The children want to start collecting plastic bottle tops to recycle with Lids4Kids. They meet a nice volunteer who will drive their lids to Canberra for them. Then they send a letter home to their families and ask them to collect plastic bottle tops from milk bottles, pop bottles and water bottles. The children enjoy washing the lids in warm soapy water with their family (and pet dog). Next week all the children bring in a bag of lids each. Together they group the lids into colour groups. The nice volunteer pick them up and takes them to Lids4Kids in Canberra. The lids are then turned into a rainbow colored park bench. The teacher surprises the children by buying the rainbow park bench for their playground.

Lids4Kids in My School

Charlotte, with a determined expression, picking up bottle tops in the schoolyard.

Charlotte and Henry were playing in the school yard when they noticed plastic bottle tops scattered on the ground. Charlotte had an idea and said, 'Let's collect these bottle tops and do something good with them!' Henry thought it was a great idea and they decided to start collecting the bottle tops to recycle with Lids4Kids.

The Idea

A volunteer with a friendly smile loading a car with bags of collected bottle tops.

The children shared their idea with their classmates and soon everyone in the school was excited about the project. They met a nice volunteer who offered to drive their collected bottle tops all the way to Canberra for them. The children were thrilled to have someone who could help them with their mission.

The Volunteer

Henry, looking hopeful, placing a letter into an envelope addressed to his family.

Charlotte and Henry wrote a letter to their families, explaining the project and asking them to collect plastic bottle tops from milk bottles, pop bottles, and water bottles. They were hopeful that their families would support their initiative and help them make a difference.

Letter to Families

A happy family and a playful dog washing bottle tops together.

The families enthusiastically joined in, and the children enjoyed washing the collected lids in warm soapy water with their family and even their pet dog. It was a fun and bonding experience for everyone involved.

Washing the Lids

A child's hands organizing colorful bottle tops into groups.

The following week, all the children brought in a bag of lids each. They were proud of their contribution and couldn't wait to see the impact of their collective effort. Together, they grouped the lids into color groups, making the process even more exciting.

Bringing in the Lids

The nice volunteer waving goodbye to the children as he drives away with the lids.

The nice volunteer arrived to pick up the lids and take them to Lids4Kids in Canberra. The children were filled with joy as they watched the lids being loaded into the car, knowing that they were one step closer to making a difference.

The Collection

A beautiful rainbow-colored park bench made from recycled bottle tops.

In Canberra, the collected lids were turned into a beautiful rainbow-colored park bench. The children were amazed to see the transformation and felt incredibly proud of what they had accomplished together.

Transformation

Excited children playing on a new rainbow park bench in their school playground.

To their surprise, the teacher revealed that she had bought the rainbow park bench for their school playground. The children couldn't contain their excitement and knew that their school would now have a special place made from their own efforts to cherish and enjoy.