What A Waste! Circular Economy CPD for Educators by https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7 This is where your school team can learn and plan around zero waste, circular economies and climate change, supporting the development of your Climate Action Plan and related classroom work. This project started as a series of 3 experiential and participatory workshops for Sustainability leads, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Senior Leaders. DEVELOPED BY LIVERPOOL WORLD CENTRE, THIS PROJECT WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH FUNDING BY THE MERSEYSIDE RECYCLING & WASTE AUTHORITY (MRWA). en-us 2024-12-11 11:24:41 UTC 2026-07-09 00:00:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/2960717932/2dbe129d07404696de6b47130d56eb13/NEW_LOGO_PRINT_300dpi_01.jpg DfE Sustainability Strategy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255623301 2024-12-11 12:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255623301 Video for staff and leaders explaining the importance of Sustainability, from the DfE neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255624285 2024-12-11 12:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255624285 Responses to the DfE Sustainability Strategy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255629181 Our Shared World is a broad coalition advocating for SDG 4.7 in England by 2030. First chaired by Oxfam and WWF-UK, and currently chaired by SEEd, the University of Worcester, ThoughtBox Education and Oxford Brookes University, OSW is a coalition of more than 150 members including NGOs, Businesses, Universities; Teacher, Headteacher and Student Unions, Subject Associations, Youth Groups, and individuals.

Our Shared World has a host of resources tp stimulate discussion and learning in schools.

]]> 2024-12-11 12:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255629181 UN Sustainable Development Goals neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255631067 2024-12-11 12:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255631067 neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255637037 2024-12-11 12:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255637037 Classroom activities focusing on food neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255638190 2024-12-11 12:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255638190 neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255642042 2024-12-11 12:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255642042 neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255650113 2024-12-11 12:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255650113 KS2 Plastic Planet classroom resource pack neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255651958 2024-12-11 12:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255651958 Reusing a plastic bottle - for Upper KS2 and KS3 pupils neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255652625 2024-12-11 12:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255652625 Make your own t-shirt shopping bag neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255652975 A practical activity for all age groups reusing t-shirts to make shopping bags

]]> 2024-12-11 12:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255652975 Climate Champions neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255653923 Curriculum resource pack for climate change

]]> 2024-12-11 12:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255653923 neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255655467 2024-12-11 12:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255655467 Video exploring sustainable and fossil fuel energy sources - ideal for Primary pupils neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255656615 2024-12-11 12:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255656615 Link to Fast Fashion padlet of links and activities from a previous LWC project neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255658499 Created in collaboration with Faiths4Change (Fashion Fix project, also funded by MRWA)

]]> 2024-12-11 12:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255658499 Website for primary schools and educators focusing on waste and reducing what goes to landfill neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255659765 2024-12-11 12:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255659765 Waste Investigators: activities for pupils aged 5-14 neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255661062 Aimed at students aged 5-14 years, this pack contains a range of different activities based on the theme of waste. The activities cover a mixture of topics including: the environment and pollution, recycling, separating materials, waste degradation, and digestion. Designed for use in class or within a science week or club they promote investigative work and communication skills

]]> 2024-12-11 12:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255661062 A website that allows you to find how and where you can recycle clothes neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255667137 2024-12-11 12:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255667137 Article from H&M (2019) highlighting how they are managing the fast fashion issue neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255667991 Useful for secondary students

]]> 2024-12-11 12:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255667991 How swapping food can have a big impact neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255696599 From WWF: simple information around the benefits of food swapping, with practical advice - suitable for Upper KS2 and KS3.

]]> 2024-12-11 13:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255696599 How to compost neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255697220 Practical advice for primary and secondary pupils and educators on how to create compost and how this can help combat food waste and climate change

]]> 2024-12-11 13:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255697220 An inspirational project... neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255698085 2024-12-11 13:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255698085 Stories from the Makers of Your Clothes: resources shared with us by Leeds University 'Sustainable Threads' project. neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255700353 'We don’t often think about the people who make our clothes. But even a simple cotton t-shirt tells a complex story of hundreds of workers involved in a long, global supply chain.'


This series of 7 videos - Hands, Skills, Diversity, Consumers, Women's Voices, Travel and Life - brings the voices of workers to the discussion of clothes and fashion.


]]> 2024-12-11 13:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255700353 Video explaining how sustainable T-shirt production is neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255701571 2024-12-11 13:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255701571 Video highlighting the life of a T-shirt neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255702249 2024-12-11 13:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255702249 Life Cycle of a T Shirt - visual aid to the circular or linear life of a t-shirt neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255707337 Simple way in to production of T Shirts and what happens next - great for Primary pupils

]]> 2024-12-11 13:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255707337 Fast Fashion and Climate Change glossary neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255726896 2024-12-11 13:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255726896 Climate Justice: information and support for educators neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255731927 2024-12-11 13:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255731927 What happens to our waste? Opportunity to go and see! neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255733482 2024-12-11 13:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255733482 Teacher Guide: sustainable and fast fashion neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255741670 Information, activities and ideas for

learning about the impacts of fast fashion

From Oxfam

]]> 2024-12-11 13:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3255741670 The Circular Economy - for pupils (KS2) neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3282161731 2025-01-07 09:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3282161731 Exploring energy: Premier League Primary Stars neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3282166631 2025-01-07 09:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3282166631 Climate Explorers neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290297163 2025-01-14 11:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290297163 CC Facts & Actions from Woodland Trust neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290298435 2025-01-14 11:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290298435 BBC report (2025): Shein neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290509661 Detailed analysis of fast fashion chain Shein from the BBC, good for Secondary pupils

