"Turn everyday waste into something amazing!" Students will take on real-world challenges in sustainability by finding creative ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and use recycled materials in new ways.
Activities include:
Trash to Treasure Design Challenge – Turning old materials into functional products.
Reusable Bag Design – Creating custom, reusable fabric bags.
Eco-Friendly Business Proposals – Coming up with ideas for businesses that help the environment.
Recycling Race – A hands-on challenge to sort and repurpose waste effectively.
Participants must currently be in grades 3 to 5.
Registration starts on 08/19/2025 and ends on 08/26/2025.
Please contact University of Chicago Laboratory Schools if you have any questions.