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Have a recycling point in every room
Don’t forget non-teaching areas like the office, staff room and kitchen
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Put rubbish bins and recycling points together
This makes it as easy to recycle as it is to throw something away
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Keep people informed
Make sure everyone knows what can be recycled at school and why it is important to recycle
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Label recycling points and waste bins clearly
This will help avoid the wrong things being put in the wrong bin
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Set up a rota
Set up a rota for emptying the recycling point
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Monitor your recycling scheme
Watch out for any decline in recycling levels. For example, you could keep a record of how full your external recycling bin is each week.
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Have regular recycling reports
Report at assemblies and display amounts of recycling collected on a notice board to keep everyone informed and motivated.
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Motivate teachers to lead by example
Recycle as much as possible and encourage pupils to get involved.
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Involve cleaning and support staff
Ensure cleaning and support staff are informed of changes which affect them and let them know how important their role is.
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Spread your success
Tell other people about successes, especially parents and the local press and praise all the teams involved
