Earth Protector: Plastic Detective

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About Course

Become a Plastic Detective and uncover the hidden story of plastic in your everyday life!

In this hands-on, action-based course, Junior Explorers will learn where plastic comes from, how it ends up in our rivers and oceans, and why it matters for wildlife and the planet. Through fun challenges and real-world activities, children will track their own plastic use, discover surprising sources of plastic, and take meaningful steps to reduce it.

Course Content

What’s the Story with Plastic?
Where does it come from? How long does it last?

  • The Story of Plastic
  • How does plastic end up in the ocean?
  • What Happens to Plastic After Its Thrown Away?
  • How long does plastic last?
  • Surprising things made from plastic

Earth Protector Heroes
Meet some inventors who are reducing plastic by creating better alternatives and some who are cleaning up plastic

Being a Plastic Detective
How much plastic do we use? How can we reduce the use of plastic?

Earn Your Plastic Detective Badge
Create a post in the Earth Protectors Community and share what you accomplished in your challenges