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The Circular Economy Solutions Program is an innovative, hands-on initiative that empowers students to tackle real-world environmental challenges.

Combining cutting-edge small-scale recycling technology with core chemistry principles, students transform waste plastics into new products while exploring sustainable practices. This engaging program inspires critical thinking about waste reduction and equips students with practical skills to transition from a traditional linear economy to a sustainable circular economy.

Learning
Program Overview

Duration
1 Day
Year Level
7-10, VCE, VCE VM
Location
Bendigo Tech School
Curriculum Focus
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Personal and Social Learning
Technology Utilised
  • Plastic recycling equipment including injection moulding and extrusion.
Student Outcomes
  • Single use plastics can be minimised by making simple changes.
  • Understand the chemistry behind polymersation reactions.
  • Designing products to be reusable and minimising single use plastic production.
  • Apply circular economy principles to real world problems.
Industry Links
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • New Energies

Program Insight

“This program has been a wonderful opportunity to work with the Tech School - Students have had the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of waste and sustainable practices.”