Christmas Waste Reduction and Recycling

The Green Gang have created their own version of 'The 12 Days of Christmas'.

In the run-up to the festive period keep an eye on our Eco blog as The Green Gang have lots of green ideas for you to use  over the Christmas season, from recycling to making your own ornaments.

So watch this space on the countdown to Christmas!

West Sussex Recycle Week is running from the 17th to the 23rd October 2022 and this year we would love our families help make this the best year ever! the information that follows is provided by West Sussex County Council.

We know many of you are already doing a great job at recycling, but there is always more that can be done. Currently we are all recycling around 54% of our household waste on average, but a staggering 60% of the waste which is thrown into rubbish bins could in fact have been reduced, reused or recycled. And over 14% of the materials thrown away were items which could have easily been put into your home recycling bin.

We are always looking at ways we can help you to help us recycle more, and reach our target of recycling 55% of household waste by 2025 and some of our new initiatives are detailed below. If you're unsure about what can and can’t be recycled at any time, then you can always refer to our handy A to Z guide to recycling where you'll find out what waste items you can recycle, the bin you need to use, or which Recycling Centre you can take it to.

And don’t forget when recycling at home all items should be:

• clean - free from food and drink leftovers
• dry - keep your recycling bin lid shut
• loose - no plastic bags.

The award, which was achieved with distinction, recognised the students’ amazing work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in the school community throughout the past year.

Pupils earned the recognition by collaborating with the school’s eco-coordinator to conduct an environmental review, assessing how eco-friendly Kingsham Primary School is. They reviewed everything from the school’s recycling practices, to energy usage, to looking at healthy living through their home grown produce in the highly successful allotment.

Check out our beautiful and bee-friendly wildflower area in the school allotment!