Our goal is to get
one million tons of
paper out of the trash!
Will you join the campaign and do everything you can to help us meet this ambitious goal?

Earth
Recycling paper reduces
global warming!

Paper
It’s not just newspapers anymore!

Grassroots Guide

MassRecycle worked with MassDEP to create "A Grassroots Guide to Recycling More Paper in Your Community."  MassDEP is distributing this free guide to each community to help them run their own paper campaign. 

You can download the Grassroots Guide below.  Each section is a PDF file.

Cover Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
Campaign Sponsors
Checklist of Ideas
Worksheet: Cost Savings
List of Recyclable Paper
Tips for Working With the Media
Press Release Template
Sample Photo Release
Op-ed
Paper PSA 30 Seconds
Paper PSA 45 Seconds
Paper PSA 60 Seconds
Modifiable document: Paper Most Wanted #1
Modifiable document: Paper Most Wanted #2
Modifiable document: Recycler of the Month
Modifiable document: Anytown Recyclers
Case Study: City of Cambridge
Case Study: City of Cambridge (more info)
Case Study: City of Cambridge's Cardboard Tips
Case Study: City of Cambridge's Driver Handout to Residents
Case Study: City of Cambridge's Trash Buddy Flyer
Case Study: SSRC
Paper Recycling Quiz