]]> 2025-01-14 13:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290509661 Refood - turning food waste into energy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290525278 2025-01-14 14:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290525278 Ministry of Eco Education neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290640424 Videos to inform, educate and inspire your students

]]> 2025-01-14 15:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3290640424 Waste management hierarchy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392831953 Good background for Y10 and above from Axil, a more detailed explanation of the Waste Hierarchy

]]> 2025-04-02 14:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392831953 Keep Britain Tidy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392833273 A summary of the Waste Hierarchy ideal for KS3

]]> 2025-04-02 14:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392833273 LCR and zero waste neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392838218 2025-04-02 14:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392838218 Circular economy and climate change in more depth- for KS3 and above and/or staff neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392855303 2025-04-02 14:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392855303 What is the circular economy? neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392856914 2025-04-02 14:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392856914 Brief overview explaining the Circular Economy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392904824 2025-04-02 14:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392904824 Overview: Zero waste neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392906747 2025-04-02 14:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392906747 Overview: the Waste Hierarchy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392907629 2025-04-02 14:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3392907629 A Storytelling Dice Game neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3741395474 Great resource for storytelling around climate issues

]]> 2026-01-06 15:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3741395474 9Rs ranking activity (Diamond 9) neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3741431958 Discussion-based activity for staff or pupils - designed to draw out understanding and opinions on different ways to avoid sending waste to landfill or incineration...

]]> 2026-01-06 15:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3741431958 Climate Ambassadors neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742648961 Information as to who, what, why etc

]]> 2026-01-07 09:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742648961 Requesting the support of a Climate Ambassador neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742649875 2026-01-07 09:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742649875 Detailed support for writing your own CAP neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742650454 Friends of the Earth

]]> 2026-01-07 09:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742650454 Checklist for Sustainability Leads/Green Reps neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742651427 Green Reps Checklist NEU

]]> 2026-01-07 09:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742651427 Climate Checklist for schools neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742652375 Leeds DEC

]]> 2026-01-07 09:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742652375 CAP Template neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742653296 2026-01-07 09:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742653296 Vocab game neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742679978 2026-01-07 09:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742679978 Linear v Recycling v Circular economy models: basic visual representations for pupils and staff neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742701808 2026-01-07 10:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742701808 Video outlining linear and circular economies for Primary pupils neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742758117 Good for primary pupils with a cardboard box as an example.

]]> 2026-01-07 11:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742758117 KS2/3 DT lesson plan for re-purposing an old T-Shirt neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742761433 2026-01-07 11:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742761433 How to reduce waste: a detailed but easy-to-follow guide for adults neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742769539 2026-01-07 11:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742769539 Detailed explanation of zero waste concept and definitions for adults neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742771058 2026-01-07 11:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3742771058 Climate Change Bingo neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3750775089 2026-01-14 12:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3750775089 NASA: data for educators on Climate Change neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758635318 2026-01-21 10:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758635318 Climate change resources for schools neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758636576 Classroom resources to help illustrate the impacts of climate change on the planet and all the species who live on it

]]> 2026-01-21 10:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758636576 Climate Changemakers neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758637540 A quick and easy introduction to why we need climate education – part of the SDG World’s Largest Lesson programme

]]> 2026-01-21 10:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758637540 Lessons for Climate Action neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758638863 Ideas from Leeds Development Education Centre website about how climate change themes and issues can be integrated into existing lesson subjects such as Maths, MFL, Science, RE & Citizenship.

]]> 2026-01-21 11:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758638863 Education unlocks climate action neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758641299 Cross-curricular activities for ages 7-11 and 11-16 that also encourage critical thinking, with inspiration from Global Youth Ambassadors and ideas on how to work collaboratively to take collective climate action in school and in the community

]]> 2026-01-21 11:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758641299 Video for schools: Fast Fashion neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758645782 From a recent joint LWC and Faiths4Change project, great for KS3

]]> 2026-01-21 11:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3758645782 Support for educators neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760626544 DfE website full of useful info, documents, CPD, activities etc.

]]> 2026-01-22 15:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760626544 Overall summary of the benefits of circular economies neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760628898 Ideal for KS3 and above including staff

]]> 2026-01-22 15:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760628898 Video for Secondary or staff: what is the circular economy? neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760633663 From Bloomberg News

]]> 2026-01-22 15:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760633663 Y5 Unit of Work on Sustainability from Oak Academy neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760638580 2026-01-22 15:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760638580 KS2/3 DT Circular Economy Unit of Work from World's Largest Lesson neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760639873 2026-01-22 15:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760639873 Sustainability-themed lesson plans for Secondary Schools neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760641810 2026-01-22 15:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3760641810 Reasons to refuse plastic - a guide for Upper KS2 and KS3 pupils neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766173248 2026-01-27 14:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766173248 Tips for pupils and staff alike in reducing our single-use plastic consumption neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766176846 2026-01-27 14:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766176846 Making a pledge to reduce plastic waste neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766178366 Great for Primary schools

]]> 2026-01-27 14:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766178366 National Education Nature Park and biodiversity: support for schools neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766182683 2026-01-27 14:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766182683 Getting to net zero by 2030: practical support for schools neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766185162 2026-01-27 14:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3766185162 Sustainability presentation for Governors & SLT neil213 https://padlet.com/neil213/370h3symdft6fq7/wish/3767804887 Adapted from a session created and used by colleagues from Schools Climate Education South Yorkshire (SCESY).

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