Lots of children give plastic bottle lids to Lids4Kids to be recycled. Lids4Kids volunteers sort them into color categories as a group. The colored lids are divided into 3 groups before being poured into a big machine that mulches them into small flakes. Another machine melts the flakes and extrudes them into a metal mold in the shape of slats for a bench. Volunteers then use carpentry tools to build a colorful bench. 

What happens to my lids?

Noah holding a bag of colorful plastic lids with a curious expression

One sunny afternoon, Noah found a bag filled with colorful plastic lids. He wondered, 'What happens to these lids?' His curiosity led him to Mary, a wise neighbor who loved to recycle.

A Colorful Discovery

Mary, smiling, explaining recycling to an excited Noah

Mary smiled and explained, 'We can give these lids to Lids4Kids. They recycle them into something new!' Noah's eyes sparkled with excitement. He wanted to help.

Mary's Plan

Bags full of colorful lids sorted by color

Together, Noah and Mary started collecting more lids. They asked friends and neighbors to join. Soon, they had bags full of lids, sorted by color.

Gathering the Lids

Noah watching volunteers at the Lids4Kids center sorting lids

They took the lids to the Lids4Kids center. Volunteers welcomed them with big smiles. Noah watched as the lids were sorted into three groups.

The Journey Begins

A machine mulching the lids into flakes with Noah observing in amazement

Noah saw a big machine that mulched the lids into flakes. Another machine melted the flakes. He was amazed as the melted plastic was shaped into slats.

The Transformation

Noah using a hammer to build a bench, focused and proud

Volunteers, including Noah and Mary, used carpentry tools. They worked together to build a bench. Noah felt proud as he hammered the last nail.

Building the Bench

The colorful bench in the community park with Noah and Mary sitting on it

The bench was colorful and sturdy. It was placed in the community park. Noah and Mary sat on it, admiring their work. Children played around it, happy and laughing.

The Colorful Bench

Noah with a determined look, promising to help the environment, Mary smiling beside him

Noah learned that recycling can turn waste into something beautiful and useful. He promised to continue helping the environment. Mary smiled, proud of Noah's commitment.