Reducing waste and improving the circular economy
A circular economy aims to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible through reduction, repair, reuse and recycling.
By reducing waste, minimising resource extraction, and lowering emissions a circular economy approach can be more cost effective and reduce negative environmental impacts.
Recycling at school
Recycling at school teaches students about sustainability and caring for the environment.
There are a range of recycling options available for schools, including:
- Free food waste collections: We offer free food waste collections and equipment for schools. To express interest contact emma.butler@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
- Mixed recycling: Schools can get orange-lidded recycling banks by contacting Waste Services. Container hire and collection charges apply for this service
- Battery recycling: Schools can get free recycling containers and collections for batteries by contacting WasteCare
- Cooking oil recycling: Learn how to set up free cooking oil collections
- Ink and toner cartridge recycling: Discover how to recycle empty ink and toner cartridges
- Mobile phone and CD recycling: Raise fund for your school by recycling old mobile phones and CDs through musicMagpie
- Textile recycling: Raise funds for your school by recycling textiles with Scope or Traid
Traid education toolkit
The charity Traid offers an education toolkit for KS3 and KS4 teachers.
The toolkit promotes sustainability education through the topic of clothes to encourage sustainable practices and challenge the throw-away mindset.
Find out more about Traid's education resources.
WRWA schools recycling programme
The Western Riverside Waste Authority offers free recycling support for schools, helping to reduce waste, increase recycling, and educate students.
Find out more about WRWA support for schools.
Composting equipment for schools
GetComposting offers special deals on composting equipment for schools.
For more specialised equipment to compost your school's canteen waste, consider the Ridan Composter or Tidy Planet Rocket Composter.