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To introduce the concept of a waste hierarchy to reduce waste, maximise reuse and recycling. To identify the kinds of waste that the children generate and to encourage them to think about the three R's in relation to their packed lunch. To find the meaning of a number of words related to waste reduction. A "junk art" activity using plastic bottles to make puppets. |
Activity 1- make a list of things you throw away regularly Activity 2 - plan a no waste or low waste packed lunch Activity 3 - identifying reuse options Activity 4 - other "R" words and their meaning Ext. Activity 1- plastic puppets |
Activity 1 - English, Geography Activity 2 - DT Activity 3 - Art Activity 4 - English Extension Activity - DT |
Dictionary Cereal box, thin batten, string, scissors, 5mm drill Plastic bottle, tape, fabric, scrap box materials |
Items in bold will need to be brought in from home.
Although in many parts of the country there are more opportunities to recycle waste, unfortunately the amount of waste produced continues to rise. Recycling is an important way to reduce waste that is disposed of but it does have some negative environmental impacts and is not the only solution to our problems.
It has been estimated that for every tonne of metal made, five tonnes of waste are created during the processing and twenty tonnes at the extraction stage. Producing rubbish is wasteful as each waste item represents lost energy and resources. By reducing our consumption of goods we are reducing our demands for the raw materials and energy used in manufacture. Many companies recognise the financial importance of minimising the amount of materials used to make and transport their goods around and can improve their profitability by reducing waste. Consumers too can exercise choice in selecting the way that they buy goods and by becoming less wasteful. The information sheet suggests ways in which the children can help reduce waste.
Reuse and repair are also important in maximising the life of an item and of reducing costs. One of the cultural changes that has taken place in Britain is to a more throw-away society where it is often considered more desirable - and possibly cheaper - to buy a new replacement item or have it repaired. Many community groups and enterprises have started up giving people new skills in repairing appliances and redistributing the renovated items to people on low incomes.
Activity 2 Waste free lunch. Possible suggestions for the children are:
Prevent or reduce waste by avoiding over packaged goods. Lots of items are packaged using layers of cardboard, foil and paper that are thrown away. Buy items in bulk, not individual servings, for example cakes, biscuits and family bags of crisps.
This will also save you money; for example one large bottle of squash diluted into lots of drinks will cost less than one small carton or can bought every day.
Recycle any waste from your lunch that can not be reused. Glass and cans can be rinsed and recycled at your nearest recycling site. Aluminium foil can be saved and recycled.
Uncooked food waste such as banana skins, apple cores and orange peel can be put on a compost heap. They will rot down and the compost can be used to grow plants.
Reuse glass and plastic bottles for diluted drinks, instead of throwing cartons and cans away every day. Put your lunch in a reusable sandwich box or ice cream tub.
Reusing containers simply by washing them means there is less waste to go in the bin and no need to buy foil, food bags and cling film.
Avoid using disposable items which are made to be used only once.
Encourage your friends and family to have a waste free lunch. Preventing waste, reusing and recycling means we will help save natural resources such as wood, oil, metal and minerals.
It will also help to cut down the need for landfill and incineration of waste.
1. Reduce the size of the bottle by cutting out the middle section
2. Join the top and bottom together with clear sticky tape
3. Add your own facial features
4. Use wool or something similar for the hair
5. Make a glove to fit your puppet
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An alternative to the glove puppet would be to fix a piece of old broom handle or similar in the neck of the bottle. Then drill a hole and put a length of dowel through it. You can now make cloth or cardboard clothes to fit over the dowel. |
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Simple design: You will need a cereal box, piece of batten, sticky tape, junk.
Harder design: You will need a cereal packet, length of batten, string, drill, glue pins, materials for facial features
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1. Cut a rectangle out of the base of the box wider than the batten and half the length of the box. 2. Cut along three sides of the box as shown. 3. Paste newspaper all over the box to make it stronger. 4. Fix a piece of string in the lower part of the box (at the back) in the position shown. 5. Drill a 5mm hole in the batten as shown. 6. Pass the batten through the hole at the bottom and fix inside the top part of the box using glue, drawing pins or staples. 7. Thread the string through the hole in the batten and then through the hole in the bottom of the box. When the string is pulled downwards, the puppet's mouth will close, when released it will open. 8. Use junk to make facial features. |
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