Making Boxes and Bags

Down the river, the water arrives at the Longview paper plant. Alan Whitford watches as recycled paper falls into huge tanks. The recycled paper is mixed with water from the river. Machines turn this mixture into paper boxes and bags. Then most of the water from the plant flows back into the Columbia River.

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This paper plant makes big rolls of paper. Then they use the paper to make boxes and bags.

This paper plant makes big rolls of paper. Then they use the paper to make boxes and bags.

Key Vocabulary

  • arrive v., to reach a place

  • flow v., to move freely

In Other Words

  • paper plant place that makes paper

  • recycled used

  • turn this mixture change the mix of paper and water

Before You Move On

  • 1. Explain How do dams use water to generate electricity?

  • 2. Steps in a Process How are boxes and bags made from recycled paper? Tell the steps in order.