Did You Know?

Cardboard can be recycled to make new things!

How It Is Made

Cardboard is made from trees. The trees are cut and turned into pulp. Then, it is pressed and dried.

What We Use It For

We use cardboard for boxes and crafts. It helps keep things safe. Kids love to make art with it!

What Cardboard Does

It holds food and drinks safe.

It makes boxes for toys and gifts.

It is used for art and fun crafts.

It can be cut and shaped easily.

It helps keep things safe in the mail.

It can be recycled to help the earth.

More About Cardboard

Cardboard has been around for a long time. It was first made in the 1800s. People found it was strong and light.

We see cardboard every day. It is in stores and homes. It helps us carry things and keep them safe.

In the future, we will keep using cardboard. It is good for the earth. We can make new things from old cardboard!

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

generic:general or not specific
heavy paper-based products:thick items made from paper
paperboard:thick, stiff paper
corrugated fiberboard:wavy cardboard used for boxes