The Great Pacific Garbage Patch- A video that everyone should watch.

Recycling Poster example:

Some of our Projects from Pallets-  break up the Pallets first session.

Some Comments From Students About Trash to Treasure

Peter:

Trash To Treasure.

What I have made: Pencil Holder, Desk Assorter, Chopping Board

What I have learnt: Wood work skills, Recycling 

What I Liked/Disliked: I liked the woodwork

Gideon:

Trash To Treasure.

What have I learnt? - I have learned that safety is key and also how to use tools such as the band saw, sander, and others. Learning more about these tools has boosted my knowledge and confidence in using it more often.

What have I made? - I have made a table organizer + pencil holder and a phone holder.

What have I liked/ disliked? - I have liked the learning process and being able to do it with my friends also creating projects out of scrap timber and being creative with it.

Gabriel:

Trash To Treasure.

• I learned how to make things out of woods and scraps

• I made a mini bookshelf, organizer, phone holder, and a chopping board

• I liked that we made stuff

Devon:

Trash To Treasure.

What I have learnt: Iv learnt trail and era, most builds won't be perfect first time round and usually involves a lot of compromise. I've learnt just because timber isn't high end and is recycled it's just as good if not better and the possibilities are endless. 

What I've made: I've made a book/shoe shelf, I've made a desk organiser, I've made a plant stand, and working on a cheese board.

Likes/Dislikes: Iv enjoy the practical side of things and the learning side of things and overall loved it. 

Nayin:

Trash To Treasure.

1.I have learnt about recycling and making nice wooden pieces with recycled wood.

2. I have made a phone holder, a shelve a wooden board  a box

3. I like recycling and learning how to use new tools and creating wooden pieces to take home. 

Cindy:

Trash To Treasure.

1. Learned about recycling waste and the impact of waste on the environment

 2, I have made small items from wood like phone holders and tennis rackets

 3. I really enjoyed what I learned in this subject and it has great practical applications in life.

Jione:

Trash To Treasure.

In this class I have learned a multitude of things, from improving my knowledge of the various tools, to the importance of marking wood precisely . I have made a desktop organiser, for tidying up desk spaces and storing your pens etc, and a wooden planter box that I am planning to use for planting potatoes. 

Matthew:

Trash To Treasure.

In trash to treasure I have learned about recycling and danger of machinery.

I have made a table organiser, cup coasters and a chopping board.

Tori:

Trash To Treasure.

I have learnt that you don't need to throw away old wood and pallets because you can make really cool things like the snowboard shelf just from recycled wood. I have also learnt that I really love working with wood and making very cool things out of it.

For my project I have made a snowboard shelf out of an old snowboard and the base underneath out of recycled wood.

I have mostly enjoyed everything we have done but my favourite part was definitely all the practical stuff we did like the shelf and the desk organiser.

Alistair:

How to Make a Worm Farm.

Creating a worm farm is a fantastic way to compost kitchen waste and create nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started, and I’ll also suggest a YouTube video link that walks through the process.

Steps to Set Up a Worm Farm

1. Gather Supplies:

• Containers: You can use plastic storage bins or purchase a worm farm kit.

• Bedding Material: Shredded newspaper, coconut coir, or cardboard.

• Red Wigglers (Eisenia fetida): These worms are best for composting.

• Moisture: Worms need a moist environment to thrive, but not too wet.

2. Drill Holes for Airflow and Drainage:

• Drill small holes in the sides for ventilation and larger holes in the bottom for drainage.

3. Add Bedding and Moisture:

• Fill the container with damp bedding and sprinkle some soil to help worms digest.

4. Add Worms and Food:

• Place the worms in the bin and gradually add small amounts of food scraps, like fruit peels, veggie scraps, and coffee grounds. Avoid citrus, meat, and dairy.

5. Maintain the Worm Farm:

• Add fresh bedding occasionally, and keep it in a cool, shaded place. Avoid overfeeding to prevent odors.

Suggested YouTube Video

Here’s a link to a great tutorial on building a worm farm from start to finish:

How to Make a Worm Farm at Homehttps://youtu.be/foKzAt-iubM?si=vCWhxoTTE_5h19eo