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As climate change continues to loom over our heads, the negativity and sadness surrounding it can seem overwhelming. But it isn’t all doom and gloom. There are many individuals, groups…
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The Christmas break and the general lack of things we’re allowed to do these days presented us with an opportunity to do what we sometimes struggle to find the time…
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Did you know that 21st October every year is World Earthworm Day? Blackbirds, hedgehogs, foxes, frogs – they all need worms as part of their diet. But we need worms…
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Have yourself a green Christmas A little change can make a big impact. And this Christmas we are asking for your help! The festive season is a special time of...
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Entering the global pandemic, it appeared there could be a possibility of an environmental silver lining, with lockdowns keeping people away from the roads and skies, and a decrease in...
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Join teenage activists Amy and Ella Meek on their mission to rid the world of single-use plastics in this practical book, perfect for budding eco-warriors. Be Plastic Clever will teach young…
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Great British Beach Clean Source to Sea, is an exciting project from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) taking place across the UK between Friday 18th and Friday 25th September 2020. This year, MCS are taking the learning inland, local and online, so you…
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Annotated images to show the resources/ materials that are used to produce single-use plastic. A great resource to support discussion about single-use plastic
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A matching activity to support research about four main greenhouse gases. Children can identify different sources of greenhouse gases and also discuss ways to reduce emissions. Images could be used…
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Data (bar graph) to show the greenhouse gases produced by the plastic life cycle and projected emissions if plastic production continues. This resource can support data interpretation, making predictions and…
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Simple explanations of the journey of single-use plastic, from the extraction of oil, to the production of plastic, to the management of plastic waste. This resource can be used to…
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Matching activity to show the different disposal methods for plastic waste. Children could match the images and descriptions, rank the disposal methods according to the greenhouse gas emissions they create…
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