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Use It, Wear It (SiC6)
An effect is what happened or what the situation is, and a cause is why is happened or why it is so.
More and more people are creating more and more rubbish. The question posed is ‘what can be done with these mountains of waste’? With many councils encouraging people to reduce and recycle waste, many people are aware of how they can help the planet. One way to reduce or recycle waste is to turn it into wearable items, which, consequently, is quickly becoming a fashion trend.
Reading Age: 11.5; 12.5 years Text Type: Explanation Contents:
Introduction
Re-used or Recycled Fashions
Fashion from Re-used Materials
New Clothes from Old Clothes
Hats and Bags from Canvas
New bags from Used Plastic Bags
Bracelets from Used Computer Keyboards
Shoes From Worn Vehicle Tyres
Fashion from Recycled Materials
Fabrics from PET Waste
Fabrics from Waste Wool
What next?
Glossary and Index
What's included?