Virtual workshop: ReMaking with a Plastic Expert…

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Join Ocean School and GreenLearning for a highly-interactive plastic upcycling workshop!

Ocean School and GreenLearning are hosting a highly-interactive plastic upcycling workshop. Participants will explore how they interact with plastics and take part in a collaborative upcycling workshop using plastics and recyclables from their school/home to find creative design-based solutions for keeping plastic out of the environment. Learners and educators will leave the session with tools and resources for continuing their plastic reuse and reduce journey, as well as a feeling of connection to the collective actions being taken towards combating the Plastic Problem.

Children sitting at a table with craft supplies on it

The workshop will feature guest speaker and plastics expert Ludovic, from the National Research Council Canada. In this event, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the guest speaker, learn from their expertise, and gain valuable insights into the impact of plastic pollution on the environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to share creations and get direct feedback from our expert. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the plastic problem and practical solutions for addressing it.

Want to take your upcycling to another level? In anticipation of our event on April 17th, students and educators alike are invited to bring any recycled plastic materials found around their homes. Then, students will work in groups and as a class to come up with the most creative and inspiring inventions they can think of during the session.

Ask your students to bring materials they may find exciting to upcycle!

Here are some suggested materials you and your students may have lying around the house:

Plastic cups and drink containers
Plastic cutlery (spoons and forks)
Plastic bags
Tissue boxes
Cardboard boxes and drink holders
and more!

Meet the presenters!

Ludovic is a member of the National Research Council Canada. Steven Bernucci is an Instructional Designer for Ocean School and Jacob Parliament is an engagement Manager for GreenLearning. They all share a passion for the environment through education.