Oranges are the only fruit

Oranges are the only fruit 

(c),(i) A look at the chemical resources that can be extracted from oranges (including limonene) and how this is an exemplar of the Circular Economy (CfE levels 3&4, N4, H, AH)

This workshop (developed in association with the Ellen McArthur Foundation) uses oranges and the chemical resources that can be extracted from it as an exemplar to help explain the concept of the Circular Economy.

It is at heart a series of simple experiments to extract chemicals from oranges – limonene and pectin for example. The activities as a whole, however, challenge the concept of waste and demonstrate how, at least to an extent, industrial processes can work in a circular rather than linear fashion. (The video below gives a short introduction)

 Oranges are the only fruit – Pupil’s guide

 Oranges are the only fruit – Teacher’s/Technician’s guide

Oranges are the only fruit – Risk Assessment

 Oranges are the only fruit – Powerpoint

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