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PRIMARY
ARTS & CRAFTS
"What can you make with…? Let your imagination go!" In this kit you will find many materials for children to use in new and imaginative ways. Materials include fancy hole punches, markers and various discarded items. The children are challenged to create something using the contents of the Mystery Bag. The kit also includes a giant bulldozer puzzle, wipe-off boards/posters and audio tapes all relating to the concepts of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. (Also available at CRRA Visitors Center & Trash Museum in Hartford)
TRASH DETECTIVES
Be a trash detective and explore the world of trash, recycling and litter. A lunch box and tote bag set the example for reducing waste. Age-appropriate games explore the different types of trash. The kit includes picture books, video, hands-on objects and teacher guides. (Also available at CRRA Visitors Center & Trash Museum in Hartford)
CELEBRATE THE EARTH
Young and old alike will enjoy the music, crafts, books and skits all designed to help celebrate the earth. Make some music and join the band!
PRIMARY AND/OR INTERMEDIATE
PAPER MANIA
This kit contains all the ingredients to make your own recycled paper. Recycled materials and paperboard are included to create four additional crafts. Classroom posters, books and a CD are also added to enhance the learning experiences!
INTERMEDIATE AND/OR ADVANCED
RECYCLING HITS THE RUNWAY
This kit contains a wide variety of clothing and accessories made from recycled materials, as well as a complete fashion show script. Add your favorite music and let the show begin! (Also available at CRRA Visitors Center & Trash Museum in Hartford)
RECYCLE MATCH GAME
Did you know that soda bottles can be recycled into carpeting? Test your recycling I.Q. and see if you can match the new product made from its recycled source. (Also available at CRRA Visitors Center & Trash Museum in Hartford)
ALL LEVELS
WORM COMPOSTING
Explore the life and workings of vermicomposting worms through the use of the worm composting bin. Along with the bin, the kit includes: an instructional guide, videos and lots of materials to discover how special red wigglers create rich “humus” called compost. The kit is lent out for a month so the cycle of compost making can be fully realized. (Also available at CRRA Visitors Center & Trash Museum in Hartford)
PETE AND REPEAT
Discover how #1 PETE plastic can go from bottles and containers to carpeting, fleece fabric, new packaging and more! This kit includes teacher guides, hands-on objects, classroom crafts and an all-inclusive PETE’S PACK #2.
GET A HANDLE ON IT!
Did you know that if a bottle has a handle on it, it would most likely be a #2 HDPE plastic bottle? Find out more about this versatile plastic and how it gets recycled.
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