Waste paper collection campaign. Ecological action "Hand over waste paper - save a tree"

Dozens of kilograms of used paper are thrown away every day in educational institutions for children and teenagers. If you organize the collection of waste paper in the school, this waste can be reused, preserving a valuable "green reserve" of the planet.

Event preparation

First of all, you need to give the new waste paper collection project a unique, memorable name.
To attract more attention, you can organize a Paperless Day at school. Worldwide, Paper Free Day is held on October 27th. Its initiator is the organization AIIM. In Russia, such an event is called Docflow. Also, since 2011, the Paper BOOM project has been gaining popularity in the network.

This provides an opportunity to learn about the principles of rational use of natural resources.

You can save a huge amount of premium paper by stopping printing abstracts, articles and reports. It is enough that every schoolchild and student has smartphones and other gadgets that can store an almost unlimited amount of text documents.

Paper Free Day does not involve a complete rejection of paper. It is important to convey to people the idea that this is a valuable resource that needs to be used for more “higher” purposes: printing books, drawing, painting, etc.

Goals and objectives of paper recycling projects

The main purpose of collecting waste paper is to educate schoolchildren about respect for plant resources, teaching them how to use paper correctly.

Such projects emphasize the importance of separate collection and further recycling of paper waste.

Event objectives:

involvement of children in environmental activities;
education of personal civic position about the irrational use of biological resources;
studying the theory: how paper is made from waste paper, and where recycled materials can be used;
discovery of new talents and leadership qualities;
informing students about current environmental issues in the region and around the world.

The project has practical value: if the school starts collecting waste paper, the amount of waste sent to the landfill will decrease.

The competitive form of the event and the rewarding of the most active participants spur the pace and volume of the camp.

In addition to the race in the individual and team (class) standings, you need to organize the collection of material on the spot. Multi-page teacher reports on teaching and extracurricular activities, book rags, scribbled notebooks, test sheets and other rubbish can get new life after recycling.

Stages and methods of implementation

Class teachers receive from the higher authorities the necessary materials for holding a matinee for younger students or a class hour for older children.

The teacher draws up a plan of events dedicated to the collection of waste paper, and distributes individual tasks to students. One or more students are assigned to leadership roles: they will be responsible for the implementation of the practical part of the action.

Children prepare their own propaganda posters and leaflets. To highlight the importance of resource management, booklets can be printed on paper with writing on one side.

As part of the class hour, the teacher comes out with a short lecture on ecology and environmental protection.

After the introductory speech, the students make prepared reports and stories on the topics “how waste recycling will help prevent an environmental disaster”, “hand over 100 kg of waste paper - save one tree from being cut down”, “paper recycling”, etc.

To make the performances more exciting, students prepare presentations (if the school does not have a good projector, you need to bring a laptop), edit videos on their own.

If a lot of time is allocated for class hours, you can watch a documentary film about the problems of modern nature management in the audience.

Before the start of the collection, the organizers of the action need to agree with social organizations or recycling companies on financial rewards, the date of waste paper removal and transport.

The timing of the action and the rules for collecting waste paper are negotiated in class hours. Children are given time to prepare well, ask their parents to bring unnecessary paper and newspapers to school by car.

The reward of active participants of the event is carried out after summing up the results of the gathering. The photo report can be published in the school or city newspaper, as well as on the website of the social organization that launched the project.

What material is suitable for collecting

Waste paper is disused paper and cardboard products that can be recycled.

You can donate books, notebooks, periodicals, advertising booklets, old essays and reports, packaging materials.

What is not suitable: glossy, laminated cardboard (plastic shells are processed on complex and expensive equipment: not all enterprises have this), cellulose disposable tableware (glasses, plates), foil paper, tracing paper, photographs.

Wet, moldy or badly burnt raw materials are not rented.

Waste paper needs to be properly prepared:

remove metal and plastic staples, spirals, paper clips, folders;
dry the material;
separate hard, laminated covers (if we are talking about books, you should make sure that they do not represent practical and aesthetic value).

Raw materials must be packed in boxes or tied with a rope (polyethylene bags are not suitable for packaging).

It is convenient for waste recycling enterprises when waste paper is already sorted and placed in special containers. The organizer may ask you to bring them to the educational institution in advance.

Collection of waste paper in preschool

Ecological projects in kindergarten should be implemented only in older groups. At this age, children are already quite receptive to new information and understand the terms "wood", "cellulose", "fibers", "waste paper", "recycling".

Pupils will be interested to learn the history of the invention of paper, the technology of its manufacture in the 20th and 21st centuries, the grades and varieties of material.

As part of the event, kids get answers to basic questions:

where does used paper go after it is thrown away;
what needs to be done to reduce waste;
how to properly separate garbage so that part of it goes for recycling.

