Plastic Bottles and Bags

Recycling is collecting used products and making them into new products. It saves natural resources and helps to keep the environment healthy.
In Plastic Bottles and Bags young students will learn how we use plastic bottles and bags and how we can recycle them to make new products.

It shows students
* how plastic is recycled
* how we can reuse plastic bags and bottles
* how to reduce use and waste.

A simple flowchart explains the recycling process and a ‘make and do’ activity provides a fun way to reuse plastic.

Contents:
What is recycling?
Plastic bottles and bags
How plastic is made
Wasting plastic or recycling plastic?
How plastic is recycled
Recycling plastic at home
Recycling plastic at school
Can all plastic be recycled?
Is recycling plastic the best option?
Reducing and reusing plastic
Make a plastic space capsule and parachute
School recycling projects
How recycling plastic helps animals
Glossary
Index