Plastic Waste to Energy
Learners will learn about chemical conversion of plastic waste into energy. Learners will research the benefits and challenges of converting waste into energy through Edmonton’s Waste Management Centre and their local waste management centre.
Plastic Waste to Consumer Goods
["Explore ways in which plastic waste can be repurposed to create consumer goods by completing a make-remake activity (i.e.","a design challenge to make something new out of recycled plastic)."]
Plastic Waste Management in Canada
Learn about plastic management and diversion in Canada then explore what our local municipalities are doing to address plastic pollution.
Circular Economy, Sustainability and Climate Action
Learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and explore how a circular economy for plastics aligns with the climate action goals of a country.
Spiral Inquiry Model
["GreenLearning's Spiral Inquiry gets learners excited about research and investigation. New inquiry models that encourage open-ended and learner-centred investigations are now key components in provincial curricula across Canada","and our Spiral Inquiry method is a robust model that's clear and helpful to educators and learners."]
Microplastics in the Environment Experiment
Learners will get to collect flowing water and/or sediment samples to analytically test for plastics via density separation and visual inspection.
All About Plastics
["Learn about plastics","starting with how they are created and how they are used in our daily lives."]
How Plastic Waste Harms the Environment
["Learners will explore how plastic waste harms the environment by exploring its effects on land","water and air."]
Make & Remake
["We can do better! With the Make & Remake Activity","you can help make an impact by taking something made out of plastic and instead of discarding it","turn it into something useful!"]
Our Plastic Consumption Footprint
Learners will monitor their plastic waste on a weekly basis and then take actions to reduce their plastic footprint.