Reducing Waste: The 3 Rs
Students will learn about the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' principle and brainstorm ways to reduce waste in their daily lives.
Key Questions
- What are the '3 Rs' and what do they mean?
- How can we reduce the amount of rubbish we make?
- What are some creative ways to reuse old items?
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