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Unit 3 Conservation
Lesson 2 War on Plastic
Which do you prefer Why
Wasteful, unnecessary, unrecyclable…
Keep it fresh, convenient, last longer…
Listen for understanding
It is stupid to wrap coconuts in plastic. ( )
Plastic packaging keeps the product fresh. ( )
Plastic packaging is bad for the environment. ( )
The packaging should be recyclable. ( )
We should do away with packaging completely. ( )
Refillable containers are not convenient. ( )
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Listen for understanding
Plastic packaging
Kevin: For Against
Each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. Isn’t this the ____________example of packaging ever
But it’s completely ______________________. It already has its own natural packaging. It’s got a _____________ that’s almost impossible to break!
A lot of the plastic used in packaging _____________. It’s _________ for the environment: Our oceans are _________________, and animals and birds end up _____________the plastic and ________ as a result.
wasteful and unnecessary
most stupid
tough shell
never recycles
full of plastic waste
swallowing
dying
terrible
Listen for understanding
Plastic packaging
Alicia: For Against
But there is __________for this. Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer in the _____________. The packaging helps to ___________________, the product will ____________.
But the plastic wrapping also has___________. It stops coconut hairs from ___________________ during transport. And it keeps the coconut ____.
But let’s be realistic: We still need packaging. We just need to use the __________ of packaging.
a reason
best condition
keep the product fresh
last longer
other uses
getting into other food
clean
right kind
negative
positive
A supermarket in Germany is one of many which have adopted refillable containers.
The supermarket where you refill your own containers.
In March 2018, the UK Government announced plans to introduce a plastic packaging tax that will come into effect from April 2022.
Any other suggestions or solutions
Voice your opinions
Group work(10 min):
4-5 students in a group discuss, persuade, and advocate.
Design a poster including your opinions and solutions.
The WAR on plastic packets needs urgent attention.
How can we win the war
To use plastic packets or not to use them
What solutions can you find
Some examples of posters
Share your posters
Homework
Polish the poster.
Shoot a Vlog. In the vlog, you should:
1. explain your design of the poster.
2. voice your opinions using your poster.
3. include your suggestions or solutions.