Chemistry Outreach: Green plastics

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Introducing students to the role of chemistry in creating a more sustainable society.

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- GCSE
  - WJEC Combined science
    - Unit 5: Chemistry 2
      - 5.5 CRUDE OIL, FUELS AND CARBON COMPOUNDS
        (q) the environmental issues relating to the disposal of plastics, in terms of theirnon-biodegradability, increasing pressure on landfill for waste disposal, andhow recycling addresses these issues as well as the need to carefullymanage the use…
    - Working scientifically
      - 2. Experimental skills and strategies
        use scientific theories and explanations to develop hypotheses
        make and record observations and measurements using a range of apparatus and methods
        evaluate methods and suggest possible improvements and further investigations
      - 1. Development of scientific thinking
        understand how scientific methods and theories develop over time
        use a variety of models such as representational, spatial, descriptive, computational and mathematical to solve problems, make predictions and to develop scientific explanations and understanding of familiar and unfamiliar facts
        appreciate the power and limitations of science and consider any ethical issues which may arise
        explain every day and technological applications of science; evaluate associated personal, social, economic and environmental implications; and make decisions based on the evaluation of evidence and arguments
        evaluate risks both in practical science and the wider societal context, including perception of risk in relation to data and consequences
  - WJEC Chemistry
    - Unit 2: CHEMICAL BONDING, APPLICATION OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
      - 2.5 CRUDE OIL, FUELS AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
        (r) the environmental issues relating to the disposal of plastics, in terms of theirnon-biodegradability, increasing pressure on landfill for waste disposal, andhow recycling addresses these issues as well as the need to carefullymanage the use…
    - Working scientifically
      - 1. Development of scientific thinking
        understand how scientific methods and theories develop over time
        use a variety of models such as representational, spatial, descriptive, computational and mathematical to solve problems, make predictions and to develop scientific explanations and understanding of familiar and unfamiliar facts
        appreciate the power and limitations of science and consider any ethical issues which may arise
        explain every day and technological applications of science; evaluate associated personal, social, economic and environmental implications; and make decisions based on the evaluation of evidence and arguments
        evaluate risks both in practical science and the wider societal context, including perception of risk in relation to data and consequences
      - 2. Experimental skills and strategies
        use scientific theories and explanations to develop hypotheses
        make and record observations and measurements using a range of apparatus and methods
        evaluate methods and suggest possible improvements and further investigations
- A/AS level
  - WJEC Chemistry
    - Unit 2: ENERGY, RATE AND CHEMISTRY OF CARBON COMPOUNDS
      - 2.3 The wider impact of chemistry
        (a) social, economic and environmental impact of chemical synthesis and the production of energy
        (b) role of green chemistry in improving sustainability in all aspects of developments

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This activity is designed for students aged 11-14. It can be used to reinforce work on the reactions of carbonates with acids as well as the chemical weathering of rock.
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On This Day – Jul 28 : Earl Tupper was born
While working at the DuPont chemical company he began to scrounge waste polythene, and then purified and moulded it into cups, bowls and plates. Tupper later founded the Tupperware Plastics Company, and sold it 20 years later for $16 million USD.
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Spiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
2022-08-19T07:40:00Z
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