Ideas for School Children to Recycle their Paper

By

Logmaker

Hi Niko,
I am the MD for Logmaker which creates 'Logs' out of any burnable waste see www.logmaker.co.uk , I like to support schools Eco projects and if you get in touch we can see what we can do as we are establishing an Australian agent. Some UK schools create Logs and sell them at the school fairs.
Regards
Arthur

By Debradj (Guest Post)

Check some of the retailers around who sell shredders and see if they will donate them to the schools. Check with the environmental agencies around and also see if donations are possible. Start a contest within the scho0l to see what class can raise the most to get shredders for the classroom. Winners get a "free play day" or a free day off.

By

Toolgirl

Along the same lines as Lori in Florida, I use the unused back of paper by cutting a bunch of paper and stapling it together to make a small notepad. Sometimes it is a half sheet or 1/4 sheet size.

You can also shred or wad it and use as packing material. Maybe whoever gets it will be able to recycle it in their city...

By

MartyD

If you have pets you can use it for potty paper or shred it for hamster cages. I think paper can be used in compost if it is shredded. Roll up paper into little log sized rolls and tie with jute for fire starters.

By

Ree 127

If only one side of the paper has been used, the kids (and staff) can use the back for scratch paper. It could also be used for paper mache' projects, or can be re-made into new paper (kids love that project, and the paper can be packaged and sold for a fundraiser).

Also, your local animal shelter may be able to use the paper for bedding.

Good luck!

Lori in Florida

By

gertrude

If you have so much paper, why don't you ask the local churches if they could use it. I know our church uses alot of paper for Sunday School, Children's church, and VBS.