The NYS Association of Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) will be sponsoring the New York Recycles! Calendar contest again in 2025. The contest was previously sponsored by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This calendar contest helps New York to achieve our goal of higher excellence in waste reduction, recycling, composting, and buying recycled products and packaging. The New York State winners receive the honor of having their artwork featured in the 2025 New York Recycles! calendar, a framed copy of their winning artwork, and other prizes.
Eligibility
All students in kindergarten through 12th grade in New York State public and private schools, youth organizations or home schooled are welcome to participate. If a student’s school or classroom is not participating, a student may still submit an individual entry.
2025 Themes
Participants should use our theme description webpage to help guide their posters.
- Small Actions, Big Impact: Leading in Sustainability
Students are encouraged to share their views on this theme. For more information and ideas for your poster, check out our theme description webpage. If you need help brainstorming, this is a great resource!
Deadline for Submission
Posters must be received by email for state judging no later than May 19, 2025.
If you have any questions on this poster contest please email NYRecyclesCalendar@gmail.com