The most interesting part of the activities dedicated to the collection of waste paper is practical exercises:

drawing: the wards are invited to draw a picture on the theme of protecting forestry (if the collection of waste paper in kindergarten falls on the winter period, you can organize a competition of thematic drawings and crafts “herringbone live”);
the educator prepares raw materials and together with the children makes “homemade paper”;
on the basis of soaked newspaper or napkins, you can make crafts from papier-mâché.

In the script about waste paper in the preschool educational institution, you can include entire mini-performances and theatrical skits on the topic “we will collect paper waste - we will save our forest”. Costumes and decorations are prepared by the wards of the kindergarten from rags, festive tinsel, unnecessary papers and bags.

Such projects have significant practical value. Children learn to respect the things around them: books, albums, notebooks. Understanding that each piece of paper has a high value, brings up awareness and responsibility for their actions in kids.

During the joint preparation of thematic drawings and crafts, parents can fill in the "gaps" of their environmental education, become the best example for the child.

Organizational nuances and summing up the results of the action

Pupils need to prepare leaflets-instructions for collecting waste paper. They indicate the tasks and rules of the event, indicate the principles for choosing material.

Activities are coordinated at several levels:

the class is assigned a student responsible for the collection;
the class teacher prepares an action plan and monitors its implementation;
The principal of the school or his authorized representative coordinates the removal of waste paper for recycling.

What is done with the waste paper at the school after the general collection, only the project manager can say. If the action is held at the initiative of the director of the educational institution, the material is usually sent for processing.

The proceeds from the collected paper can be used to buy incentive prizes for active participants, or spent on the current needs of the educational institution: sports equipment, decorations for the holiday, equipment for chemistry and biology classrooms, the library fund.

The report on the collection of waste paper at the school must include information about where the money was spent. This will serve as a good advertisement for the project and motivate students to participate in the following activities.

Remember the joke: "Each pioneer must hand over to the state 15 kg of waste paper and two pioneers who did not"? It originated in the second half of the 70s, when the collection of waste paper was introduced in the Soviet Union, which was mandatory for all schools - schoolchildren from the 3rd grade participated in this lesson. Applied practice and students, employees of enterprises, members of trade unions - almost all. Is anyone collecting old paper today, the RG correspondent asked, and found out a lot of interesting things.

Do you remember how it all started

Then, in the 70s, the collection of waste paper in the country began for two quite objective reasons. The areas of forest areas became smaller, the shortage of paper - more and more. So the authorities decided to put on stream the collection of recyclables. The task was first entrusted to the pioneers, as a result of which schoolyards twice a year - in spring and autumn - began to turn into dumps of old books, scribbled notebooks, newspapers and other yellowed paper. The children were told that 20 kg of collected waste paper saved one tree from being cut down, schools were set plans - most often to collect two tons per season. Competitions were organized between classes and schools, thanks to which the collection of waste paper often turned into an exciting adventure for teenagers. In search of paper waste, schoolchildren first took out everything unnecessary from their own homes, then went to their neighbors.

In order to encourage adults to turn in waste paper, they came up with such a move - since 1974, for every 20 kg of recycled paper, they were given a coupon that could be exchanged for scarce books: novels by Alexandre Dumas, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London and others. So by the end of the 70s, the return of waste paper reached 20% of the paper and cardboard produced by the industry. The country annually collected and handed over for processing 2 million tons of recycled paper.

Today - new dimensions

But what about today? Has the problem of deforestation gone somewhere? No, the problem remains, although there is no shortage of paper as such now - its production technologies have changed, borders have been opened for imports. But this does not mean that the recycling of used paper products has been abandoned, on the contrary, these days it is a new trend. Saving nature comes to the fore: automakers are required to produce cars with environmentally friendly engines, oil refineries are required to make fuel that emits a minimum of harmful substances during combustion.

About the same with waste paper. In European countries, more than half of paper packaging, wrapping paper, boxes and other things are made from recycled materials. It is no coincidence that in the places of separate waste collection a separate container is allocated for paper - there are several dozen such points in Moscow, there are even special cars that come for garbage on schedule.

Many will certainly be surprised, but educational institutions are also actively involved in the collection of waste paper. For example, as part of the Earth Hour campaign in March, 100 tons of waste paper were collected and sent for recycling. "This is 1,500 saved trees! Recycling such a volume of waste paper will save 1.5 million liters of water and 100,000 kWh of electricity," RG was told in the Paper BOOM environmental education project. This project, together with the Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection of Moscow, organizes such events regularly. In March, 70 educational institutions were invited to participate, including schools, kindergartens and colleges.

The first place was taken by school N 2006 in the south-west of the capital - its students collected 7480 kg of waste paper. Schools that took second and third places collected 6818 and 5780 kg - such a scale would be envied even in Soviet times.

Paper is also money

With the proceeds from the collection of waste paper, ecologists do useful things. For example, they buy seedlings and tools for forestries and natural parks. The winning school groups receive gifts - from sweets for children to excursions to waste paper processing factories. 200 metropolitan schools, colleges and kindergartens have already joined the project. Together they collected 310 tons of waste paper last year. All collected waste paper was sent for recycling, in particular to a factory in the Tver region.

However, it is not only schools that collect paper waste - today it is a big business. Recycling enterprises in Moscow themselves take large quantities of waste paper and accept it from ordinary residents. Prices vary in the range of 5-6 thousand rubles per ton, depending on the type of waste paper. For example, they promise up to 6,000 rubles per ton for cardboard, if you deliver it to the warehouse yourself. And if you want processors to take out recyclables on their own, then the price will drop to 5 thousand per ton. However, it is important to understand that different factors affect the price. The lower the percentage of moisture and impurities, the higher the cost. Even the type of waste paper packaging matters.

"Sorted, pressed waste paper, packed in bales weighing from 200 to 600 kg, is accepted at a higher price," they say at one of the processing enterprises. There are also brands of waste paper, there are more than a dozen of them, and other nuances.

Direct speech

Anton Kulbachevsky, Head of the Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection of Moscow:

In order for the system of separate waste collection to work in full force in Moscow, two main tasks must be solved: firstly, to create a waste processing industry and, secondly, to instill in Muscovites the habit of separate collection of waste. Polls show that more than half of the residents of the capital are already ready for this. Now the task of the Moscow government is to create an infrastructure - both for separate collection and for waste processing. I think it will take 5 to 10 years for this system to work. But the main thing is to start. For example, since 2014 our department has been holding the Share and Use! - mobile waste collection points go around different addresses. The action is gradually gaining momentum, if in 2014 it was held only for a week, then in 2015 - already for a month and a half and on weekends. This was done taking into account the wishes of the residents. In total, 5 thousand people took part in the action both in 2014 and 2015, but the amount of waste collected doubled last year and exceeded 4 tons. All waste was sent for recycling.

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Ecological action "Hand over waste paper - save a tree".

Goals:

1. Conservation and responsible consumption of our planet's natural resources.

2. Attracting the attention of the younger generation to the need to reuse natural resources.

3. Dissemination of information about the importance of the event for the delivery of waste paper for recycling.

4. Involvement of children and parents in a playful, competitive form in the practice of collecting and handing over waste paper.

Tasks:

1. To instill love for nature and cultivate a caring attitude towards it.

2. To educate the beginning of the ecological culture of preschoolers.

3. Involve pupils and their parents in active environmental activities.

4. Give children an idea of the beneficial properties of the forest.

5. Collect and recycle waste paper, save trees from cutting down.

Today, the problem of the environment in Russia and around the world is particularly acute. And in order to save the planet for future descendants, it is necessary for every person to learn to protect nature from an early age.
In April of this year, in the preparatory group, under my leadership, an environmental action was launched to collect waste paper "Hand over waste paper - save the tree!", The purpose of which was to form an active position of children in the field of environmental protection
This choice of topic - the collection of waste paper - is not accidental. Paper is one of the main components of waste in every apartment and, of course, in an office or school. One resident, on average, throws away up to 150 kg of paper per year. And to get 1 ton of paper, about 10 trees and 20,000 liters of water are consumed. By handing over waste paper for recycling, you can not only reduce the size of landfills, but also significantly save natural resources and reduce water pollution.
The action was carried out in the form of competitive competition. With great enthusiasm, the parents of the pupils took part in it, bringing old newspapers, magazines, books, cardboard packaging. Removal, weighing and delivery of waste paper to the collection point for recycling is planned to be carried out in November this year.

Within the framework of the project, many interesting events were held together with all project participants.

Activities with children

1. Practical lesson "Trees on our site", in which the children replenished their knowledge about the trees growing on the territory of the kindergarten; worked with herbariums, determined from which tree a leaf; competed in teams, answering tasks and quiz questions.

2. As part of direct educational activities, practical classes were held on children's experimentation "Properties of paper and cardboard." In the classroom, the children got acquainted with the history of the appearance of paper, with different types of paper and cardboard. In the course of an independent study of the properties of paper and cardboard, the children came to the conclusion that paper and cardboard products require careful handling.

3. Viewing the presentation “Production of paper and cardboard. Waste paper recycling. As a result, children have expanded their knowledge about the process of production and processing of paper from waste paper.

4. Within the framework of direct educational activities, a practical lesson "Papermaking in a kindergarten" was held.

Activities with parents

1. Children together with their parents took part in a poster contest on the theme "Protect the forest!" and the competition of crafts from waste material "Second Life of Paper and Cardboard". It should be noted the active participation and creative approach of the families of the group.

