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

Biodegradable / Compostable materials : 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.

REFUSE CO 2 Eco – foot print? Is it fair trade? Is it really needed? Why should we REFUSE to use a product? Is it made to last? For each of the five sub headings give an example of a product and reasons, pro and anti , for the product. Trends / Styles?

Y 9 group work

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..! .

RECYCLE REUSE REPAIR RETHINK REFUSE REDUCE 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. 1-B, 2-A, 3-E, 4-C, 5-D, 6-F 5 Product’s parts can be changed or fixed . REFUSE E 6 The amount used can be less. REDUCE F