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Discussion

Which resources are renewable and which are non renewable, or which are recyclable or reusable. What do these terms mean and why is sustainable use of natural resources so important.

Discuss ways to cut down on the waste they produce and improve how waste is managed in their community.

By taking a look at their own trash the children will learn a lot about how and why they throw things away.

A Peek at Packaging

Nearly everything we buy comes in some sort of package. Packaging, made from a variety of renewable and non-renewable resources, is necessary to protect an item, keep it fresh, make it tamper-proof, and make the item easy to transport and store. In this activity, students will examine the pros and cons of different packaging strategies.

Activities

Recycled packaging box and paddle pop stick memo box.

Make a reusable shopping bag from a tee shirt