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What is sustainability?

Sustainability is about taking care of the world we live in and keeping it safe for future generations.

Resources and sustainability video

What is sustainability? Learn more about ways to be sustainable in the community.

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People use many every day.

Some are , like solar and wind power.

Others are , such as coal and oil which are limited resources.

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What is climate change?

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Evironmental activist: Greta Thunberg

Climate change describes changes in the Earth鈥檚 temperature through and an increase in.

Scientists have found that human actions such as burning has led to warmer temperatures.

This has led to efforts from many people to take action in trying to reduce climate change.

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Evironmental activist: Greta Thunberg
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How can we be more sustainable?

People make choices all the time that affect the environment. By making small, sustainable changes we can be responsible citizens and make a positive impact on the environment and our planet.

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 5, , Recycle more As well as recycling cardboard, plastic and glass at home, search for extra recycling opportunities in your community.
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Did you know?

A sailing boat has been made entirely from plastic waste and flip flops in Kenya, to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the world鈥檚 oceans.

The boat's name is Flipflopi!

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What is the UK Government doing to help with sustainability?

The UK Government has introduced different policies and strategies to be more sustainable.

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Solar and wind power - These are used to create energy. They are renewable resources and do not emit any harmful gases.

Carrier bag charges - In England, all shops must charge for single-use carrier bags, reducing the amount of single-use plastic.

Plastic straw ban - The Government has banned businesses like restaurants and cafes supplying single-use plastic straws and stirrers.

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Activities

Design a sustainable town

Imagine building a sustainable town

  • What do you think it would look like?
  • What things could you put in place to make it 'green'?

On a piece of paper, design and draw a new and sustainable town.

You could include features such as:

  • electrical charging points
  • sustainable housing with solar panels
  • ways to grow food easily
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Be a sustainability detective

How far do you and your family go to be sustainable?

  • Look around your home and see what sorts of things you do to support sustainability.
  • Are there any changes you could make to be more sustainable?

Perhaps you could encourage your friends and family to do a 'plastic-free' packed lunch or doing an upcycling craft project?

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Resources and sustainability - Quiz

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Play fun and educational primary games in science, maths, English, history, geography, art, computing and modern languages.

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