Plastics Use Audit

How much plastic do we consume? In this activity, students design an
investigation and conduct an audit of waste (trash and recycling) at home or in
their schools to discover the types and quantities of plastics that are consumed.
They use their findings to raise awareness about which items show up most
frequently. Then they conduct a follow-up audit and provide information on
whether increased awareness influenced people’s behaviors with regard
to plastic use.