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The Paper Recycling activity involves breaking down cellulose fibers into a pulp, which is then pressed and dried to form new paper sheets. This process highlights how recycling conserves resources and promotes sustainability by reducing waste and reusing materials.
Learning Objective:
Understand how cellulose fibers are broken down and reformed during recycling. Learn about the environmental benefits of paper recycling and gain hands-on experience in creating recycled paper.
Keywords:
Paper recycling, cellulose fibers, sustainability, environmental conservation, hands-on activity, waste reduction.