Recycling Car with Belt Drive Kit

Recycling Car with Belt Drive Kit – Eco‑Focused Vehicle Project for D&T

The Recycling Car with Belt Drive Kit encourages creative engineering using recycled materials. Students build a motorised vehicle using a 0.5L plastic bottle as the chassis, learning about sustainability, mechanics and problem‑solving.

The project involves realistic making skills including soldering, cutting, sawing and marking, though assembly is also possible without soldering. Requires a 1.5V AA battery (not included).

Key Features

• Works with recycled bottles (0.5L)
• Belt drive system for realistic vehicle mechanics
• Hands‑on construction tasks including cutting and assembly
• Bottle and battery not included
• Ideal for sustainability‑themed lessons

How It Can Be Used in Design & Technology Lessons

• Sustainable design through recycled materials
• Building motorised vehicles with belt drives
• Learning mechanical systems such as pulleys
• Developing core workshop skills
• Encouraging creativity and problem‑solving

A fun, environmentally conscious project that links engineering with sustainability.