Environmental Care and Sustainability · Environmental Interaction

Waste Management and the Circular Economy

Analyzing the lifecycle of products and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens to plastic waste that is not properly recycled or disposed of?
  2. 2How does the concept of a circular economy differ from our current take-make-waste model?
  3. 3In what ways can schools and local communities reduce their overall waste footprint?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Environmental Awareness and CareNCCA: Primary - Caring for the Environment
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Global Connections and Local Landscapes
Unit: Environmental Care and Sustainability
Period: Environmental Interaction

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