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PYP4, inspired by their unit of Inquiry, started to collect empty cans and plastic bottles from across the school community, and arranged for these items to be exchanged for money at a local supermarket with a view to making a donation to two different environmental projects, turning everyday waste into meaningful action. With guidance from their teachers, they created posters, spread awareness among peers, and set up a designated collection point. The project’s core mission was to raise funds The Ocean Cleanup, which focuses on extracting plastic from oceans and rivers, and Coral Gardeners, which restores coral reefs through innovative conservation methods.
Activiteit/evenement
Plastic bottle and can recycling to raise awareness & funds (Primary)
- Welke tips wil je andere Eco-teams geven bij het organiseren van een activiteit/evenement?: It is useful to have a clear goal in mind, one which resonates with the group and makes the objectives tangible. For these students, it was fundraising for a cause they valued. Publicity is also important. We used posters, school announcements, and the school’s digital platforms to create engagement. Involve the broader community to expand impact. It is also important to place clearly-labelled collection bins.
- Onderwijstype: Basisonderwijs
- Waarom zijn jullie hier trots op?: We are incredibly proud of the initiative our students showed along with their determination, and sense of global responsibility. Their efforts went far beyond collecting recyclables—they displayed leadership, creativity, teamwork, and understood that small actions can have far-reaching impacts. They demonstrated how young people can be powerful change agents in their communities and beyond.
- School: International School Breda