12 Facts About William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
It’s safe to say that there are few people on Earth who don’t know the story of Romeo and Juliet.William Shakespeare's tragic story of two star-crossed lovers has been adapted hundreds—if not thousands—of times over the years, and not always exactly in the Bard’s own words.There have been musical versions, opera renditions, and more than 100 film and TV versions of the play.
Are Pizza Boxes Recyclable? What Pizza Lovers Need to Know
How many pizza boxes are used each year in the United States? U.S. pizza-eaters go through about 3 billion pizza boxes a year. That amounts to 600,000 tons of cardboard material that can be recycled—a big opportunity for consumers and the environment.
Free Printable Halloween Masks: Printable Masks for Kids & Adults ...
Whether it’s trunk-or-treat or a masquerade ball that has you needing a costume at the last minute, our printable mask templates have you covered. Just download and print the eye masks, color them in, cut them out (supervise the little ones …
7 Scientific Benefits of Reading Printed Books
In recent years, print books have seen a resurgence, and for good reason—they can be better for your brain, health and the planet. With e-waste’s 15% recycling rate, you can feel good about choosing a print book—with paper having a much higher recycling rate (nearly 68%).Plus, paper comes from a renewable resource!
Can You Recycle This? What to Do with Paper, Cardboard & More
Paper and paper-based packaging are one of the most recycled materials in the U.S. Keep it up by learning exactly what you can and can’t put into the bin.
Innovative Meal Delivery Kits | Paper & Packaging
When was the last time you ordered takeout from your favorite restaurant? Yesterday? This week? This month? Food delivery has skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years as consumers prefer delivery or pick-up from their favorite restaurants with 86% ordering takeout more than last year.This trend coupled with consumers’ preference for sustainability in products and packaging has ...
15 Fascinating Facts About Beatrix Potter - Paper & Packaging
Even today, more than 75 years after her death on December 22, 1943, celebrated children’s author Beatrix Potter's beautifully illustrated tales—featuring animals and landscapes inspired by her beloved home in England’s Lake District—are …
Benefits of Recycling Paper for the Environment - Paper & Packaging
Thanks in great part to the sustainable forestry practices advocated by the paper and forest products industry, the annual increase in U.S. tree volume is roughly twice the amount that is harvested.. The paper industry works with owners of private forests in the U.S., many of which are family owned, to help manage and keep their forests …
A Brief History of the Indispensable and Ingenious Cardboard Box
Cardboard boxes, those indispensable catchalls that carry, store and preserve our most prized possessions are a relatively modern invention. It is hard to believe but the cardboard box has only been around for about 200 years, and the current corrugated ones we know today, that transport our goods and find their ways to our doorstep, have only been around about 150 years.
Recycling for Kids: Activities That Help Teach the Basics
Encourage environmentally conscious habits by teaching your kids how to recycle and why it benefits our planet. Start with these four educational activities that help your little ones practice.