A new free sustainability programme for schools has been designed to help children understand the importance of recycling, waste reduction, and protecting the planet – while having fun along the way!
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has partnered with Skips Educational and Milton Keynes City Council to bring schools in the new city the programme, which is aimed at year 5 pupils.
Schools taking part will receive copies of the ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ activity book with classroom activities as well as competitions for the whole school to get involved with, aiming to spark conversations and encourage positive behaviour change at school and at home.
“Supporting our environment is a core value for SUEZ and part of everything that we do,” said Peter Marshall, Contract Manager at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, “We’re proud to be able to offer schools in Milton Keynes a free resource that supports learning about the environment and encourages us all to be more sustainable.”
Cabinet Member for Public Realm, Cllr Jennifer Wilson-Marklew, said: “We encourage schools to apply for this free programme that will help children understand recycling and the environment. We’re so pleased local people have helped MK get into the top ten for recycling and we really think we can reach first place next year.”
Winning entries from the competition will be rewarded with a visit from the Dennis to the Rescue Mobile Classroom - a fully converted Dennis Eagle waste lorry that has been customised into a colourful, interactive, environmental classroom.
