HomeThe Lincoln-Way East Interact Club did a pop tab drive in 2nd hour classes Monday, January 28 to Wednesday, February 6 to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The 2nd hour class that has the most pop tabs (determined by weight) will receive a free dunkin' donuts breakfast. Below is a Poster, Pop Tab Collection Program Information, and The Ronald McDonald House Charitys Mission. You can also view the Pop Tab Drive Results [.pdf].
Pop Tab Collection Program Information
- Many Ronald McDonald Houses work with local recycling centers to raise money by collecting tabs from aluminum cans.
- Ronald McDonald Houses collect pop tabs instead of entire aluminum cans because the tabs are pure high-quality aluminum, unlike cans, which consist of aluminum and other alloys. Tabs are also easier to store than whole cans.
- After the tabs are collected, the local RMHC Chapter brings the collection to local recycling centers, where they are weighed to determine their value. One pound of tabs is worth 57 cents, and one gallon of pop tabs (4,175 tabs) is worth $1.49.
- The recycling center then sends the local RMHC Chapter or House a check for the total value. To date, more than 400 million pop tabs have been collected, generating more than $4 million. (RMHC)
Ronald McDonald House Charities Mission
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. (RMHC®) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. RMHC fulfills its mission by creating innovative, effective programs that address targeted needs, and by supporting these programs and other activities conducted by its local Chapters worldwide. RMHC also awards grants to other nonprofit children's organizations that positively impact the health and well being of children around the world. (RMHC)
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