ICPF & PLT’s ‘Thinking Outside the Box’ Activity Collection Is Now Available
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced the release of “Thinking Outside the Box,” a brand-new activity collection developed in partnership with Project Learning Tree (PLT), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). The release of this innovative resource marks the first major milestone in ICPF’s two-year partnership with PLT and aims to bring the world of corrugated packaging to K-12 classrooms, helping students see the in- dustry as a vibrant, sustainable career path.
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By integrating corrugated products, industry norms, and information about the box-making process into hands-on learning activities, “Think- ing Outside the Box” reveals the impact of the corrugated packaging industry on the environment, economy, and consumers’ daily lives. The activity collection includes six interactive PLT lessons customized for ele- mentary, middle and high school students in grades K-12. Each activity is designed to give students and educators a fresh look at how corrugated
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packaging advances sustainability and supports a circular economy while incorporating relevant curricular standards and tools. Dedicated “career corners” throughout the collection also highlight ten in-demand careers across the industry, providing early exposure to potential pathways. “This collaboration is about more than creating new resources that will excite both students and educators — it’s about breaking down bar- riers and elevating different entry points to the corrugated packaging industry, showing young people the kinds of meaningful, sustainable job opportunities that exist,” said Caitlin Salaverria, President of ICPF. “By CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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