How to be a waste warrior

Craig meets ‘Straw no more’ campaigner Molly. Why are straws and plastic so damaging to the environment? What does the term ‘single use plastic’ mean? How can we reduce the amount of straws being used? How did Molly convince people to stop using straws?

Kell describes different types of pollution. What kinds of pollution does the clip show? Where does pollution come from? How can we stop pollutants from entering the ecosystem?

In this episode, Stefan visits a vast recycling plant to explore how 2D and 3D shapes are used to sort and reuse rubbish, and visits a school that uses recycled objects in many different ways.

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.