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Eco Week

Published on Nov 21, 2015

Eco week at school

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ECO WEEK

23RD - 27TH MARCH
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Who can tell me the KS code featuring the 3 Rs?

Monday is REDUCE

We can cut down on the waste we produce if we REDUCE what we take in the first place e.g. reducing paper (some brave teachers may even go paperless!)

Tuesday is REUSE
Before we throw anything away, we should consider what others things it could be used for. How many different uses can you think of for a tin can?
Eco Group will REUSING the bottle tops to make a mural!

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WEDNESDAY IS RECYCLE

ONLY WHEN WE CAN'T REUSE SHOULD WE RECYCLE
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Thursday is REPLANT TO REPOPULATE.
Bee and butterfly populations are dying out, but we need them to pollinate our plants so that we have food. One solution to helping our bees and butterflies are...

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SEED BOMBS!

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Seed bombs are thrown in urban areas that have few, if any flowers. When it rains, the seeds inside grow into flowers and help the bees. It also looks good!

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So buy some seed bombs from the Eco Warriors and fight the flower fight! £1

Friday is REFUSE.
An important way to reduce waste is to refuse unenvironmental items, such as single use plastic bags - bring a canvas one instead!

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KEEP AN EYE ON THE ECO NOTICEBOARD (beside S4E lockers) for more information and ways to get involved.

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