Ready to Save The Planet?
Let's get creative with Trash Art!
DURATION
30-60 MinutesWHERE
From the comfort and safety of your own home.
WHEN
Throughout the yearWHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED
AdultHOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Youth-led initiatives help make changes that are long-term and sustainable. You have the power to make a difference!
DESCRIPTION
Our mission is to empower communities to leap into the future of clean energy.
Design and build planters out of plastic water bottles as a way to combat plastic pollution and waste. Utilize resources available at home, or would otherwise be considered waste, to create a purpose for a plastic bottle, as opposed to dumping into a landfill.
ITEMS NEEDED
- plastic bottle
- tape
- soil
- seeds
- If you do not have any packaged seeds, look within your garden for any flowers that contain seeds!
- twine or string
- water
- ruler
- scissors
- Please be careful when utilizing scissors and have an adult present to aid you in this portion of the activity.
- hole punch (optional)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Spreading the Word and Save our Planet!
NEXT STEPS
Reference our slideshow, Trash Art, for a step-by-step guide to creating your own trash art.
WEBSITE
Reference our slideshow, Trash Art.