Recycling and Waste Reduction Education Programme

Nottingham City Council offers a free Recycling and Waste Reduction Schools Programme to support schools in delivering high-quality sustainability education within real, local context.

Delivered by a teacher-trained, DBS-checked Schools Engagement Officer, the programme helps pupils understand how waste and recycling works in Nottingham, while supporting curriculum delivery and whole-school priorities.

Download our programme brochures to learn more:

Primary Programme Brochure

Secondary Programme Brochure

What your school gets

A flexible, fully-funded offer designed to add value without increasing staff workload:

• Assemblies and workshops
  Engaging sessions linked to Geography, Science and PSHE
• Co-designed approach
  Content tailored and aligned to your school’s priorities
• Student leadership opportunities
  Eco council support and pupil-led sustainability initiatives
• Real-world links
  Insight into Nottingham’s waste systems, infrastructure and local environment
• Practical action
  Access to litter-picking equipment and community-focused activities