Facilitator: Cirque du Soil
Incursions options:
The lifecycle of Everyday Objects
Students often see objects as things to be used and discarded, but what if we could give them a new continuity of life? This program explores the journey of everyday items and their sum of parts up to packaging, such as plastic bottles, clothing, electronics, and food.
Circular Economy in Action
This hands-on incursion offers a deep dive into the circular economy through hands-on activities that make the concept tangible and relatable.
Option one - Students will engage in upcycling and resource management tasks that demonstrate how waste can be transformed into valuable resources, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Option two - Students will engage in creating their own micro-recycling stations using upcycling of local waste resources and participate in group games of “waste-ketball” that demonstrate linear vs circularity.
Designing for the Future: Circular Innovation
Innovation is key to advancing the circular economy, and this incursion empowers students to become the designers of tomorrow's circular products and services. Using a design thinking framework, students will collaborate to create prototypes of products that align with circular economy principles, learning to balance functionality, sustainability, and creativity.
Waste Not, Change a Lot
What if we could redesign waste out of our world and create communities where nothing goes to landfill through local youth action? In this hands-on, action-focused session, you’ll discover how the circular economy works, explore your role in making change, and create a DIY climate action plan to bring back to your home, school, or community.
Little to Big Circular Economy Champions
In this interactive incursion, students will step into the shoes of various stakeholders in a community, from business owners to government officials, and explore how different perspectives and decisions impact the transition to a circular economy.