Sustainable Superstars / Daily Waste Audit
Daily Waste Audit
Older children weigh and sort the day's rubbish to see what the service throws away and plan ways to reduce it.
How to run it
- Collect the day's rubbish in bags.
- Wearing gloves, sort it into recycling, compost, soft plastics and landfill.
- Weigh each pile and record the results.
- Discuss ideas to reduce waste and make a plan.
You will need
- scales
- gloves
- tarps
- recording sheets
Make it easier or harderYounger children sort only, while older children graph and present results.
SafetyWear gloves, avoid sharp items and food waste, and wash hands well after.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children contribute to their community by investigating and solving a real problem.
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