Carton Recycling at School

Did you know?

The average Canadian primary school produces 39,000 used milk and juice cartons each year.

To make sure these cartons end up in the right place, EcoSchools Canada and the Carton Council of Canada are partnering up to promote proper recycling of milk cartons and drink boxes at school. Learn how to skip the landfill and give cartons a new life through the power of recycling!

Curious about what cartons become when they are recycled? Click here to explore the many uses, including paper towels, ceiling tiles, and building materials.

Carton Recycling Tips & Resources

Support waste reduction and recycling at your school by completing the Sort Your Waste and Conduct a Waste Audit actions on the EcoSchools Certification Application. Use these resources for tips, strategies, and best practices for establishing a robust and successful carton recycling at your school:

Created with support from the Carton Council of Canada