
Explore landfill impact, the Pacific garbage patch & creative reuse! Rescue the planet with an eco-themed challenge perfect for Recycling Week.
Spark student imagination during Recycling Week with this engaging “Rescue Me” eco-challenge! Learners explore why recycling matters by investigating the environmental consequences of landfill and uncovering the astonishing scale of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Following this eye-opening research, students take on a practical design task: invent a fresh, functional, and innovative way to reuse a common item that’s normally thrown away. Whether it’s repurposing packaging, transforming textiles, or giving tech a second life, creativity and sustainability take centre stage.
This resource supports critical thinking, problem-solving, and eco-literacy — ideal for PSHE, science, geography, or employability strands. It encourages young people to see waste through a new lens and become part of the solution.
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