This page provides details of 'What's new?' in the world of Waste Education including forthcoming events, new resources and initiatives.

Recycle at school guide

The Waste and Resources Action Programme has developed an online resource for primary and secondary schools. The site aims to support school staff in setting up and maintaining effective recycling schemes by providing information, advice and resources. The site offers lesson plans, downloadable stickers for recycling bins/containers, posters for promoting recycling schemes and a searchable database of learning resources. For more information visit the site at www.recyclenow.com/schools/index.html.

'What a Waste' - FREE Waste Education film for Essex primary schools

The Essex County Council Waste Education Team has produced a Waste Education film for primary aged school pupils to raise awareness of waste issues and promote the 3Rs - reduce, reuse and recycle. The Essex-based film has been designed for use in the classroom and is accompanied by comprehensive Teachers' Notes. The film is available to Essex infant, junior and primary schools free of charge. To find out more and request a copy of the film, go to our page called What a Waste.

Disclaimer
The information contained on the What's New? page is believed to be correct. Where companies or organisations are listed, this does not act as an endorsement by Essex County Council, nor criticism of those excluded. If you find any errors or information not listed which you believe would provide a useful resource to others, please contact us at WasteEducationTeam@essex.gov.uk.