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In this up-cycling activity, learners recycle plastic bags and repurpose them into useful wallets.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Ancient trash tells archaeologists a lot about the past. In this activity, learners take a close look inside their trash can and think about the clues it offers about their lives.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this engineering activity, challenge learners to make a "grabber" that can pick up trash. Learners use simple materials to create pinchers that can grab small items.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this Bob the Builder(TM)-themed activity, learners explore the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) by rotating through several activity stations.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 6 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners collect, categorize, weigh and analyze classroom trash and discuss ways that engineers have helped to reduce solid waste.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners simulate the separation techniques that materials recovery facilities (MRFs) use and then design their own series of recycling techniques.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore a bucket of sand and beach objects.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes