Competition at a Glance
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Contest dates: October 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
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Participating schools: 72 schools across 19 states, including CCS & Fatima
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Nationwide goal: Recycle at least 4 million aluminum cans
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CCS goal: TBA based on students’ estimates in science lab
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Students bring empty clean, empty aluminum cans to school. Collection bins will be placed in each classroom building.
Rewards
CCS will earn 50 cents per pound of aluminum cans (approximately 35 cans/pound).
We can earn an additional $500 for recycling at least 150,000 cans.
Ice Cream Party:
We can earn $200 toward an ice cream party after filling all 10 recycling boxes.
Pizza Party:
We can earn $300 toward a pizza party for recycling 56,000 cans.
Remember that every can counts! Whether students collect cans at home, at school events, in their neighborhoods, or through community partnerships, every effort brings us closer to our nationwide goal.
Together, we can help students raise money for our school, build lifelong recycling habits, and make a positive difference for our planet.