Recycling in the classroom!

SCHOOLCHILDREN in Kidwelly have been learning about the importance of recycling their rubbish.

The fun workshop, held at Ysgol Y Castell, teaches pupils why recycling is important for the environment and to reduce climate change.

Delivered by ADA Recycling Training and aimed at primary school aged pupils, it follows a set lesson plan and reinforces the work being done as part of the Eco Schools programme.

As well as being educational, there is lots of classroom interaction, and activities such as quizzes.

Pupils look at what things they can recycle in school, what they are made of and how they can be recycled into new products.

Tony Davies from ADA Recycling Training said: “We have delivered our training to over 250 primary schools in the South Wales area. The workshops are designed for the children to have fun while learning the importance of recycling and how they can contribute and help sustain our environment.”

ADA Recycling Training work with the council’s waste and recycling section to make sure the workshops are relevant.

Executive Board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “There is a lot of good work going in our schools to educate young people on environmental issues particularly recycling.

“These workshops are an excellent way of teaching our children, encouraging them to get involved and have fun at the same time.

“Hopefully they will pass on these messages to their parents at home and help us increase our recycling rates.”

Carmarthenshire is currently recycling around 53% of its rubbish but must increase the figure in future years to meet Welsh Government targets.

CAPTION: Tony Davies and David Shankland of ADA Recycling Training with pupils and staff from Ysgol Y Castell in KIdwelly.

Picture: Jeff Connell.