• What is it about?
  • Introductory video for "New Life goes to school" - Lesson 2: Circular economy
  • Teamwork: What can I do to promote the circular economy?
  • Educational game: What does not fit into the picture of a circular economy?
  • Test: How big is your CO2 footprint?
  • Learning quiz: 5 questions on the sustainable circular economy

What is it about?

A circular economy aims to utilise products and raw materials for as long as possible. In practical terms, this means avoiding waste by reusing and repairing existing products. If this is not possible, they are broken down again into their starting materials, i.e. raw materials. New (recycled) products can then be manufactured from them.

Contents

Lesson 2: Circular economy 1
Lesson 2: Circular economy 2
Start of lesson 2: Circular economy

Introduction: Video clip

We have prepared a short film to introduce the topic and raise pupils' awareness of the importance of a functioning circular economy (including in landscaping) for the environment and climate. This can be followed by a short discussion on the importance and benefits of a sustainable circular economy.

You are currently seeing a placeholder content of YouTube. To access the actual content, click on the button below. Please note that data will be passed on to third-party providers.

More information
Unlock content Accept required service and unblock content

Teamwork: What can I do to promote the circular economy?

Everyone can contribute to promoting a sustainable circular economy. Encourage a discussion about the opportunities available to every pupil in their everyday life, at school and at work. The following graphic from the i!bk education initiative shows possibilities and can be used as an introduction to the discussion. What is behind the terms that are formed with the prefix RE?

Lesson 2: Circular economy 3
Lesson 2: Circular economy 4

Educational game: What does not fit into the picture of a circular economy?

The circular economy is a model of production and consumption in which existing materials and products are shared, leased, reused, repaired, refurbished and recycled for as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended.

The aim of the educational game is to recognise the black sheep that does not fit into the picture of a sustainable circular economy from each of four photos. The solution is in the following picture.

quiz2start
quiz211
quiz212
quiz221
quiz222
quiz231
quiz232
quiz241
quiz242
quiz251
quiz252
quiz261
quiz262
quiz271
quiz272
quiz281
quiz282

Test: How big is your CO2 footprint?

An important positive effect of a sustainable circular economy is the reduction of climate-damaging CO2 emissions. In Germany, each person produces an average of 12.5 tonnes of CO2 per year. If we want to protect the environment and climate for future generations, CO2 emissions should be reduced to 2 tonnes per person per year.

To make the pupils aware of how many CO2 emissions they cause every day, both privately and professionally, we ask them (individually, in small groups or as a class) to calculate their personal CO2 footprint. There is also a practical online CO2 calculator from the Federal Environment Agency: https://uba.co2-rechner.de/de_DE/

A quick CO2 check can be carried out here and a personal CO2 balance drawn up. Optionally, you can then consider (individually, in small groups or as a class) how you can improve your personal and professional carbon footprint: https://uba.co2-rechner.de/de_DE/sc-living-hs#panel-scenario

Show content
Lesson 2: Circular economy 5

Learning quiz: 5 questions on the sustainable circular economy

In a quiz, pupils can once again engage with the topic of the circular economy in a fun way. There are four alternative answers to each question, at least one of which must be correct. The quiz can be played with the whole class in small groups or by each pupil individually. The correct solution should be discussed briefly afterwards.

Click on the graphic to display the resolution in which the correct answer(s) is/are highlighted. Click again to display the next question. Hint: The quiz questions can of course also be printed out.  

quiz211
quiz212
quiz221
quiz222
quiz231
quiz232
quiz241
quiz242
quiz251
quiz252

Certificate of participation for pupils and trainees

You can issue students and trainees with a certificate of attendance to document their successful participation in the eight lessons. The Free template for the certificate can be requested here without obligation.

Request your certificate of participation now free of charge and without obligation
Lesson 2: Circular economy 6

Free sample pack with teaching material to accompany your lessons

Lesson 2: Circular economy 7

To better convey the lesson content in class, you can free of charge and without obligation request a sample pack with material samples and GaLaBau demo products.

The package includes material samples of shredded tyre rubber and coloured rubber granulate, sustainable landscaping products made from tyre rubber granulate and a sample box with samples of sustainable floor coverings for sport and play.

I hereby request a free, no-obligation
NEW LIFE sample pack for the GaLaBau classroom.

You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Default. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.

Unblock content
More Information
Note: The mandatory field is marked. All other fields are voluntary. Your data will only be collected and stored electronically strictly for the purpose of processing and answering your enquiry. Information on data processing can be found here: Data protection.