ENGINEERING Engineering is all around you Engineers construct bridges and buildings build motors and more Modern engineers work to create these things in an Earth friendly way They find ways to produce less waste reuse materials and create new uses for objects You can repurpose household materials to make things too Get ready to become an Earth friendly engineer 4
6 THE BASICS CHOOSING MATERIALS When you're gathering things to repurpose it's okay to be picky For example avoid crumpled paper or cardboard with stains Ask an adult before reusing something that isn't in the recycling bin The item may be serving another purpose already CLEAN MACHINE Reused materials may carry germs or leftover food Give these materials a good scrub before you craft with them Wash and dry recycled plastic items Rinse used popsicle sticks well and let them dry completely before using them in a project
STAY SAFE Some crafts in this book require sharp or hot tools Ask for an adult's help when using these items craft knife hot glue gun hammer and nail 7
