We are conducting outreach classes for children who will lead the next generation, through a program called "Corrugated Packaging Fun Classroom".

The "Corrugated Packaging Fun Classroom" is an environmental education program primarily designed for elementary school students based on the theme "Corrugated packaging is recyclable―it’s not waste." The program aims to convey, in an fun and accessible way, that corrugated packaging has a high recycling rate, is an environmentally friendly packaging material, plays an active role in various fields, and has unique secrets behind its strength.

  • Students taking a quiz about corrugated cardboard
  • Students assembling corrugated boxes

Program

  1. Greeting and introduction
  2. Classes
  3. Hands-on experience and practical exercise
  4. Summary
  5. Closing message
  • Students testing the strength by standing on corrugated boxes
  • Student drawing on corrugated cardboard
The character named Dantotsuman

In the class, we talk about the characteristics of corrugated packaging and its recycling, focusing on environmental protection, with quizzes to keep children interested and engaged.
We also let them actually get on corrugated boxes so that they can experience firsthand how lightweight and strong the material is.
As part of the hands-on activities, children take on the challenge of assembling slightly complex corrugated boxes, helping them discover how the material can take on various forms. They also build their own toy boxes and decorate the outside with drawings to create a personalized, one-of-a-kind item.
Comments from participating children included: 'I didn’t know corrugated packaging could be recycled so many times,' 'I want to make sure I recycle properly from now on,' and 'I’ve started looking for the recycling mark whenever I see a cardboard box.' These responses reflect a growing awareness of environmental issues sparked by their experience with corrugated packaging.
In the Corrugated Packaging Fun Classroom, children are encouraged to interact directly with corrugated packaging—experiencing its soft texture and familiar presence in everyday life. The program is designed not only to help them understand that corrugated packaging is an excellent, environmentally friendly material, but also to spark a deeper interest in environmental issues.

Teaching materials for outreach classes

Teaching materials about the role and recycling of corrugated cardboard

Cumulative number of sessions over time

(by fiscal year, cases)

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
1 16 8 10 12 11 14 16 20 19 6 8 14 15 24