Paper4trees was first introduced to the Otago Region in 2009.

Since then, we have signed up a total of 219 schools and preschools!
That is the equivalent to 91% of all Otago schools and 50% of all Otago preschools.
 

Between 2009 and 2024, Otago schools and preschools have:

• Diverted 3,753 tonnes of paper and cardboard from landfill
               - That's around the same as 737 elephants!

• Saved 30,028 cubic metres of landfill space

• Prevented 20,269 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being created in landfill

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

14,484 native trees! to plant in their school grounds or within their local community.

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