Education
Plastic Waste Awareness-Raising workshops & Collaborative Art Installation
By 2050, scientists have predicted there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans, we are well on our way to becoming witnesses to this scary prediction. Responding to this alarming study, we have created the concept of ‘a school of plastic fish’ made with 100% soft plastic waste. The fish depict an eerie yet beautiful ocean-scape where they hang from the ceiling, reminding us of a possible future and encouraging us to create positive behaviour change to reimagine a better and more sustainable future.
Our School of Plastic Fish (SoPF) program consists of two elements; the installation exhibit and the plastic waste workshops. Whilst the program is designed for the two elements to operate together,
as they compliment each other, we do offer both aspects as stand alone programs should that suit your needs better.
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Introduction to plastic pollution
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Waste minimisation actions
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Zero waste and Circular economy principles
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Art as a tool for raising awareness
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Practical skill of hand-sewing
Programs available for:
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Yrs 4, 5 & 6 School Students
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Community groups (all ages)
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*Please note, we are no longer offering this workshop
This crib to cradle examination of a natural ‘manufacturing’ process is filled with real-time learning opportunities and hands-on application of knowledge. From soil, seed, to cup or bowl as we grow gourds and measure the resources involved, participants not only end up with a beautiful, sustainable and biodegradable product, but also come out of the process with an indepth and innate understanding of sustainability and our responsibility to regenerate our natural surrounds; our ecosystem.
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Circular economy principles
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Long-term Thinking
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Responsible resource management
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Natural systems
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Waste minimisation
Program is adaptable to all ages.
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Sustainability Program for Schools & Community
Awareaway is committed to educating and inspiring all people to think and live sustainably. One of our core aims is a regenerative approach. ‘Gourd It’ is our program in sustainable, regenerative and circular economy thinking, where growing gourds - nature’s tupperware, is a tool to demonstrate how we can apply these principles to production and consumption.
Through 5 intensive workshops following the 10 month cycle of growing gourds, participants are invited to explore an alternative to plastic and other non-compostable/unsustainable materials. Whilst exploring this alternative, hands-on, we also discover that the solution to plastic waste and other resource heavy industries, is that there is no ‘one’ solution, and that in tackling this wicked problem; the many make up the one.
