ABOUT THE Recycle for Learning PROJECT

The Recycle for Learning - PAST

The foundations of the Recycle for Learning Project are the two neighbouring sites of Apsley and Frogmore Mills, the birthplace of paper’s industrial revolution. In 1803 Frogmore Mill became home to the world’s first commercial papermaking machine and just six years later, John Dickinson installed his Cylinder-mould machine at Apsley Mills. With paper available in quantity through mechanisation, the era of mass communication became possible and with it the huge steps forward in Science, Arts, Literature, Technology, Literacy, Education, Politics and Commerce that have created the world we know today.

The Recycle for Learning - PRESENT

Frogmore Mill has remained a working paper mill since 1803, specialising in recycled papermaking for over 110 years. Still a commercial mill today, visitors can watch paper being made on a steam powered machine that dates back to 1895 as well as try out their skills in hand-making paper and paper based arts & crafts. Frogmore Mill is also home to our Education support and Skills Training facilities for schools, colleges and industry.

The Recycle for Learning - FUTURE

Recycling and sustainability are a particularly important part of the Recycle for Learning Project. We specialise in recycled papermaking and firmly believe that sustainable production is vital for the future of our planet. Our research department is employed in trials for many new paper recycling projects where, ironically, the great age of much of our equipment is a positive benefit. Our development projects currently revolve around the commercial application of alternative fibres for papermaking, the community ‘mini-mill’ concept and trials of alternative power sources. All new building projects planned for both sites will make the utmost use of sustainable materials, techniques and technologies to demonstrate best-practice as well as landmark style.