What is the ReImagine Challenge?
The Repak ReImagine Challenge is an exciting new pilot programme that brings recycling and the circular economy to life for primary school pupils of all levels.
What will students learn?
We aim to promote hands-on learning about recycling on what can and cannot be recycled and encourage students to reflect on their own recycling habits. Our resources feature content and concepts on the Circular Economy, reduction of waste and explores real-world examples of product reuse and repurposing.
Reimagine Challenge Competition
It’s all about sparking imagination, sustainability, and a new way of thinking about waste. The challenge ends with a hands-on competition where pupils design and build something brand new using only recycled materials.
What will students learn?
Recycling
Through the Repak ReImagine Challenge, we aim to promote hands-on learning about. What can and cannot be recycled and encourage students to reflect on their own recycling habits.
Circular economy
The concept of reducing waste by keeping materials in use for longer and exploring real-world examples of product reuse and repurposing.
Creative reuse
Encourage students to view waste as a resource for creativity and innovation. Spark engineering and design thinking by showcasing real-world examples of waste repurposed into functional objects.
Download our lesson plans
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Competition Entry Form
Enter the Repak ReImagine Challenge today by clicking the ‘Enter now’ button below. Entries close on the 4th of June. Our two winning entries will receive a €500 bursary for their school!
FAQ
What is the Repak ReImagine Challenge?
The Repak ReImagine Challenge is an exciting new pilot programme that brings recycling and the circular economy to life for primary school pupils of all levels.
Through fun, hands-on learning, students will explore how to turn waste into something wonderful, culminating in a creative competition to design and build an item entirely from recycled materials.
Who can enter?
Primary school children who attend primary schools registered in the Republic of Ireland. Entries can be made individually, in teams, or as a class.
What materials can I use?
Anything you can rescue from the bin! newspapers, shampoo bottles, milk cartons, cardboard boxes, old fabric, yoghurt pots, cork stoppers, crisp packets, old fabric & padding, old schoolbooks, packaging, ribbons. The list is endless!
What are the prizes?
Two winning entries (1 per school) will each bag €500 for their school plus a class goodie box packed with fun surprises.
How do I enter?
- Submit your entry by 4th June 2025
- Include a short description of the project
- Upload either a link to video (Youtube or Vimeo) or 2 photos of your creation to (insert link)
What is the entry date?
Entries must be submitted by 4th June 2025
What date are winners announced?
Winners will be announced 13th June 2025
How are winners announced?
Winners will be contacted directly by the Repak ReImagine Challenge team at the contact details provided when entering.
Get In Touch
Email us directly at info@repak.ie
Phone us on +353 1 807 3333
For media queries, please contact pressteam@repak.ie