PET Recycling Machine Teacher Guide

This teacher guide supports the implementation of the PET Recycling Machine pathway through a structured, classroom-ready approach to recycling and circular economy. It helps educators plan and sequence sessions, introduce the PET recycling process, explain key machine components and safety considerations, and guide learners in the responsible use of plastic resources.

It includes step-by-step teaching suggestions, timing guidance and assessment tools to support hands-on activities such as bottle preparation, filament production and 3D printing with recycled PET. The guide also provides prompts to connect the technical work with sustainability, the SDGs and real-world problem solving, while strengthening teamwork and communication. Throughout the pathway, teachers can help students document evidence of learning and present the full journey from plastic waste to designed objects in a clear and meaningful way.