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6 R’s:. Rethink, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Reduce, Refuse. LESSON OBJECTIVES:. To understand the advantages of reusing, repairing and recycling materials. To work as a team, problem solve, design and model an environmentally friendly new product by reusing used materials.
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6 R’s: Rethink, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Reduce, Refuse
LESSON OBJECTIVES: • To understand the advantages of reusing, repairing and recycling materials. • To work as a team, problem solve, design and model an environmentally friendly new product by reusing used materials. • To present your ideas to the class.
Basket made from Recycled plastic bags Recycled Car Tyres Recycled Cans Recycled Cans
Did you know? Biodegradable / Compostable materials : Are made from natural plants and animal fibers, which then decompose and release nutrients and minerals.
Did you know? Sustainable Design & Products Have a minimum impact on the environment.
Did you know?Plastic bags are made from plastic using oil and can take up to 500 years to decay in landfill!! • Paper: 2-5 weeks. • Banana peel: 3-5 weeks. • Orange peels: 6 months. • Cotton rags 1-5 months.
CO 2 REFUSE Eco – foot print? Is it fair trade? Is it really needed? Why should we REFUSE to use a product? Is it made to last? Trends / Styles?
Scrappy Challenge: 25 min! • Modeling Task: Work in a team and rethink, reuse used & scrap materials: plastic bottles & bags, aluminum cans, paper & cardboard, drinks carton, etc. into an environmentally friendly new Product (a children’s toy, e.g. a car, a rocket, a spaceship, etc.). • Model your idea/s and think how you will explain them to the group later. Be bold & unique! • Problem solving:reuse materials • are great..! • .
Products can be given away or disassemble for different purposes. 1 A RECYCLE 2 Products re-made into a new products. REUSE B 3 Product’ parts or materials can be used for another purpose without processing it. REPAIR C 4 RETHINK D Do not buy or use it. 5 Product’s parts can be changed or fixed . REFUSE E 6 The amount used can be less. REDUCE F