Building The Future: The Energy Solution

A concept out of South Africa has inspired a charity in South Australia to recycle bread tags. The bread tags are recycled into goods which are sold and the funds from the sales go towards buying wheelchairs for disadvantaged people.

Hugh and Anita continue their fight against single-use plastics, looking at tea bags and pre-packed sandwiches. Then, as coronavirus COVID-19 hits, they consider the problem of disposable face masks.

Find out how a 'Sustainability Squad' makes a difference to the environment and the amount of waste at their school. As well as reusing items at the school and teaching younger students about how to be sustainable, this school has a hive for native bees to encourage pollination.