Waste and recycling information pack for schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Waste and recycling information pack for schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Introduction Welcome to the schools waste and recycling pack, full of information and advice about the FREE educational resources and recycling services available to schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Richmond Council has more than ten years experience of working with schools to promote environmental awareness and we have an officer who oversees all of the schools recycling collections. With this pack we aim to support you with taking the important message of reducing waste and tackling climate change into the classroom. Content includes information on: Competitions and awards Educational activities and resources Interesting recycling facts Recycling bins Free community reuse schemes Useful websites Schools Environment Forum Teacher training sessions To offer better advice to schools we have joined up with other groups and Council departments to form a Schools Environment Forum which enables us to connect schools with representatives for the eight main doorways of the National Framework for Sustainable Schools. These are: Food and drink Energy and water Travel and traffic Purchasing and waste Buildings and grounds Inclusion and participation Local well being Global dimension For more information or to report a missed collection day or an overflowing recycling bank go to: http://schools.richmond.gov.uk/recycling, call: 08456 122 660 or email eco@richmond.gov.uk Recycling facts Rubbish..no, it s true! Each pupil will use one and a half trees of paper and card each year. Recycling just one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours. Every steel can is 100% recyclable.it can be recycled over and over again into products like bicycles and of course new cans. One bottle bank can hold up to 3,000 bottles before it needs to be emptied. Recycling just one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a 60W light bulb for six hours. Also, did you know? On average every person in the UK throws away their own body weight in rubbish every seven weeks. In the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames alone we produce enough rubbish in one year to fill the Twickenham Rugby stadium. 60% of the content of the average Richmond Borough resident s dustbin could be recycled or composted but only 42% actually is! recycle.co.uk, www.britglass.co.uk, Recoup 2 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 3

Recycling resources Rubbish Challenge Game (KS1 & KS2) Key concepts: Reduce, reuse and recycle Description: A practical floor based game including a floor mat, dice, instructions and question cards. You will need clean rubbish and recycling containers. *You can play as a whole class divided into four teams or in smaller groups. The object of the game: For pupils to learn how to dispose of their waste in a way that has the least impact on the environment. Duration: From 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins per class*. Curriculum areas; Citizenship, English, Geography, PHSE, Science We Can Compost Key concepts: Composting Description: This can be used in an assembly or a talk to a class or environment/gardening club. The session looks at why we compost, what can and can t be composted at home and at school and how the process works. Duration: 20 minutes for an assembly, 40 minutes for a class talk Curriculum areas: Citizenship PHSE, Science Recycled arts and crafts (KS1, KS2, KS3) Paper making machine Key concepts: Reuse and recycle Description: Four sets of frames and deckles, accessories and instructions for children to make their own recycled paper. Stixx machine Key concepts: Reuse and recycle Description: Machine and instructions to make tightly rolled sticks out of newspaper that can be joined together using cable ties to form sturdy sculptures and even a chair! Training Teacher training on how to use the paper making and stixx equipment is available. Staff inset day workshop - this can include educational ideas such as how to play the rubbish relay race, technical information about recycling and the practicalities of recycling in school. How do I book activities? 1. Choose the programme that best fits your requirements. 2. Complete the online form or phone the contact centre on 08456 122 660. 3. A confirmation will be sent out so put the date(s) in the school diary. Note: A 50 deposit is required for the Rubbish Challenge Game, paper making equipment and stixx machine which will be returned when the equipment is brought back complete and undamaged. Contact us stating the dates you wish to collect the equipment from and return it to the Council Depot, Twickenham. 4 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 5

Information on school recycling collections Internal recycling bins We collect: Paper Cardboard * Glass Cans and foil Plastic bottles * Food waste * We offer: Regular collections Large recycling bins Downloadable sticker and poster designs Advice and support for recycling at school We do not provide internal recycling bins/containers. However, the school does not need to buy special recycling bins. You can use ordinary bins or cardboard boxes as long as they are labelled distinctively and look different to the general waste bins. To save time download generic label designs free from www.recyclenow. com/schools. Alternatively pupils could design their own. To arrange a visit to discuss your school s individual requirements contact us on 08456 122 660. *Collections for these materials are subject to service restraints Ideas to get children to recycle more! Wormeries: A wormery is a small, self-contained unit that will compost soft, organic kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings, coffee grounds and stale bread. Worms are pets and require feeding during long school holidays. They also need to be kept somewhere sheltered and warm in winter. Standard sized wormeries and compost bins cannot process large quantities of fruit waste but they make a great educational tool. More information about composting at school is available at: www.recyclenow.com/schools/compost Subsidised compost bins and wormeries are available to purchase directly from Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Kew Fundraising Earn money for your school by collecting Clothes Shoes Ink cartridges Mobile phones for recycling or reuse. Clothes Collectors and Shoe Friends: The option of either internal sacks or a Bertie Bank for your playground Leaflets for pupils to take home Payment to your school for collections To join Clothes Collectors and Shoe Friends contact the Council. There are many private companies that recycle ink cartridges and mobile phones you can find these online. Compost bin 10 Wormery 35 6 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 7

