Gather Up Those Old Crayons
Posted August 10, 2015 at 11:38 am by Tim Dustrude
Meg Strehlou Meiland – Contributed photo
Here’s a note to you from Meg…
My name is Meg Strehlou Meiland. I am 9 years old and a 4H member.
This year my 4H Fair project is about recycling crayons and why it is important to recycle them instead of throwing them away.
Crayons are made with petroleum based wax that eventually ends up in our landfills and doesn’t break down. More than 12 Million Crayons are made in the US, every day. 12 Million Crayons equals about 120,000 pounds. That’s 60 Tons of Crayons made every day! That’s why we should recycle them.
It would help if parents and kids could bring their old crayons to the fair. I have a jar in the 4H building. I will recycle any used crayons people put in it.
I hope to see you at the fair. Thank you. For information call 378-8337.
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2 comments:
2 comments...
Congratulations, Meg!! Your project sounds wonderful. We’re very proud of you! Love, Mrs. D and Mrs. K
Wonderful, Meg!! What a great project!!
Tori and Maggie
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