S'Mart Tank Updates

Cool Cups

• This group is working with Ben Reid to persuade cafes to use reusable cups rather than adding to landfill.
• Their website is live.
• They have had a meeting with the manager of Fava Cafe to get them onside with their project.

Scooter Mudguard

• This group is working with Dave Green to create a scooter mudguard.
• This group have a live website.
• They are creating possible designs to go on the mudguards that people can select from.
• They are contacting sticker companies to work alongside them.
• Basic Bikes are sending a representative in this Friday to talk to the team about the possibilities of working with them.

Waste Warriors

• This group is working with Catherine Fink to work on recycling soft plastic at St Martins School.
• They have a live website.
• They have communicated with St Martins New World to work alongside them to contribute to their soft plastics recycling project.
• They are looking to use the current school rubbish bins as soft plastic recycling bins from next term.
• They will be running a competition to design a logo for the soft plastic bins.

My Board Mate

• They are working alongside Darrin Gordon to create a magnetic board mate for teachers.
• They have a great prototype.
• Their website is live.
• Last Friday they visited Darrin's work and learned about shipping, costings, spreadsheets etc.
• They have surveyed teachers on their interest in purchasing this product.

Real Paper

• This group is working with Anne Lardner to create recycled paper.
• They will be running their first session with children in Room 2 this Friday.
• They have a live website.
• They have experimented with making paper from pulp.
• They are looking at selling packs of paper or cards, as well as running small group lessons.

Smart Worms

• This group is working with Alison Low to create mini, portable worm farms.
• Last week they visited Mitre 10 Mega and were gifted some materials.
• They have a live website.
• Today they have made their first group worm farm.
• They are receiving worms and soil from our Garden to Table team.
• This group is nearly ready to advertise in our school newsletter and begin selling their awesome product!