09 October 2006
Jersey school children are doing their bit for the environment by recycling paper. The scheme, which was launched in secondary schools last year, has now been extended to primary schools after a successful trial at D’Auvergne School.
Green recycling bins, sponsored by PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers), have been set up in classrooms so that pupils and staff can separate and recycle their waste paper. At the same time, school assemblies are being used to encourage everyone in the school community to reduce waste and recycle more.
D’Auvergne School has already extended their paper recycling system to include red bins. These are used for paper which has only been used on one side. This paper is then re-used by nursery classes before going in the green bins for recycling.
St Martin’s School is also setting an excellent example with a whole range of environmental initiatives. The School has already set up a recycling shed to collect unwanted CDs, cardboard and containers which can be re-used in art classes. It’s now looking at ways of sorting out leftovers from lunch boxes to identify what can be recycled or composted. The School is also working with parents and the wider community to develop an outdoor nature area with a pond, a vegetable garden and a wormery.
Head Teacher, Di Hooper says "We’re just so pleased to be able to recycle our paper rather than just throwing it away. The children are really making the most of it and like knowing they’re helping the environment."
Transport and Technical Services Recycling Officer, John Rive says "This scheme is an excellent way of getting younger members of the community to think about recycling. We hope that by encouraging children to segregate waste, it will then become second nature to them once they’re adults."
Paper will be collected and exported for recycling thanks to support from Reclamait Limited.
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