This spring, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will help companies in the paper packaging industry teach school children about sustainability with the popular TICCIT® program. Participants are encouraged to hold their TICCIT events in honor of Earth Day, during the week of April 17-21, 2017.
Short for “Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees,” TICCIT gives companies all the resources they need to hold a fun, hands-on educational event at their local elementary school. By doing so, they educate future generations about the recyclability and sustainability of paper as well as the environmental benefits of trees.
Designed to be highly customizable, the TICCIT curriculum contains both lecture-based and hands-on components. To lead discussion with the students, participating companies can use the free, downloadable presentation (available at paperbox.org/TICCIT) that covers fun facts about trees, the papermaking process, and how to recycle paper. Participants can also review the TICCIT program guide for more content and tips.
To hold a TICCIT event, companies should begin by contacting a nearby school in late February or early March. For more details and to download classroom materials, visit paperbox.org/TICCIT. To purchase discounted tree saplings, visit arborday.org/PPC
