6 R’s: think, Reuse, Recycl epair, Reduce, Refus
Dec 26, 2015
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..!
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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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