Plastic Pipes and the Circular Economy

These resources are part of the Plastic Pipes and the Circular Economy suite of resources, created with PIPA.

This Design & Technologies unit for Years 5& 6 unit is designed to 

• raise students’ awareness of the role that plastic pipes play in meeting the needs of communities by delivering everyday services and utilities
• creatively explore factors influencing material designers’ decision-making during a design process
• develop an understanding of the diverse range of requirements for useable and sustainable pipes
• encourage critical thinking about material use in infrastructure, focusing on the environmental impact of plastics
• explore the concept of the circular economy, emphasising how recycling and reuse can transform the building industry
• engage students in hands-on activities that involve designing and testing sustainable pipe systems.