In addition to helping protect our planet, there are many benefits to teaching your learners to collect and sort waste so that it can be recycled.A school recycling programme:

• reduces litter and pollution;
• helps to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills; and
• shows learners how to care for the natural environment.

Additionally, used packaging has value when it is recycled. Collectors, who sort and gather items for recycling, are able to earn money that your recycling programme also contributes to job creation in the economy.

Most importantly, it teaches learned to become responsible citizens so that they can play a tole in leaving the planet a better place for future generations.

Learn more by downloading the School Recycling Programme, How to get started workbook PDF below: