Million Cans Recycling Contest

By Scrap University Kids & Can Manufacturers Institute

Learn how rewarding recycling can be!

What: A fun contest to see which school can recycle the most aluminum cans!
Who: 2nd or 3rd graders at 8 schools across the USA are competing against each other to see who can recycle the most cans per student.
When: From October 15, 2023 to May 16th 2024
Where: Schools near seven can making companies in Alabama, Indiana,
Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, South Carolina & Texas.
Why: Did you know only 45% of cans get recycled in the USA? We need your help
to make a difference! Let’s join forces to recycle one million cans!

Students get FREE copies of book The Girl Who Recycled 1 Million Cans
● $10,000 in books and prizes will be awarded!
● Teach students about the importance of recycling!
● Help your school, community, and the planet, while having fun!
● Earn money for your school for all the cans you collect! Aluminum is paid for
by the pound! (35 cans in one pound) The more cans you collect the more money you get!
Can your school win?

Grand prizes based on number of students who got the books divided by the number of cans each school recycles:
$3000 1st Place wins
$1000 2nd Place wins
$ 500 3rd Place wins

Current aluminum cans recycling rates: 50 States of Recycling

Which state will recycle the most cans???

Million Cans Recycling Contest Program Guide