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.

Recycled Car Tyres

Basket made from Recycled plastic bags

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 & ProductsHave 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.

REFUSE

Why should we REFUSE to use a product?

Eco – foot print?

Is it made to last?

Is it fair trade?

Is it really needed?

Trends / Styles?

CO 2

Y 9 group work

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..!.

Scrappy Challenge: 25 min!

RECYCLE

REUSE

REPAIR

RETHINK

REFUSE

Products can be given away or disassemble for different purposes.

Products re-made into a new products.

Product’ parts or materials can be used for another purpose without

processing it.

Do not buy or use it.

Product’s parts can be changed or fixed .

The amount used can be less. REDUCE

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