SAMPLE LETTER FROM SCHOOL TO BUSINESS Date Dear (local business name): Our school participates in the Paper Retriever Program sponsored by Abitibi Recycling. The program is simple: We collect paper for recycling and Abitibi pays the school for the amount we collect. Each ton of paper we collect earns money for an important school project. February is especially important for this program. Abitibi is giving out awards to the schools collecting the most paper. Our school is working hard to win one of those awards! We would like your help. Our school would like to form a recycling partnership with your business which can be a “win-win” for both of us. This is how it could work… Your recyclable paper goes into our collection bin at no charge. Below is a listing of what materials we can and cannot take under this program: What we CAN take: Newspapers Magazines and catalogs General office paper Junk mail and envelopes Self-stick notes Computer paper Posters and folders Fax paper What we CANNOT take: Laminated paper Food containers Milk cartons Plastic of any kinds Metal Glass Phone books
Your trash collection fees will decrease because you are putting out less waste. Your employees will learn the importance of recycling and how easy it can be. By practicing recycling at work, your employees will be more likely to recycle at home. Your efforts could lead to positive media exposure for your business. Finally, you will help support area children in two ways: By recycling, you save valuable resources for their future. And with this recycling collection program, our school is earning money to help with education programs.
Together, I know we can make a difference. If we add your recyclable paper to ours, in no time our bins will be overflowing! I will call soon to follow up, or please call me at ________. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,