school recycling

Scholastic Classroom Resource

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AF&PA and Scholastic have teamed-up to create a free, downloadable mini-poster that
features standards-based math, science, and language arts lessons about paper recycling
for third through sixth-grade students.

Click here to download and/or print earlier versions of the recycling materials created by AF&PA and Scholastic

Videos

pltMaking Paper demonstrates a standards-based Project Learning Tree classroom activity, while also educating students about the actual paper making process.



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The Recycling Troopers
program highlighted on this video empowers students to make a difference by
increasing the amount of paper being recovered for recycling.

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Curb to Consumer

curb to consumer

RECYCLING is a word that we hear every day - in discussions, on television, on billboards and in magazines. Chances are, you pass dozens of recycling bins as you go about your daily routine. Click here to learn more.

 

AF&PA Recycling Awards Winners

Award WinnersThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards recognize outstanding programs that promote the recovery of high quality paper for recycling.

 

 



A guide for developing a recycling program at your school
Interested in starting a school recycling program? Learn more about how you can involve your school in paper recycling.

2009 Recovered Paper Statistics
A record-high 63.4 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2009. This is great news for the industry and the environment, and exceeds the industry’s 60 percent recovery goal three years ahead of schedule. To balance growing global demand for recovered fiber and decreased paper consumption, increasing recovery nationwide remains a priority.

Frequently asked questions about paper recycling
Find answers to common questions about paper recycling.
Order Materials
Download and order materials about paper recycling.
Paper Recycling: From Curb to Consumer
Paper Recycling: Curb to Consumer.
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did you know...

  • In 2009 a record-high 63.4% of the paper used in the U.S. was recovered for recycling.
  • Every ton of paper recycled saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
  • 87 percent (268 million) of Americans have access to curbside or drop-off paper recycling programs.
  • In 2009 the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 325 pounds for each man, woman, and child in the United States.

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