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Saturday 19 May 2012

Education and schools information

Advice and activities

Any logos highlighted with ERYCA the Bear repesent sites with good curriculum resources and are part of the ERYCA bear rating system.

Alupro

The UK Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is responsible for encouraging and developing recycling collection initiatives.

www.alupro.org.uk

Community Recycling Network

The national umbrella organisation for community based, not-for-profit and co-operative waste management groups which work in reduction, reuse and recycling.

www.crn.org.uk

Eco-Schools

Eco-Schools is an international award programme that guides schools on their journey towards becoming sustainable. Schools work towards the Bronze, Silver or prestigious Green Flag award. See the ‘Eco-Schools’ section on this site for more information.

www.eco-schools.org.uk

Letsrecycle.com

News and information service for everyone involved in recycling and waste management.

www.letsrecycle.com

Mail Preference Service

MPS is a free service enabling residents to opt out from receiving unsolicited mail (junk mail).

www.mpsonline.org.uk

Recycling Guide

Information on how to recycle a variety of different materials. Schools section with advice and information on recycling schemes for schools.

www.recycling-guide.org.uk

Recycle-more

The one-stop recycling information centre. You will find help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace.

www.recycle-more.co.uk

Recycle Now

Guide to recycling at home, work and school, including a catalogue of products made from recycled materials. The Schools section hosts a range of lesson plans and activities as well as suggestions for recycling schemes in schools.

www.recyclenow.com

Recycle Now Partners

Recycling resources and information for teachers, with a useful Learning Resources Database. Downloads and printouts to help your recycling schemes.

www.recyclenowpartners.org.uk/
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Recycle Zone

The site for schools, children and teachers that tells you what's what in the world of waste. (Part of Waste Watch)

www.recyclezone.org.uk

Refit Bridlington

Refit Bridlington are responsible for the reuse and recycling of computer assets owned by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

www.eastriding.gov.uk/refit

RHS Gardening For Schools

Campaign seeking to encourage and support schools to develop and actively use a school garden.

www.rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening

SCRIB

Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau. Information, games, activities and educational material about steel and packaging.

www.scrib.org

Think Cans

Aluminium teaching resources and classroom activities for Key Stage 1 with information about the Cash for Cans scheme.

www.thinkcans.net

Waste Buster

An environmental awareness campaign for schools with sections for teachers and students.

www.wastebuster.co.uk

WRAP - Waste and Resources Action Programme

WRAP’s aim is to create efficient markets for recycled materials and products, while removing barriers to waste minimisation, reuse and recycling. WRAP have created a teachers section with resources, advice and information for teachers.

www.wrap.org.uk

More useful contacts can be found on the main Target 45+ website.