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SAMPLE TOOL KIT FOR FACILITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Congratulations! Your recycling program, facility or service now accepts cartons for recycling!

The Carton Council has developed promotional material templates to assist communities, facilities, and haulers to promote carton recycling to their residents and customers. A variety of material templates from book marks to bill stuffers provide a broad range of tools to communicate carton recycling to different audiences in different ways.

The Carton Council will customize the materials and provide the files, so each community, facility or hauler may coordinate their own printing and production.

The materials included here are:

Tool-Kit Items Suggested Uses/Distribution

22 x 28 Poster Events, high traffic areas with good visibility

Advertisements Newsletters, local papers

Bill Stuffer In bills

Bookmark Distribute at events, local libraries

Door Hanger Direct contact with customers at the door!

Frequently Asked Questions Handout, website, newsletters

Kid Activity Sheets Distribute at events, schools, libraries

Magnet Distribute at events

Notices Perfect for leaving behind in curbside recycling bins

Pledge card Large size (think sweepstakes winner giant check!)perfect for a council or commission meeting

Recycling Guidelines Complete with photos of acceptable recyclables, recycling guidelines flyers are typically the key communication piece provided to recyclers. Use one of the other tool-kit items on the reverse side.

Truck Sign Valuable promotional space that passes by customers every day.

For more information or questions about these materials, please contact Anna Collinson at [email protected] or (734) 996-1361 x 269.

NOW! (YOUR CITY) accepts cartons for recycling!The last drop of milk, juice or soup does not mark the end of a carton’s useful life. Made mainly from high-quality paper, cartons are easily recyclable and in high demand by manufacturers of recycled products.

HOW? Simply place empty cartons in your recycling bin with your plastic, metal and glass containers.

WOW! After cartons are collected curbside, they are taken to a materials recycling facility to be sorted and baled. The bales of recycled cartons are then shipped to paper mills, where cartons are mixed with water in a gigantic blender to extract all the paper fiber. These recycled carton paper fibers are a valuable resource for making products such as recycled paper products and even building materials.

For more information on how cartons are recycled, visit www.RecycleCartons.com

YES! Cartons are Recyclable!

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Poster (22 x 28)

NOW! (YOUR CITY) accepts cartons for recycling!The last drop of milk, juice or soup does not mark the end of a carton’s useful life. Made mainly from high-quality paper, cartons are easily recyclable and in high demand by manufacturers of recycled products.


WOW! After cartons are collected curbside, they are taken to a materials recycling facility to be sorted and baled. The bales of recycled cartons are then shipped to paper mills, where cartons are mixed with water in a gigantic blender to extract all the paper fiber. These recycled carton paper fibers are a valuable resource for making products such as recycled paper products and even building materials.



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AdvertisementsFull Page (8.5 x 11)

YES!Cartons are Recyclable!

NOW! (YOUR CITY) accepts cartons for recycling! The last drop of milk, juice or soup does not mark the end of a carton’s useful life.

Cartons are easy to recycle and in high demand.


WOW! The bales of recycled cartons are shipped to paper mills, where cartons are mixed with water in a gigantic blender to extract all the paper fiber. These recycled carton paper fibers are a valuable resource for making products such as recycled paper products and even building materials.


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Now (CITY) says…

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NOW!(YOUR CITY) recycles CARTONS! The last drop of milk, juice or soup does not mark the end of

a carton’s useful life—recycle it! HOW? Simply place empty

cartons in your recycling bin with your plastic, metal and glass

containers.� WOW! The recycled

paper fiber is used to make new

paper and building products.�


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Advertisements

Business Card Size (3.5 x 2)

1/3 Page (8.5 x 4.75)

1/4 Page (4.75 x 4.75)

Milk cartons, juice boxes and other carton packaging are now

collected for recycling in your community’s curbside recycling

program. Simply rinse cartons and place in your curbside bin. For

more information, please visit (INSERT CITY WEBSITE.)


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Bill Stuffer (7 x 3)


Milk cartons, juice boxes and other carton packaging are now collected for recycling in your community’s curbside recycling program.

Simply rinse cartons and place in your curbside bin. For more information, please visit (INSERT CITY WEBSITE.)

Bookmark (1.5 X6)

YES!

Cartons are Recyclable!

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Magnet (3.5 x 4)





NOW! (YOUR CITY) recycles CARTONS! The last drop of milk, juice or soup does not mark the end of a

carton’s useful life—recycle it!

