plastic bags everywhere

Critical Questions:

1. Do you think that NOT using plastic bags is important? Or do you think it’s not a good deal? I think it is a good idea to ban plastic bags

2. What will happen if we continue to use plastic bags? Will it affect us? Will it affect other animals? Will it affect sea creatures? It will save hundreds of turtles and fish!

3. Do you think we will ever be able to get rid of plastic bags globally? I believe that we could, but only with great effort!

4. If you couldn’t use plastic anymore, what is the worst thing that would happen? I could not play with any toys.

Practical Thinking Questions:

1. What is a solution to stop plastic bags from being produced? What is a solution to stop plastic being produced? Find a replacement and use that instead of plastic

2. Ask your parents if they use more plastic lately than they used to 10 years ago. Why have they made a change? Why not?

3. This week, try and go plastic free. At home, in your lunch, at school. Give it a go! If it is easy, well done! If it is hard, send a letter to the companies that made it hard for you. Ask your favourite brand of biscuits why they package in plastic rather than paper. Write a letter to your local MP demanding change. Let’s make this happen!