Plastic Pollution and Recycling

Introduction

Begin by highlighting the urgent issue of plastic pollution and its detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health. Emphasize the significance of recycling plastics to mitigate this problem.

Objectives

• Increase students’ understanding of plastic pollution and its negative
  impact on the environment
• Emphasize the significance of recycling plastics and reducing plastic
  usage to combat plastic pollution
• Enable students to identify and propose strategies for contributing to
  plastic waste reduction
• Encourage active engagement, reflection, conceptualisation, and
  experimentation using Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this learning scenario, students will be able to:

• Explain the issue of plastic pollution and its impact on the
  environment.
• Discuss the importance of recycling plastics and reducing
  plastic usage.
• Identify ways to contribute to plastic waste reduction.