HOW? Simply place empty cartons in your recycling bin with

your plastic, metal and glass containers.�

WOW! The recycled paper fibers are a valuable resource

for making recycled paper products and building materials.�



















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Notices (4.25 x 5.5)

YES! Cartons are Recyclable!NOW! (YOUR CITY HERE) accepts cartons for recycling! The last drop of milk, juice or soup does not mark the end of a carton’s useful life.


WOW! The recycled paper fibers are a valuable resource for making recycled paper products and building materials.

For more information contact:(INSERT PHONE NUMBER AND WEBSITE URL HERE)

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Door Hanger (3.5 x 8.5)

Some of these things can be recycled. Draw a line to the recycling bin if an item can be recycled. If it canʼt, put it in the trash!

Kid Activity Sheet - Matching (8.5 x 11)

Help our truck through the maze to pick up all the recyclables and get them to the recycle factory!

Kid Activity Sheet - Maze (8.5 x 11)

SKCURTOMFSICJ

CPRAETICEHWUM

ASXSCBBAROIIA

RNDIYAAUHCSRG

TDPACTCSEEHUA

OELPLHSBNRHSZ

NZAAEEONDIEEI

SEYGGXRMACASN

CARDBOARDCLEE

AFREPAPSWENHS

BOXESSESEEYPT

EATINGDAYPHIE

CARTONS

BOXES

MAGAZINES

TRUCK

RECYCLE

JUICE BOX

CARDBOARD

TIN CANS

NEWSPAPER

Itʼs always good to find things to recycle! Help us find these nine words hidden in the word search below.

Kid Activity Sheet - Word Search (8.5 x 11)

What are cartons made from? Cartons are mainly made from paper in the form of paperboard, as well as thin layers of polyethylene (plastic) and/or

aluminum. Shelf-stable cartons contain on average 74% paper, 22% polyethylene and 4% aluminum. Refrigerated

cartons contain about 80% paper and 20% polyethylene.

Are cartons recyclable?Yes! Cartons are recyclable. In fact, the paper fiber contained in cartons is extremely valuable and useful to make

new products.

Where can I recycle cartons?To learn if your community accepts cartons for recycling, please visit RecycleCartons.com or check with your local

recycling program.

How do I recycle cartons?Simply place the cartons in your recycle bin. If your recycling program collects materials as “single-stream,” you may

place your cartons in your bin with all the other recyclables. If your recycling program collects materials as “dual-

stream” (paper items together and plastic, metal and glass together), please place cartons with your plastic, metal and

glass containers.

Wait, you just said cartons are made mainly from paper. Don’t I want to put them with other paper recyclables?Good question. The answer is no. Once cartons arrive at your local recycling facility, they will be sorted separately from

the rest of the materials. To make this work at the facility, it is easier to modify how containers are sorted than paper.

In the end, as long as all cartons are sorted and baled together, the material will then be recycled.

What is a carton?Cartons are a type of packaging for food and beverage products you can purchase at the store.

They are easy to recognize and are available in two types—shelf-stable and refrigerated.

Shelf-stable cartons (types of products)

Juice

Milk

Soy Milk

Soup and broth

Wine

You will find these

products on the

shelves in grocery

stores.

Refrigerated (types of products)

Milk

Juice

Cream

Egg substitutes

You will find these

products in the

chilled sections

of grocery stores.

FAQ?Frequently Asked Questions About Cartons

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Frequently Asked Questions (Side 1 - 8.5 x 11)

Do I need to remove the cap or straw when recycling my cartons?Yes, please remove caps and straws.

Do I need to rinse my cartons?There are no requirements to rinse your cartons. As long as the carton is empty, it is okay to place in your recycling.

However, you may want to rinse your cartons to ensure the carton is empty and to alleviate any potential odor problems

that may arise from storing your recyclables for collection.

What happens to cartons after they are collected?After cartons are collected curbside, they are taken to a materials recycling facility to be sorted and baled. The bales of

recycled cartons are then shipped to paper mills, where cartons are mixed with water in a gigantic blender to extract all

the paper fiber from the plastic and aluminum. The paper fiber is then ready to be used in making new products such as

recycled paper products and even building materials.

