DS Smith Launches New Circular Economy Educational Resource at COP26

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith has launched a downloadable lesson plan for the next generation as part of its ambition to lead the transition to the circular economy. Developed for ages 11 to 14, the “Let’s Go Circular!” lesson plan provides a teachers and anyone working with young people a free resource to introduce them to the concept of the circular economy.

Providing a guide on how we can all play a part in protecting the planet’s natural resources, the fun and engaging “Let’s Go Circular!” pack is available for download on the company’s website. The lesson plan includes a variety of everyday examples, entertaining activities and engaging videos to explain the difference between a linear and circular economy. It is designed to help the next generation understand the importance of recycling as part of protecting our finite natural resources.

The “Let’s Go Circular” lesson plan includes:

• A lesson plan to prepare the teacher
• A PowerPoint presentation to show the class
• A pack of speaker notes to assist in delivering the lesson
• Activities to engage the students

The “Let’s Go Circular” lesson plan was launched at The New York Times Climate Hub’s Ellen MacArthur Foundation Café at COP26. Since 2019, DS Smith has worked closely with the Foundation as a Strategic Partner to build its strategy, operations and packaging solutions around the circular economy. “We want to lead the way by inspiring young people and equipping them with the knowledge and resources they need to both understand what the circular economy is and, just as importantly, the role that they can play in helping to protect the world’s natural resources,” said Allison Berg, sustainability manager for DS Smith North America.

The delivery of school lesson plans and community projects, allied with putting sustainability at the heart of its communication strategy, has already helped DS Smith engage over 1 million people on the circular economy. “Whether you’re a teacher, scout leader, parent, employee or community leader, DS Smith is happy to do what it can to help you enable the next generation to ‘Go Circular,’” Berg said. As part of its Now and Next sustainability strategy, the company has pledged to engage 5 million people on the circular economy by 2030, helping to inspire communities around the world to create a more sustainable, circular future.

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