Primary schools

We have worked in partnership with Norfolk Recycles to bring a new initiative to help primary schools and pupils reduce their single-use plastic.

We understand that the idea of becoming single-use plastic free may seem a little overwhelming to begin with, so we’ve broken things down into manageable chunks that allow you to start recognising your progress very quickly. We provide a ‘Reduce Single-use charter’ with action targets that will help to guide you through the positive changes you can make to become increasingly single-use free.

As you work your way through these actions, you will be rewarded for your commitment by achieving increasingly prestigious levels of our award, with the ultimate goal of earning the gold level by becoming as close to completely single-use free as possible.

Your school will receive a certificate for every four targets you complete, from Bronze through to Gold.

Get started today

Click here to download the charter. If you would like to take part please complete short form (link below), after which a full pack will be emailed to you containing background info and resources which you can use in school. We will also arrange an introductory assembly or talk (if you have an eco-council) from one of our Waste Awareness and Education managers. We have put together some ideas to help you implement the scheme at your school here (you can find the plastic free lunch tips to share with parents here).

We realise that there are some up front costs associated with plastic alternatives, so we are offering schools who sign up, and need help a grant of up to £150, funded by Buckinghamshire Council.

There are also lots of other useful tips here, you can download our Plastics Free Lunch and Simple Swap to give you some ideas.

Click here to sign up today.