To be successful at reducing how much waste we create and send to landfill, or to increase recycling it is vital that everyone understands the consequences of creating and managing waste. At the same time people need to know how to take action to be more environmentally friendly. Working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and other organisations in the county we will be running lots of initiatives to let householders know the facts about waste.

For more information on Waste Awareness and Education in Nottinghamshire; or to arrange a group visit to one of our Recycling Centres, please contact Amy Roberts, Waste Awareness Officer on 0115 988 2230.

Recent Campaigns

Cities around the World 2008- When Our Cities Tell Their Tale

Veolia Environmental Services Nottinghamshire is inviting pupils aged 8 – 11 years old and their teachers to partake in this exciting annual international programme, the 5th of its kind. The programme is a fantastic opportunity for Nottinghamshire schoolchildren to unite with children around the world and learn about the vital importance of living sustainably in the ever-expanding cities of today.

Cities around the World will encourage children to really think about the city they live in, how it can be more sustainable and how it can ‘live’ in harmony with the environment. This cross-curricular campaign has links to geography, science and social responsibility and covers subjects such as pollution, nature, materials, energy, waste and recycling.

We have already had much interest from local schools and media.

To download a Cities around the World poster, click here
To download a Cities around the World Student’s Booklet, click here
To download a Cities around the World Teacher’s Guide, click here

For more information about the programme, go to http://www.veolia.com/globe/en  or contact Amy Roberts on 0115 988 2230.

Past Campaigns

Christmas Tree-cycling 2006

	Click here to view artwork Press Releases Recycle your Christmas Tree for Charity Basil Brush gives a boost to the Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign

Eco-Stars

	Eco-Star.com is a fun educational resource showing how waste management works, in a way that children enjoy and understand. Based around a virtual community, all the games are backed up with trivia and quizzes, together with teachers’ notes and ideas for lesson plans with cross-curricular links. Go to http://www.eco-star.com to find out more.

To find out what recycling services your local collection authority offers please follow the appropriate link below:

Ashfield District Council
Broxtowe Borough Council
Bassetlaw District Council
Gedling Borough Council
Mansfield  District Council
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Rushcliffe District Council

Education

Schools Waste Action Club

We currently help to support the Schools Waste Action Club in Nottinghamshire.

The Nottinghamshire Schools Waste Action Club (SWAC) currently employs two full time officers as outreach workers to visit schools in Nottinghamshire and deliver a waste education programme focusing on waste minimisation and recycling activities. The SWAC officers:

• Provide advice on reducing, reusing and recycling waste
• Deliver practical lessons and school Waste Audits

If your school is interested in getting involved with the SWAC please contact the SWAC officer on tel: 0115 977 2467.

For more information on schools recycling and the SWAC project please visit www.wastewatch.org.uk