"Sustainable, Resilient, Essential” the theme of ReMA and JASON Learning’s 2024-2025 Youth Recycling Contest
The contest is an exciting opportunity for K-12 students to showcase their creativity and commitment to recycling
To promote awareness around the value and benefits of the recycled materials industry, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and JASON Learning have launched their 2024-2025 Youth Recycling Contest. The 2024-25 theme is "Sustainable, Resilient, Essential," and aims to inspire students to develop an advertisement highlighting those three key features of the industry. The contest encourages K-12 students to showcase their creativity and commitment to recycling.
"ReMA is proud to again be inspiring future recycling leaders through the 2024-2025 Youth Recycling Contest, together with our partners at JASON Learning," said ReMA President Robin Wiener. "We invite all teachers to integrate this contest into their classrooms, so their students can engage STEM and communications skills while learning about a sustainable industry where they can one day build a career."
This year's contest challenges participants to create an advertisement in the form of a poster/infographic or a one-minute video that highlights three key features of the recycled materials industry: sustainable, resilient, and essential.
- Sustainable: Recycling helps protect our planet by reducing waste and conserving resources. Students are invited to explore how recycling practices contribute to a sustainable future.
- Resilient: The recycled materials industry strengthens our economy by providing cost-effective, high-quality materials. Entries should illustrate how recycling fosters economic resilience.
- Essential: Recycling ensures the availability of necessary materials for everyday life, improving our quality of life. Participants will highlight the importance of recycling in maintaining essential resources.
The contest is free to enter and is open to all students living in the United States and Canada enrolled in grades K-12 during the 2024-25 school year. Students can enter the contest as individuals or as a team of two individuals. All entries must be submitted by December 13, 2024. Contest details and submission guidelines are available on the contest website.
Winners will be invited to the 2025 ReMA Convention and Exposition in San Diego, CA, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their work and engage with industry professionals. Each winning student can bring along one teacher and one parent or guardian.
To assist participants, ReMA and JASON Learning will host two informative webinars:
- October 1, 2024: Introduction to the Contest and Principles of Recycling
- October 30, 2024: Tips and Guidance for Creating Impactful Advertisements
