1. Everything comes from the earth

2. The earth gives us the
things we need for life

3. These things plus all the other materials that we
find useful are called natural resources

4. We can turn natural resources into materials that
we use everyday. Can you guess what these
products are made from?

5. Plastic is made from oil which was formed millions
of years ago by tiny dead sea animals being buried
and squashed underground

6. Glass is made from sand, soda ash and limestone
which are melted and then cooled. Sand and
limestone are made of tiny pieces of shell and rock.

7. Paper is made from wood. When trees are cut down
all the little bits left over are turned into pulp which
can be pressed into paper.

8. Drink cans are made from aluminium which is found
in a rock called bauxite. Aluminium is extracted and
pressed into sheets which can then be shaped.

9. Natural resources have taken millions of years to form
on earth and people are using them at a very fast rate.
Once these resources have gone they cannot be
replaced quickly. This is why it is important to
REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE

10. Imagine a world without trees….

11. Plastic is everywhere!
Imagine what life would be
like without it.

12. Every month the
Auckland region
produces enough
rubbish to fill a rugby
field 10 stories high
with rubbish!

13. What could you do when shopping to help reduce the
amount of waste you produce? REDUCE & REUSE
You can help reduce this pile of rubbish by
REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING the things
you and your family buy.

14. What could you do when shopping to help reduce the
amount of waste you produce? REDUCE & REUSE
Buy larger
containers that
can be reused for
storage – e.g. big
yogurt pots.
Use a collapsible
crate or reusable
shopping bags
instead of plastic
carrier bags
Why buy cards
and gift tags
when you can
make your own
from old cards?
Start a magazine
club – swapping
them rather than
buying new ones.
Buy packaging
that can berecycled easily orused again.
Do you really need
that new toy?
Could you borrow
or swap one with a
friend?
Refill water bottles
from the tap.
Buy things from
an op-shop.
Organise a litter-less
lunch challenge.

15. www.arvindguptatoys.com
Get creative…Make toys from trash!

16. Use old cans and tins to create some cool
garden decorations…
• Fill can with water, and freeze
• Place on a bag of rice
• Punch holes – ask an adult for help
• Paint with oil-based enamel
Why not add a festive twist?

17. How many ways can think of to reuse these things: