Combatting plastic pollution in class

By 2022-11-11T11:15:00

Plastic pipette tips and sample tubes

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Bring the fight against plastic pollution to your classroom with these hands-on resources from Common Seas 

Plastic pollution is an ever-worsening problem – plastics are found everywhere from our oceans to in our blood. It’s a complex issue, and will likely span generations, so preparing students with early awareness of the topic is key. And science teachers are in a unique position to inspire their students in the science lab. Common Seas is an environmental organisation whose mission is centred on reducing plastic pollution in rivers and seas. Discover the resources Common Seas has developed around plastic pollution to help teach and empower students on the topic of sustainability.

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