12 Facts About William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
8. There is no balcony in Romeo and Juliet ’s “balcony scene.”. One of Romeo and Juliet' s most iconic moments is what has become known as “ The Balcony Scene,” which occurs in Act II, Scene 2. There’s just one problem: The word balcony is never mentioned in Shakespeare’s play.
15 Fascinating Facts About Beatrix Potter - Paper & Packaging
Below are 15 fascinating facts about The Tale of Peter Rabbit author. 1. Beatrix wasn’t Potter’s real first name. Potter was born in London on July 28, 1866 and was actually christened Helen after her mother, but was known by her more unusual middle name: Beatrix. 2.
Are Pizza Boxes Recyclable? What Pizza Lovers Need to Know
Pizza boxes are recycled along with other paper packaging. Once paper and packaging are sorted at a recycling center, they are collapsed into bales and sent to a paper mill. There, it’s shredded and “pulped”—mixed with water so that the paper fibers break down and can be extracted. (Fun fact: At the pulping stage, cheese bits tend to ...
Recycling Scavenger Hunt for Kids - Paper & Packaging
Our downloadable recycling scavenger hunt printable can help encourage children to recycle paper products in a more interactive and engaging way. And feel free to share the scavenger hunt with other families to promote a more connected recycling community, or even make it a fun neighborhood game! We also have a recycling cheat sheet that you ...
Can You Recycle This? What to Do with Paper, Cardboard & More
1) Why should you recycle paper products? The natural cellulose fibers that make paper products can generally be used to make new products up to seven times (especially when combined with some fresh fiber). 2) Recycling isn’t the only option. Paper packaging’s durability means that it can be reused. Flatten boxes for easy storage, and you ...
7 Scientific Benefits of Reading Printed Books
Here are more reasons to choose a paper book: 1. You absorb more information. Readers of print books absorb and remember more of the plot than readers of e-books do, according to a study that was presented in Italy in 2014. In an earlier study, print readers also scored higher in other areas, such as empathy, immersion in the book, and ...
A Brief History of the Indispensable and Ingenious Cardboard Box
It is hard to believe but the cardboard box has only been around for about 200 years, and the current corrugated ones we know today, that transport our goods and find their ways to our doorstep, have only been around about 150 years. But not a lot is known about the history of the cardboard box. There is really no official or definitive history.
Recycling - Paper & Packaging
A tried-and-true sustainable packaging choice comes in the form of a paper can. Paper cans are made with a recyclable plastic lid, paper body and a steel base, making them recyclable. However, you should always check your local recycling guidelines first. Recycling.
Free Printable Halloween Masks: Printable Masks for Kids & Adults ...
Rescue Halloween with These Last-Minute Printed Masks. Whether it’s trunk-or-treat or a masquerade ball that has you needing a costume at the last minute, our printable mask templates have you covered. Just download and print the eye masks, color them in, cut them out (supervise the little ones with any cutting), paste them onto cardboard and ...
Benefits of Recycling Paper for the Environment - Paper & Packaging
We all need things we can feel good about doing, and caring for the environment is one of them. In fact, that’s the message behind our rap song: You can feel good about choosing and recycling paper and cardboard because your choices mean more trees. Paper and cardboard packaging, in fact, are sustainable, renewable and recyclable.