Paper4trees was first introduced to the Manawatū-Whanganui Region in 2007.

Since then, a total of 279 schools and preschools have joined Paper4trees!
That is the equivalent to 86% of all Manawatū-Whanganui schools and 45% of all Manawatū-Whanganui preschools.
 

Between 2007 and 2025, Manawatū-Whanganui schools and preschools have:

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• Diverted 9,750 tonnes of paper and cardboard from landfill
               - That's around the same as 2,083 elephants!

• Saved 78,010 cubic metres of landfill space

• Prevented 52,056 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being created in landfill

Isn't this an amazing effort? We think so, which is why we have rewarded Manawatū-Whanganui schools and preschools with a total of...

40,309 native trees! to plant in their school grounds or within their local community.

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