Paper has its own "DNA" makeup kind of like human beings. It is one of the most multi-purpose materials used in homes, schools, offices, and businesses throughout the world. Each day we enjoy the benefits of paper products such as: the newspaper we read in the morning, the box that holds our cereal, the paper we use for homework and business purposes, and the documents that note the important things in our lives. Paper dates back over 2,000 years. However, over 35% of waste products in America are made up of paper and paper products. Each day American businesses generate enough paper to circle the Earth at least 40 times!

* Conservation of resources
* Prevention of gases and water pollution
* Saves energy and creates jobs
* Reduces the need for new landfills, almost doubling the lives of our current landfills

Recycling Paper is EASY!

 Newspaper can be recycled into newspaper, game boards, egg cartons, gift boxes, insulation, animal bedding, and packing material. Office paper is recycled into office paper, tissue paper, toilet paper, and paper towels. Cardboard is recycled into new cardboard and cereal boxes. Try this list of suggestions on recycling the paper in your home or school and share them with your family:

* If you print something, try and use both sides of a sheet of paper.
* Use the back of old school lessons, junk mail, or letters as scrap paper.
* Teachers and parents: Buy only recycled paper.
* Read the newspaper online.
* Plant a tree!
* Use a canvas or cloth bag at the grocery store.
* Be careful opening Christmas or birthday gifts! If you remove the paper carefully it can be used again.
* Use washable napkins instead of paper napkins.
* Say no to junk mail.
* Recycle all paper items in your home. This includes phone books, newspapers, & shopping lists.
Drop them off at our local Odessa Recycling Time Machine.

PRINT AND COLOR THE PICTURES!

Print these pages out and see how many fun ways you can color and use them. Don't forget to recycle when you are finished!

WHAT ON EARTH 1  |  WHAT ON EARTH 2

KEEP CHECKING! FUN PAGES WILL BE CHANGED MONTHLY!