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Jane Ting is the author of a children's book series that promotes sustainability, Zac's Happy Planet. She believes there is an ideal message for educators to send to children about plastic: “Think first!”

We provide a variety of shipping options thanks to our long-standing partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse staff is highly trained to package your goods exactly according to the specifications we provide. Your items are carefully inspected and properly secured before shipping. We ship to thousands clients each day across multiple countries. This is a sign of our determination to be the largest online retailer on earth. Warehouses and distribution centers can be located in Europe as well as in the USA.

“Unfortunately plastic lasts forever. It is not compostable so if it gets into the environment, land and seas it can have a negative effect, like sealife mistaking it for food.”

The inventory is always changing and we are unable to control it completely because several parties are involved, including our factory and warehouse. Stocks can be changed at any moment. It is possible that stock may run out after your order has been placed.

Building materials, ceramics, foam, glass, metal, leather, paper and cardboard, plastics, rubber, synthetic liquids and oils, and synthetic fibre and textiles.

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The policy is for 30 days. If 30 days have gone without a trace since the purchase, unfortunately we can't offer an exchange or refund.

The National Quality Standard (NQS) requires childcare services to "engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural environments" (3.2.1). The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) also specifies the use of both natural and processed materials (4.4).

Provide children with man-made materials as loose parts so they can engage in STEM learning. Talk to children about their differences in:

We will thoroughly inspect all items before sending. The majority of orders will be shipped within 48 hours. Delivery is expected to take between three and seven days.

A child's interest in processed materials offers an excellent opportunity to teach them about recycling. Children can learn to identify different materials and sort them into their appropriate bins. Support children in investigating how and why materials are turned into new products.

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The item should not be used, and it must be in its original condition. It should also be returned in its original packaging.

The Interest Forest is an online planning and programming tool for early childhood educators in Australia. Search for children's interests and discover relevant learning provisions.

“Try to avoid it when possible or use an alternative. For example, always use a refillable drink bottle and avoid using single-use plastics which take time and energy to make for just one use.

Early childhood education has a strong focus on nature play and natural materials. However, interaction with processed materials (including plastic) is just as important.