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a charity setup by kids, for kids
Hello! We’re Amy and Ella Meek, aged 16 and 14, and the founders of Kids Against Plastic!
Not long ago we came across the UN’s Global Goals and got inspired to do our bit for the planet, and after finding out about the negative effect single-use plastic is having on the environment, we launched the Kids Against Plastic campaign.
A project with the aim of engaging young people in exploring their perceptions of and researching what they feel are the key issues in the plastics circular economy. The project…
Every year millions of people around the globe take part in the Plastic Free July challenge, choosing to refuse single-use plastics and drastically reducing the amount of plastic waste ending…
Youth have been protesting all around the world over inaction on climate change. Join a global movement pushing for change. Became a Youth Ambassador and learn more at realfoodsystems.org.
The Earth's climate has changed many times in response to natural factors. But over the course of the last century we have seen an unusual rise in the average global…
Global warming could do more than just melt polar ice. It could change our maps, and displace people from cities and tropical islands. An educational video from National Geographic.
These resources were created by Paul Tyler (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/paultyler) for a school open day and comprise 6 linked activities, which were done by groups of pupils in rotation. The resources could…
The UK Plastics Pact are tackling the issue of problematic or unnecessary single-use plastic, changing how we make, use, reuse and recycle these items. 2020 is fast approaching... just over…
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in lower Key Stage 2. It is the fourth workshop in a series of four…
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in lower Key Stage 2. It is the third workshop in a series of four…
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in upper Key Stage 1. It is the second workshop in a series of…
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in lower Key Stage 1. It is the first workshop in a series of four…
Big corporations that use billions of tonnes of single-use plastic a year globally are a BIG part of the single-use plastic disaster, but as this video shows, when shareholders demand…
A 'hands-on' (or should it be 'bands-on') practical lesson looking at how certain man-made material hazards (litter) can restrict an animal's ability to feed properly. Curriculum coverage NC references Working Scientifically using straightforward…
A stimulating and practical KS2 lesson to demonstrate the problems plastic and other harmful materials might pose for beak feeding animals (who accidentally ingest them when they 'grab' feed). Curriculum coverage NC references Working…