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Electricals Find out how to recycle, reuse or repair old electricals in Surrey. Recycle your old electricals Reuse or repair electricals

What else can I do? There is always more we can do to reduce, reuse and recycle. Find out more about cloth nappies and discover even more hints and tips below. Cloth nappies More hints and tips

Waste less It's easier than you think to reduce how much you waste. From upcycling old items to choosing to use more reusable products. Check out our top tips below. Upcycling ideas Reduce single-use plastic

Mixed recycling Help us save money and the planet by recycling more of the right things. Recycling is a more cost effective way to dispose of waste – and it’s better for the environment too. Remember that all your recycling should be placed in your bin clean, dry and loose. In Surrey you can recycle: Paper and cardboard - office… Continue Reading Mixed recycling

Recycling Detectives classroom activity Teachers in Surrey can download the Recycling Detectives classroom activity and teachers guidance below for free. The activity is designed to be a fun way for pupils to learn about recycling. Whilst being pupil-led and monitorable, it will help your school work towards Green Flag accreditation. It has been developed so that it is adaptable to… Continue Reading Recycling Detectives classroom activity

Lesson 4 - recycling right – contamination Teachers in Surrey can download this lesson plan on recycling right – contamination for free. The lesson plan is part of a suite of four produced in collaboration with the Young People’s Trust for the Environment. The lessons, which ideally should be delivered in sequence but also work as standalone lessons, are aimed at… Continue Reading Lesson 4 – recycling right – contamination

Lesson 3 - food waste recycling and reduction Teachers in Surrey can download this lesson plan on food waste recycling and reduction for free. The lesson plan is part of a suite of four produced in collaboration with the Young People’s Trust for the Environment. The lessons, which ideally should be delivered in sequence but also work as standalone lessons, are… Continue Reading Lesson 3 – food waste recycling and reduction

Lesson 2 - waste reduction Teachers in Surrey can download this lesson plan on waste reduction for free. The lesson plan is part of a suite of four produced in collaboration with the Young People’s Trust for the Environment. The lessons, which ideally should be delivered in sequence but also work as standalone lessons, are aimed at children in Upper Key… Continue Reading Lesson 2 – waste reduction

Lesson 1 – waste and the environment Teachers in Surrey can download the lesson plan below on waste and the environment for free. The lesson plan is part of a suite of four produced in collaboration with the Young People’s Trust for the Environment. The lessons, which ideally should be delivered in sequence but also work as standalone lessons, are aimed… Continue Reading Lesson 1 – waste and the environment

Own Your Impact As climate change continues to make the headlines, it’s important to think about the impact our actions are having on the planet. One thing is clear, now is the time to act. Our Own Your Impact campaign focuses on specific topics related to waste and recycling at different times throughout the year. Each topic will look at… Continue Reading Own Your Impact