Do recycled cartons become new products?Yes! The recycled carton paper fibers are a valuable resource for making new products. What recycled cartons become

depends on the area of the country and the mill itself. Some mills recycle cartons into tissues, while others use the

paper fibers to make office paper. In some cases, they are even being used as one of the materials for wall boards

manufacturing. By recycling, your cartons are put back in business as the items you use every day!

Is there a waxy coating on cartons? Isn’t that why they are difficult to recycle?What you may see as wax on a carton is actually a thin layer of polyethylene (plastic). Cartons are not difficult to recycle

as long as the right systems are in place to do so.

What happens to the aluminum and plastic left over after the carton recycling process in a paper mill?The aluminum/plastic combination left over from the shelf-stable cartons and the plastic left over from refrigerated

cartons can be used in different ways. Some mills are using the material for generating energy; others sell it to plastic

manufacturers that use them for lumber board-like materials. Still in some cases the material ends up in a landfill.

The Carton Council is working with paper mills to find the better solution for the left over material while taking into

consideration environmental and financial aspects.

Why should I recycle cartons?Made from mostly paper, cartons are a natural when it comes to recycling. Plus, the paper is in demand by companies

that make recycled paper products. Adding cartons to a recycling program increases waste diversion, reducing the need

for disposal, and offers a potential revenue stream from the sale of cartons.

Who is the Carton Council?The Carton Council is a group of packaging companies seeking to reduce the environmental impact of

cartons by expanding recycling programs across the country and continuously improving cartons’ environmental

performance. The members of the Carton Council are Elopak, Evergreen, SIG Combibloc, and Tetra Pak. For more

information, please visit www.RecycleCartons.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (Side 2 - 8.5 x 11)

• Please flatten all

cardboard boxes.

• Empty and rinse all

containers.

Please follow all

guidelines carefully.

Questions? Please contact:

Your City Here

Curbside Recycling Guidelines

Aluminum & other metal cans

These items are not accepted:

Styrofoam•

Electronic waste (batteries, •cell phones, computers, etc.)

Hazardous waste (paint, •pesticides, cleaners)

Used oil or oil containers•

Window panes, mirrors, •ceramics

Medical waste (syringes, •needles, etc.)

Yard waste•

Food waste•

Trash•

#1 & #2 Plastic bottles & jugs (caps removed)

Glass bottles & jars

File folders, office paper

Greeting cards, regular & junk mail

Paperboard boxes (cereal, pasta, tissue etc.)

Newspapers, brochures & inserts (no bags, do

not tie & bundle)

Loose metal jar lids & steel bottle caps

Corrugated cardboard (flattened)

Magazines & catalogs Phone books

NEW!Milk, juice, broth,

soup and other food & beverage cartons

Guidelines provided by:

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Recycling Guidelines (Version 1 - 8.5 x 11)

• Please flatten all

cardboard boxes.

• Empty and rinse all

containers.

Please follow all

guidelines carefully.

Questions? Please contact:

Your City Here

Curbside Recycling Guidelines

Aluminum & other metal cans

These items are not accepted:

Styrofoam•

Electronic waste (batteries, •cell phones, computers, etc.)

Hazardous waste (paint, •pesticides, cleaners)

Used oil or oil containers•

Window panes, mirrors, •ceramics

Medical waste (syringes, •needles, etc.)

Yard waste•

Food waste•

Trash•

#1 & #2 Plastic bottles & jugs (caps removed)

Glass bottles & jars

File folders, office paper

Greeting cards, regular & junk mail

Paperboard boxes (cereal, pasta, tissue etc.)

Newspapers, brochures & inserts (no bags, do

not tie & bundle)

Loose metal jar lids & steel bottle caps

Corrugated cardboard (flattened)

Magazines & catalogs Phone books

NEW!Milk, juice, broth,

soup and other food & beverage cartons

Guidelines provided by:

#3 – #7 Plastic yogurt containers, butter tubs, microwave dinner trays

Small scrap metal items: old pots and pans, metal hangers, small appliances

(like toasters)

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Recycling Guidelines (Version 2 - 8.5 x 11)

WE, the City of (insert city name) PLEDGE to RECYCLE CARTONS

Add cartons to our community recycling

Promote and provide education about the importance of carton recycling

Divert more materials from the waste stream through carton recycling

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Pledge Card (36 x 18)

YES!Cartons are Recyclable!For more information on how cartons are recycled, visit www.RecycleCartons.com

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Truck Sign (24 x 12)

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