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Further resources for teachers The following websites may provide resources, advice and information to help schools plan activities in the classroom related to waste, recycling and the environment. Young People's Trust for the Environment - charity that provides free lesson plans on the environment and nature. Eco Schools - a simple environmental management system that empowers young people to introduce… Continue Reading Further resources for teachers

School craft activities Wastebuster, a non-profit environmental education programme, has created some great waste and recycling craft activities that schools can download to create fun sessions in the classroom. All you need to do is sign up for a free Wastebuster account and then click on the links below to download the activities. Make your own puppet out of loo… Continue Reading School craft activities

Education resources for Surrey schools Schools have the power to change the mindset of an entire generation, which is why it’s so important to teach them about waste, recycling and the environment. Lessons learned today about how to waste less and recycle more will benefit the environment tomorrow. Below you can find some links to crafty waste reduction and recycling… Continue Reading Education resources for Surrey schools

Are you wasting too much? Use our Binterrogator to help you Watch Your Waste We all know that recycling our waste is a good thing, but it’s better for the planet and our pockets to reduce the amount of waste we produce in the first place. The Binterrogator is a quick and easy tool that helps you record what you… Continue Reading Binterrogator

Confused about recycling? You're not alone! It’s always a good idea to ‘know before you throw’ as putting the wrong items in the recycling bin can spoil the rest of the recycling and it costs more for councils to deal with. But with local variations to what can be recycled and how it’s not always easy! Take a look at… Continue Reading Five hacks to simplify your recycling

What happened to Surrey's waste, 2019-20 Surrey’s residents have a keen interest in what happens to their waste, so this new report aims to be both informative and transparent about that. Below you can find an infographic that visualises what happened to Surrey's waste in 2019-20, an interactive map showing how each area of Surrey performed and the full What… Continue Reading What happened to Surrey’s waste, 2019-20

What happened to your waste, 2019-20 Surrey (whole county) – waste collected from households, taken to bring banks or Community Recycling Centres, fly-tipping and street cleaning ContentsIntroduction How much waste was produced in Surrey? Where did your waste go? Could more waste have been recycled? The impact of items that are put into the wrong bin Surrey (whole county) –… Continue Reading Surrey (whole county) – waste collected from households, taken to bring banks or Community Recycling Centres, fly-tipping and street cleaning

What happened to Surrey's waste, 2019-20 District and borough council areas compared for waste collected from households or taken to bring banks ContentsIntroduction How much waste was produced in Surrey? Where did your waste go? Could more waste have been recycled? The impact of items that are put into the wrong bin Surrey (whole county) – waste collected from households,… Continue Reading District and borough council areas compared for waste collected from households or taken to bring banks

What happened to Surrey's waste, 2019-20 Elmbridge Borough Council ContentsIntroduction How much waste was produced in Surrey? Where did your waste go? Could more waste have been recycled? The impact of items that are put into the wrong bin Surrey (whole county) – waste collected from households, taken to bring banks or Community Recycling Centres, fly-tipping and street cleaning District… Continue Reading Elmbridge Borough Council

What happened to Surrey's waste, 2019-20 Epsom and Ewell Borough Council ContentsIntroduction How much waste was produced in Surrey? Where did your waste go? Could more waste have been recycled? The impact of items that are put into the wrong bin Surrey (whole county) – waste collected from households, taken to bring banks or Community Recycling Centres, fly-tipping and street… Continue Reading Epsom and Ewell Borough Council