Dinosaurs vs. Cockroaches

Aims of the tool

To learn the difference between circular and linear economy, to raise awareness on climate change, to learn to adapt and survive in alternative ways, getting out of the comfort zone

Description of the tool

1. Start with showing 2 pictures - 1 of dinosaurs and another one of cockroaches - asking participants, who do they think are stronger and why.
2. Split the participants in small groups and ask them to make lists of common things they do at home, including their basic needs (cooking, washing dishes, going to toilet, washing clothes, washing hands etc.).
3. Ask the groups to imagine there is no water and electricity. Ask them to find an alternative solution for the same actions a) if they are out in the nature, b) if they are still at their accommodations.
4. Ask the groups to present one smartest solution from their list.
5. Hold a discussion.
6. Optionally, You may also ask each group to present the life cycle of some product (e.g. a piece of clothes, an apple, a mobile phone, a diaper etc.) in a linear type economy and a circular type economy. Compare and discuss.

Hold the final reflection:
1. How far/fantastic were the provided solutions from Your real life practice?
2. How much do You think You care about the planet life? And how much do You do for it? (e.g. from 1 to 10).
3. What are Your lifehacks, good practices in this area?
4. What would You like to try from the new practices? What would You like to do more?
5. How can You/we raise the awareness of common responsibility for the environment and motivate others to make practical change?