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Elmer's(R) Launches National Glue Crew Recycling Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio,
"More than 40 million students use Elmer's glue and glue sticks annually," said
The Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program combines Elmer's expertise in education and creativity with its commitment to sustainable practices. Throughout the school year, participating classrooms collect empty glue bottles and glue sticks to be recycled. To reduce the environmental impact, teachers and students are encouraged to creatively use empty boxes in the classroom as collection boxes. Once a box is full, teachers simply seal it, label it as instructed, take it to the nearest Wal-Mart(R) store and drop it off to the store greeter between
Teachers can visit the Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program Web site, www.elmersgluecrew.com, to join or learn more about the program- teachers are eligible to participate at no cost.
Participating teachers can use the site to find additional resources and instructional materials to help implement the program and reinforce the importance of being environmentally conscious in their classrooms. Teachers can download classroom projects that promote education and creativity and support efforts that reduce, reuse and recycle.
Teachers are also encouraged to refer a colleague and submit lesson plans, projects or anything else that shows a classroom commitment to recycling for a chance to win prizes.
"Because our products have been in classrooms for more than 60 years, it's our duty to make sure that teachers and students have the best place to create, build and learn," said Brown. "With this program teachers can take advantage of our tools to make their students lifelong recyclers. Our program makes recycling incredibly easy for teachers."
A survey commissioned for the Elmer's teacher's club found that most classrooms were recycling newspaper and aluminum. Of the teachers surveyed, 97 percent wanted to recycle glue bottles and glue sticks. Furthermore, teachers said they were using 40 to 60 glue bottles per year in their classroom.
"In my classroom we're creating projects that use glue on a daily basis and consequently create a lot of waste," said
To join the Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program or learn more about the program visit www.elmersgluecrew.com. For more information about Elmer's visit www.elmersbrands.com.
Company Background
Elmer's(R) Products, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has been a trusted brand and industry leader for nearly 60 years. Elmer's produces a variety of well-known adhesives, arts and crafts, educational and office products for use at home, school or business. Elmer's branded products are developed to provide project solutions and to fulfill the consumer's inherent needs to create, build and learn. Elmer's also markets the number one instant adhesive in the U.S., Instant Krazy Glue(R), X-ACTO(R), a leader in innovative cutting blades, knives and office supply products, and Bienfang(R) framing and arts and crafts products. With recent acquisitions, Scientific Explorer(TM), creator and distributor of science-based educational products for children, GiddyUp(TM), producer of licensed arts and crafts products for children, and ColorLoco(TM), maker of Blendy Pens, are each an Elmer's Products, Inc., company. For more information visit www.elmersbrands.com.
SOURCE Elmer's(R) Products, Inc.
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