3. A collection of waste paper was organized under the slogan "We collect waste paper - we save trees!" ..

Practical work

"Paper has a second life"

Target : Get paper in a kindergarten from used landscape and scribbled notebook sheets.

To get paper at home from paper waste, the following technique was applied.

1. Tear the paper into small pieces (no more than 2x2 cm) and place them in a basin. Pour water into a basin and leave for a while until the paper softens.

2. To break up the paper fibers, mix everything well with a blender until the consistency of slurry.

3. Place a window net on the tray.

4. Put the resulting mass on the grid and level with a spatula.

5. Remove excess moisture with a foam sponge, dry until completely dry.

The first experiment was carried out with old newspapers. The result is gray paper.

In order to get colored paper, we add gouache to the paper pulp. You can get colored paper from colored paper napkins. When processed, they became much denser. Colored paper received.

Project result

Expansion of preschoolers' ideas about the forest as an interconnected system of living organisms; about the importance and influence of the forest in nature and human life;

Activation of cognitive and research activities of children

Interaction of parents and children in creative experimental activity.

As a result of the work done, the children studied the history of the emergence of paper, got acquainted with the technology of paper production at a pulp and paper mill.

After studying various sources, we tested one of the methods for making paper in a kindergarten. Using old albums and scribbled notebook sheets, colored paper napkins, we managed to get paper of different quality, different colors.

Thus, the children got acquainted with the manufacture of paper in a kindergarten.

As a result of a sociological survey conducted among the parents of our preschool educational institution, it turned out that most families are aware of the need for a personal contribution to the preservation of forest resources and are ready to take an active part in the collection and delivery of waste paper.

We thank all participants of the action for their activity, competitive spirit and sincere desire to make a practical contribution to the conservation of natural resources. Saving resources, we care, first of all, about the future of our planet!

March 25 at 20-30 on Tverskaya Square in Moscow for the eighth time will be held the annual environmental action "Earth Hour"!

Purpose of the action– to remind people of the need for a careful and responsible attitude towards the environment.

In solidarity with these goals Department of nature management and environmental protection of the city of Moscow and project "Paper BOOM" invite educational institutions take part in the charity competition for the collection of waste paper "Paper BOOM-Earth Hour"!

Donate your waste paper and contribute to the conservation of forests as a sign of indifference to the future of our planet! 1 ton of old paper sent for recycling saves up to 17 trees, saves 14,000 liters of clean water and 1,000 kWh of electricity.

In addition, the proceeds from the delivery of waste paper as part of the action will be directed to support the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) program "Save your forest" (http://60.wwf.ru/save-forest/).

All participants will receive WWF certificates of appreciation and certificates of the Paper BOOM project.

3 winners will be additionally awarded with valuable eco-prizes. Among the prizes: a portable solar battery, outdoor environmental games on the topic of resource saving and waste recycling, tree planting certificates, etc.

The awards ceremony will take place on March 25 as part of the city's official holiday program dedicated to Earth Hour. Taking into account the fact that 2017 has been declared the year of ecology and specially protected natural areas, all participants of the festive program will have a musical program, competitions and prizes.

This year the action will take place not only in Moscow, but also in other cities where the action "Paper BOOM" takes place!

For registration and more information please send to: [email protected] a letter with the subject "Paper BOOM - Earth Hour", in the letter indicate the name of the educational institution, contact phone number and e-mail, the desired date of delivery of waste paper.

Contacts for more information and registration: 8-910-455-24-30, [email protected], Asadcheva Marina.

With the results of the action "Paper BOOM-Earth Hour" in 2016 you can find it here: site/summed up-of-the-waste-paper-collection-within-the-promotions-of-the-earth-hour

The results of the workWWFunder the Save Your Forest program in 2016:

1. Over the past six months, WWF has concluded 4 new moratorium agreements with timber companies, providing for the voluntary refusal of companies to harvest in intact forest areas (ILTs). As a result, 231 thousand ha of IFLs were excluded from felling. In total, agreements are currently in force that protect more than 2 million hectares of IFL from logging.

2. A buffer zone was created in the Onega Pomorie National Park in the Arkhangelsk Region, and at the same time, the MLT was removed from the felling.

3. Thanks to an active campaign in the press against the new Timber Harvesting Rules, significant changes have been made to them aimed at maintaining the ban on felling cedars, including in the MLT.

4. On December 21, 2016, a protocol was signed between WWF, Greenpeace and the Titan group of companies providing for the consent of these companies to the creation of a large protected area in the Arkhangelsk region, providing for the preservation of the last large massif of IFL in Europe in the interfluve of the river. Dvina and r. Pinega in the Arkhangelsk region.

5. A lot of scientific work has been done to develop and test methods for identifying the most valuable IFL sites in Siberia and the Far East, in order to ensure their conservation later.

These results became possible, among other things, thanks to our contribution following the results of the “Paper BOOM-Earth Hour” action!