Up, Down Re-Cycling and Plastic Craftwork Group Brainstorming

Learning Outcomes:

  •  Participants will explore their current understanding of recycle, downcycling, upcycle and plastic craftwork before diving into the presentation;

Duration:

15-20 minutes

Materials needed:

  • Digital pool questionnaire handout

  • Whiteboard/Flipchart

  • Markers

Preparation

The trainer will create in one of the digital polling tools (like Mentimeter, Slido or other that the trainer is familiar with) the following questions where the groups/participants can submit their answers:

  • What do they think is recycling?
  • What do they think is upcycle?
  • What do they think is downcycle?
  • What is plastic craftwork?
  • Each group must give an example of a plastic craftwork technique.

Description

The trainer welcomes participants and explains the purpose of the exercise: to explore their current understanding recycle, upcycle and downcycle and plastic craftwork and its benefits , and to share knowledge and ideas with each other. 

Divide participants into small groups (3-4 people per group). Each group will work together to answer the questions and then share their insights with the larger group. Each group will access the digital polling tool where the trainer uploaded the questions.

The groups will have 2-3 minutes for each question to discuss their thoughts and write their answers in the digital polling tool. Each group share with the audience the answers that they put in the digital tool and the trainer writes down on the whitebord/flipchart the common answers of the groups.

The trainer summarizes the key points shared by the group. Transition smoothly into the presentation by linking the group’s ideas with the content to be covered. 

Debriefing

None.

Tips

The trainer must be attentive to participants, addressing their questions about the activity. 

They should begin the session punctually, introducing themselves and outlining the objectives and agenda. 

Throughout the session, the trainer will facilitate engagement by asking questions and leading interactive discussions. 

Additionally, the trainer will ensure that every participant remains actively involved and fully understands each aspect of the process. 

The resource”Digital pool questionnaire handout for the trainer” is for the trainer to see the answers of the groups.

Handouts and resources

Digital pool questionnaire handout for the trainer

Digital pool questionnaire handout for the participants

The trainer(s) can use these handouts for the session or create their own, as long as the same basic concepts are included (Questions related to recycling, downcycle, upcycle, plastic craftwork).

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