People living in the UK throw away well over 28 million tonnes per year of rubbish from their homes, the same as three and a half million double decker buses. Unfortunately, only 17% of this waste is recycled while almost all of the rest is tipped into landfill sites – large holes dug into the ground to store it. The rubbish stays in the ground for a long time because it does not decompose easily, and it releases poisonous materials and can be a hazard to humans and wildlife. THe space left for landfill is running out- would you like a big rubbish tip next to where you live?
So, we want to encourage you to recycle and reuse as much as you can. At school, buy recycled or sustainable products such as BE books. Use scrap paper to sketch on. And of course make sure cans, bottles and paper are sorted and recycled after use to stop them all being thrown away.
Wildlife Watch is a great website for kids and grown ups to learn about being more eco-friendly- of course, recycling and reusing, by playing games and checking out some great facts. Have a look!
Please do not print this page
115 billion sheets of paper are used annually for PC printers.
Source: id2.ca/downloads/eco-design-paper-facts.pdf
Green Builder
It’s good to teach the kids about recycling at school. Kids will be trained to be concerned with nature. Thanks for the useful link! http://www.epoxygreen.com
September 21st, 2010 at 8:23 amBetter When Biodegradable Man
I couldn’t agree more about recycling. Another great way to reduce waste in our landfills is to use biodegradable and compostable materials. These products not only protect the earth should they be disposed of improperly, but they can be composted and the resulting humus used as fertilizer. You can learn more about biodegradable products at http://www.betterwhenbio.com.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:36 pmAyo Isinkaye
Recycling at schools is very important. It is where the next generation will learn the importance of recycling.
If you have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews they can reuse all sort of materials in their school activities for example loo rolls, cardboard boxes, egg boxes and plastic bottles. In addition buying products that have a recycled content is just as important as recycling as it increases the demand for recycled materials.
You can learn more about recycled goods at elementgreenrecycling.co.uk
February 18th, 2011 at 11:25 amHow to go green
In the first place, Recycling should starts at school, let teachers teach their students on how to go green and saves Mother Nature, so that while they’re young they will learn to appreciate and give value to nature. If this happens I think Earth will be a perfect place for the next generation.
October 6th, 2011 at 9:19 am