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    The document introduces the plastic challenge which asks students to design a product using plastic waste to fundraise for the charity Practical Action. The product should have a strong sustainability message using easily available plastic waste, be cheap to make but safe and high quality, and raise funds to support Practical Action's work around the world helping communities. Students are prompted to reflect on first steps, potential confusions, explaining the challenge to others, sources of help, and ways to improve.

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    STEM: Plastic Challenge

    Introduction
    Plastic sticks around in the
    environment for ages, threatening
    wildlife and spreading toxins. Plastic
    also contributes to global warming.
    Almost all plastics are made from
    chemicals that come from the
    production of planet-warming fuels
    (gas, oil and even coal).

    Your Challenge!
    The charity Practical Action would like you to
    raise funds for the work that they do around
    the world by designing a product you can sell as
    a fund-raiser.
    They would like the product:
    • to have a strong sustainability message so
    would like you to use plastic ‘waste’ that is
    easily available
    • should be cheap to make but safe to use
    and have a high quality finish.

    Reflection Questions
    Things to think about
    What should I do first?
    • What are plastics?
    • Why should we recycle plastic? Is something confusing me?
    • How can we recycle plastic?
    • What are the problems with not Could I explain this to someone else?
    recycling plastic?
    Where can I look for help?
    • Why should people care?
    How can I do it better?

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