New online resource to promote recycling for Bucks schools
The goal is to educate children on recycling and encourage them to join in.
Buckinghamshire schools have a new resource to encourage recycling.
Greatmoor Energy from Waste (EfW) facility, in Aylesbury, have launched a new online education resource for schools in Buckinghamshire.
The virtual sessions are aimed at teaching children about the impact our actions have on the environment, as well as ways to promote recycling and good waste behaviour.
Buckinghamshire waste that isn't recycled or composted is taken to Greatmoor EfW facility.
The facility treats up to 345,000 tonnes of residual (non-recyclable) waste, diverting it from landfill and generating 25MW of electricity in the process, producing enough energy to power 40,000 homes.
Jez Elkin is Greatmoor EFW facility's Education Manager:
"It's more important than ever that we understand the impacts our waste has on the environment and how we can make positive changes. It's really great that we can continue online so that children can still get the information and tools they need to help reduce their waste and recycle more."
"There are ten different sessions available for primary and secondary schools which we can offer remotely that help promote waste reduction and cover important topics such as food waste, recycling, packaging and biodegradation.
Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, Bill Chapple OBE, added:
"We all have a part to play in helping the environment, with good recycling behaviour being a key element. This is one of the reasons I'm so excited about the new online resources from Greatmoor EfW.
"These engaging and interactive presentations are a fantastic opportunity to bring environmentally-friendly information to our youngest residents, positively shaping their understanding and knowledge of recycling while instilling good recycling behaviours at a young age."