Ecology, Eco-Friendly, Handbags, Ecological Footprint, Recycling

1. Eco-
Friendly
Hand
Bags

2. Background
 When we buy food or anything, a lot of packaging is used.
 Landfills are filling up, and new ones are opening up.
 Not every one wants landfills nearby (NIMBY).
 E.g. Efforts to have a landfill near Danford Lake were stopped by locals.
 Provinces and states are stopping the flow of garbage across borders, so
Quebec must deal with its own waste.
 Producing less garbage will decrease our Ecological Footprint.

3. EFHB Kahoot Rubric
4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pts
Presentation 4
 Quiz was extremely well constructed and
creative.
 Group used a variety of questions.
3
 Quiz was well constructed and creative in some
aspects.
2
 Quiz was not very well done;
 Questions are unclear
 Questions are hard to follow.
 Did not have 5 questions
1
 Information missing.
 Misses key points
Creativity 4
 Overall Kahoot has appropriate and
relevant pictures and/or music that
captures interest.
3
 Shows most pictures and/or music with in the
presentation
2
 A few pictures and/or music with in the
presentation
1
 No pictures or music with in the
presentation
Math Content 4
 Questions contain relevant information,
germane to the topic.
 Critical thinking is necessary to answer the
questions.
 It is clear from the questions that the
author knows the topic.
3
 Questions contain information from the topic, but
many do not require more than surface
knowledge to answer.
 Author generally knows the topic, but some
confusion exists in the question.
2
 Questions often ask questions not directly
related to the topic or may focus on
insignificant details.
 Author does not appear to know the full
content.
1
 Questions do not relate to the content.
Question Formation 4
 Proper grammar and punctuation are
present.
 It is clear to the reader what the question
is asking.
3
 Grammar may not perfect - question may contain
1 or 2 errors.
 It is generally clear what the question is asking.
Some confusion may exist.
2
 Poor grammar with 3 or more errors.
 Questions marks may or may not be used.
 It is difficult to understand what the
question is asking.
1
 Grammar errors are numerous.
 Question marks are not used.
 Questions are confusing and may appear
as statements instead of questions.
Answer Creation 4
 Each question has 4 thoughtful answer
possibilities that are connected to the
content and promote critical thinking.
 Quality incorrect responses.
3
 Each question has 4 answer possibilities that are
generally connected to the content.
2
 Questions may be missing one answer
possibility.
 Correct answer is included, but may not fit
the question perfectly.
 Answers seem random.
1
 Questions have 3 or fewer answers.
 The correct answer is not included.

4. Purpose
 To raise awareness among young consumers of the issues surrounding specific
types of consumer packaging:
 Plastic – e.g. plastic bags
 Paper (as part of Wood/Wood ByProducts) – e.g. cardboard cereal boxes
 Metal – e.g. soda pop cans
 Glass (as part of the Ceramic group) – e.g. glass pickle jars
 Composite (combinations of the above categories) – e.g. juice boxes
 The method to raise awareness will be the production of Eco-Friendly Hand Bags (EFHB)
that involve the use of reused materials.

5. Ecological Footprint
 Ecological Footprint is a measure of the amount of resources needed per
person for the purposes of:
 Land needed for habitation
 Living, Eating, Drinking, Products, Transportation, Job
 Waste Disposal

7. Packaging Facts

8. Attitudes about Packaging Challenges about Packaging
Easy Produces lots of garbage
Throw away society – no worries Recycling takes time, energy
Prolongs food life Costs money
Sanitary Alternatives take time, money
A lot of packaging goes to landfill
Must everything be wrapped up?

9. The 3/4/5 Rs
 Originally the 3Rs of Recycling were:
 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
 Over the years the following have been added
 Rethinking – deciding on if we really need a purchase depending on its packaging;
 Refusing – to buy things, refusing to the culture of mass material consumption;
 Rotting – the use of composters for vegetable material or digesters for all food
materials;

10. Method
 In groups of 2 or 3 that YOU decide, you will work at home and create an Eco-
Friendly HandBag.
 You will each complete an information booklet;
 The EFHB will incorporate used material; you cannot buy a new bag;
 It can incorporate new material used in a novel way;
 If possible, the EFHB may be made of the material type you chose;
 You must incorporate 5 questions and 5 relevant information statements in/on
your bag.
 You may also use a Kahoot;
 There will be a test on this, based on the information in your
notes/text/information booklet.
 DEADLINE: TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY: __________________

12. Evaluation for the Eco-Friendly HandBag
Category 5 4 3 2 1
Creating the context
Contains extra
elements
The group determines goal and works towards it
efficiently;
The group determines procedures, materials;
The group researches their material;
The group produces a bag on time;
3 elements 2 elements Re-do
Gathering information
Contains extra
elements
5 quiz questions & 5 recommendations are
created;
Easily readable and clear;
Well organized;
Artistic;
Uses 4 colours at least;
3 elements 2 elements Re-do
Content
Quality
Contains extra
elements
Quiz and recommendations relate to topic at least
once;
Content and examples are relevant;
Advantages and disadvantages of packaging
described;
Ecological footprint can be determined from quiz;
3 elements 2 elements Re-do
Completing
the Project
Contains extra
elements
Bag can hold at least a bag of groceries easily;
Examples of subject material;
Arm straps work – robust;
Made of re-used materials;
You would like to actually use the bag;
3 elements 2 elements Re-do

13. Other Videos
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26qzmw_xG58
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