• Seven Types of Plastic

  This introductory lesson teaches students about the role plastics play in their daily lives.  They explore how much and what type plastic that is placed in the recycling box actually gets recycled. Students will learn about the seven categories of...

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• The Plastic We Eat

  The Plastic We Eat is the third resource from 10 000 Changes in which students will discuss what they eat, where their food comes from, and how that food is transported from the source to their homes. Through a series of activities, the resource aims...

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• There's Plastic in That?

  This short video from Canadian Geographic explores the idea that plastics aren't always obvious in our daily lives.  By knowing where plastics are hidden in everyday objects we can make wise decisions about reusing items or making different choices. ...

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• A New Way to Recycle Plastics

  Did you know only nine percent of plastic waste is recycled? This video explains BioCellection’s alternative solution to recycling plastic. This company’s innovative technology aims to reduce plastic waste by breaking down unrecyclable plastics...

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• BioCellection Technology for Recycling Plastic

  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! What about Refuse, Replace, Reimagine? In this activity, students will be focusing mainly on the “Reimagine” of the new 3Rs. The resource introduces students to BioCellection’s innovative technology that aims...

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• Circular Economy

  What do we mean by circular economy? In this lesson, students will be comparing our waste system and economy to the circle of life. This lesson will help students understand that machine-made objects do not follow a circular process when disposing of...

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• Waste Not, Want Not

  Waste Not, Want not is the fourth resource from 10,000 Changes that provides an opportunity for educators to explore key themes and concepts connected with plastic use and how to eliminate plastic in our daily lives.  In this three part lesson, students...

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