Reuse schemes Ten top tips for recycling at school The Scrapstore Need FREE items suitable for art projects? Stock varies but usually includes card, paper, fabrics and various nick nacks. Visits by appointment only. For more information contact 08456 122 660 or email eco@richmond.gov.uk Community RePaint Want to paint a mural or brighten up the school grounds with some colourful gloss? Pick up second hand paint for free from the Council Depot in Twickenham. Visits by appointment only. Phone 020 8487 5240 or email eco@richmond.gov.uk Recycling and reuse of school furniture and learning resources All for Education Ltd is the wholly owned commercial arm of Education for All (EfA) that takes unwanted learning resources, furniture and equipment from schools, carefully managing and redistributing every element to limit wastage, where possible re-using and recycling materials to maximise landfill diversion www.educationforall.com 1. Have a recycling point in every room - don t forget non-teaching areas like the office, staffroom and kitchen. 2. Put rubbish bins and recycling points together so it s as easy to recycle as it is to throw something away. 3. Make sure everyone knows what can be recycled at school and why it is important to recycle. 4. Label recycling points and waste bins clearly to avoid the wrong things being put in the wrong bin. 5. Set up a rota for emptying the recycling points. 6. Monitor your recycling scheme and watch out for any decline in recycling levels. For example, you could keep a record of how full your external recycling bin is each week. 7. Have a regular recycling report at assemblies and display amounts of recycling collected on a notice board to keep everyone informed and motivated. 8. Motivate teachers to lead by example: recycle as much as possible and encourage pupils to get involved. 9. Ensure cleaning and support staff are informed of changes which affect them and let them know how important their role is. 10. Tell other people about successes, especially parents and the local press and praise all the teams involved. Schools reuse network Takes unwanted school furniture in reusable condition and compliant with fire safety standards and redistributes to other schools. Contact coordinator at reuse@btinternet.com 8 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 9

Competitions, Awards and Campaigns Become an Eco-School An international programme that provides a comprehensive framework for becoming a sustainable school. Starting by setting up an eco club there are various stages to the awards. The first two are self-assessed and at the third stage, Green Flag status is awarded by an outside assessor. Many of the projects your school is undertaking will contribute toward Eco-Schools accreditation such as School Travel Plans, recycling and Healthy Schools www.ecoschools.org.uk Recycle Week A national recycling week usually held in June. Look out for communications about local events or competitions and get involved to help raise awareness about the 3Rs in the borough. If your school wishes to hold their own event to celebrate Recycle Week, it would be great to hear about it. Celebrate World Environment Day at your school World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. www.unep.org/wed/2008/english London Sustainability Weeks Join in the capital s greenest annual festival Love London and find out how we are celebrating in Richmond upon Thames. http://lovelondon.london21.org Contact details: Intranet: http://schools.richmond.gov.uk/ recycling Phone: 08456 122 660 Email: eco@richmond.gov.uk Useful websites All the websites below contain educational information about recycling including lesson plans, games and downloadable files. Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) www.alupro.org.uk - Information about recycling aluminium cans, educational downloads and ideas on how to start a green club. Eco-Schools www.eco-schools.org.uk - Register your school to become part of an international group of schools working towards education for sustainable development and a better quality of life for local and global communities. US Environmental Protection Agency - Recycle City www.epa.gov/recyclecity - Interactive website which teaches children about recycling. Education 4 Sustainability http://www.e4s.org.uk/choose_water_waste.html - Teaching resources on water and waste management. LMB www.lmb.co.uk - Textiles recycling and interactive section for children which shows what happens to their clothes and shoes when they are recycled. Ollie Recycles www.ollierecycles.com/uk - Fun website for children encouraging them to think about waste and recycling. Confederation of Paper Industries www.paper.org.uk/information/pages/school_resources.html - Downloadable teachers information packs about recycling paper for primary and secondary schools. 10 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660 11

Recycle-more.co.uk www.recycle-more.co.uk - Help and advice on all aspects of recycling at school including teaching resources divided into key stages and games for children. Recyclenow www.recyclenow.com - A very comprehensive site with lots of really useful downloads including assemblies, signage and lesson plans. Recycling Glass www.recyclingglass.co.uk - Child friendly site which shows how glass is recycled. SCRIB - The Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau www.scrib.org - Information about steel can recycling including a video, an education zone with resources and a kids zone with games and activities. Teachernet - sustainable schools www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools - Sustainable schools assembly pack, information on grants and teaching resource library. Waste Watch www.wastewatch.org.uk - A comprehensive site about recycling with education resources including their education gateway and the recycle zone. Downloadable guide to help schools save money and improve their environmental performance. 12 Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling or call 08456 122 660