This Friday, April 12th the class will be completing the ‘Reuse, Recycle, Re-gift’ challenge by participating in a ‘Eco-Exchange Swap’. The goal of the challenge is for students to explore the importance of reusing/re-gifting items as a way to reduce their waste and is an alternative to recycling. The focus is on donating items to the swap that are no longer used for someone else to enjoy, rather than on ‘getting something’ in return. We will encourage students to only take items in return that they will actually use. We are also weaving in conversations about the life cycle of products and needs vs.wants this week in preparation for the swap.
What do students need to do?
- Students are asked to bring in 2-3 items that they no longer use for the swap.
- They must ask for permission before bringing in items, and you are welcome to place rules on what they are allowed to bring home (ie. no electronics).
- The items need to be in good condition.
- Some examples of items include: books, board games, movies, video games, sports equipment, etc.
After the event, we will be donating all remaining items to a local charity.
Love this post! And will the unwanted items then be donated elsewhere? Maybe CF or Diabetes Assoc. can swing by and pick things up?