Paper Waste

Activity – Recycling Paper

You will need

• Old newspapers
• Water
• An old ice cream tub or similar more rigid used container
• Old pair of tights
• Rolling pin
• Scissors

What to Do

• Cut or rip the old newspapers into small pieces
• Soak them in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes
• Take your container (without a lid) and stretch the old tights over the top
• This creates a mesh to roll the paper on so excess water can be squeezed out
• Pour the soggy newspaper mix onto the mesh
• Roll it with the rolling pin until it is flat
• Leave it in a warm place for at least 2 hours to dry out
• Once dry your recycled paper is ready to use
• You could make cards or posters with it
• Do you use recycled paper at home or in school?