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Find out what should be done with waste and discover the waste hierarchy. Video runtime 7:00...
The Waste Hierarchy Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Lessons
Create sock puppets and use them to explore environmental topics through creative role play....
Make Your Own Sock Monsters Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Lessons
Explore the process of home composting, foods that can be composted and the importance of composting....
Home Compost Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Lessons
A interactive online quiz to learn about paper recycling and how to reduce paper waste in school and at home....
Paper Recycling: In The Headlines Quiz
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Lessons
Use our mind mapping activity to explore what Reduce, Reuse and Recycle mean. Watch Busta's video to help inspire your pupils. ...
Mind Mapping With Busta Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Lessons
This activity encourages debate around environmental responsibility and prioritising actions, as pupils help Busta decide what to do next....
Busta's Waste Mountain Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons
Pupils learn how to debate and present in this waste minimisation lesson....
The Big Wastebuster Debate Lesson
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons, Eco Team Activities
Pupils create their own stop frame animation to convey an environmental message. ...
Wastebuster Video Workshop Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons
Deliver an interactive 15-minute assembly watching and learning about recycling with Busta and Pong, and testing your pupil's knowledge in a game. ...
15 minutes to save the Earth From Waste – An Interactive Assembly
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Make your own Andy Aluminium finger puppet....
Make Your Own: Andy Aluminium Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Make your own Ollie Organics finger puppet...
Make Your Own: Ollie Organics Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Make a plastic bottle planter. ...
Make Your Own: Planter Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to make a scoop....
Make Your Own: Scoop Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to make your own Penny Paper finger puppet....
Make Your Own: Penny Paper Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to make your own Carolina Cardboard finger puppet....
Make Your Own: Carolina Cardboard Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to make your own Gordon Glass finger puppet....
Make Your Own: Gordon Glass Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Information on all types of waste management, and facts and resources that can be used in the classroom....
Wastebuster Waste Information Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Information, Eco Team Activities
Infographic - process map showing how In Vessel Composting can create compost in as little as two weeks....
In Vessel Composting Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
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Infographic - process map showing how Mechanical Biological Treatment is used to sort rubbish and create compost....
Mechanical Biological Treatment Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Infographic - process map showing how organic material separated out during Mechanical Biological Treatment is then turned into compost....
Materials Recycling Facility Composting Hall Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Infographic - process map showing how garden and uncooked kitchen waste can be turned into compost at home or on a larger scale....
Home Composting Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Infographic - process map showing how a Materials Recycling Facility is used to separate out mixed recyclable waste....
Materials Recycling Facility Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Printable A4 Blank Wastebuster Eco-Hero Certificate signed by Captain Busta....
Certificate For Wastebuster Eco-Hero's Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Printable A4 Blank Wastebuster 3R's Certificate schools can use to show that they are Wastebuster members....
Certificate For Wastebuster Members Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Explore the importance of reusing materials and reducing textile waste by creating personalised PE bags from unwanted textiles....
Make Your Own PE Bag Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Get pupils thinking about the value of waste in other countries while creating their own recycled textile footballs....
Make Your Own Footballs Out Of Textiles Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Infographic - diagram of the waste hierarchy....
Waste Hierarchy Infographic
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Electrical and electronic waste wordsearch....
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Wordsearch Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Short Activities
Recycling Collection Point poster....
Wastebuster Collection Point Poster 1
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Use this recycling collection point poster to signpost your recycling bins. ...
Collection Point Poster 2
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Food waste poster....
Wastebuster Food Waste Poster 1
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Food waste poster....
Wastebuster Food Waste Poster 2
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Campaign poster....
Wastebuster Your Planet Needs You Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Campaign poster reminding everyone to reduce, reuse and recycle....
Wastebuster 3Rs Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Paper waste poster....
Wastebuster Paper Waste Poster 1
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Paper waste poster....
Wastebuster Paper Waste Poster 3
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Paper waste poster....
Wastebuster Paper Waste Poster 2
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
"Recycling Hero" badge....
Wastebuster Green Recycling Hero Badge
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Silver reward sticker featuring Captain Busta....
Silver Reward Sticker (Small)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Silver reward sticker featuring Captain Busta....
Silver Reward Sticker (Large)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Gold reward sticker featuring Captain Busta....
Gold Reward Sticker (Small)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Gold reward sticker featuring Captain Busta....
Gold Reward Sticker (Large)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Bronze reward sticker featuring Captain Busta....
Bronze Reward Sticker (Small)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Bronze reward sticker featuring Captain Busta....
Bronze Reward Sticker (Large)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Use this check sheet to survey litter in school and plan how to prevent it in the future....
Simple Litter Check And Action Plan Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
How to make a mini watering can from a plastic milk bottle....
Make Your Own Watering Bottle Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Turn a plastic milk bottle into an elephant....
Make Your Own Elephant Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Help Busta find his way through the maze....
Busta Maze Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Short Activities, Home Learning And Parent Information
Busta and friends' recycling-themed word search....
Busta And Friends Wordsearch Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Short Activities, Home Learning And Parent Information
How to make a Pong pom pom....
Make Your Own Pong Pom Pom Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Learn to make a plastic bottle bird feeder....
Make Your Own Busta Bird Feeder Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to make egg box flowers....
Make Your Own Egg Box Flowers Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Make your very own Captain Busta from old socks. ...
Make Your Own Captain Busta Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Learn how each Busta Baby Mascot is made from 5 recycled plastic bottles....
How Our Busta Mascot Is Made From Recycled Plastic Presentation
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Printable infographic for our Busta mascot....
Busta Mascot Infographic Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
How to make your own Pedro Plastic....
Make Your Own Pedro Plastic Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to make your own Sam Steel....
Make Your Own Sam Steel Activity
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
A missing letters activity based around recycling....
Recycling Themed Missing Letters Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Short Activities
This is a great song to get the children thinking about reducing energy consumption....
Busta And Pong's Switch Off Song - The Video (With Words)
Ages 3 - 5 (EYFS), Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Busta and Pong investigate (with the help of Poogle) why it is important for humans not to waste energy....
Busta's Switch-Off Fortnight Video: Part 1
  |   Videos
Busta and Pong visit a human dwelling and communicate with the electrical appliances, who tell them how much energy they use....
Busta's Switch-Off Fortnight Video: Part 2
  |   Videos
A short video from Love Food Hate Waste showing how we can prevent food waste....
Bread - How Not To Waste It Video
  |   Videos
A video showing how eggs and dairy products can be stored and used to minimise waste....
Eggs And Dairy - How Not To Waste It Video
  |   Videos
A Recycle Now video explaining the process of composting....
Recycle Now Garden Waste - Composting Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong find and investigate a landfill....
Busta And Pong's Landfill Site Investigation Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong find out what the options are for waste on Earth....
Busta And Pong Find Out What Happens To Waste Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong find out about the waste hierarchy....
Busta And Pong's Investigation Into The Waste Hierarchy Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong visit a paper recycling plant and see how humans can reduce paper waste....
Busta And Pong's Investigation Into Paper Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong see where clothes that have been donated to a textile recycling bin go....
Busta And Pong's Investigation Into Textile Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong meet two sock monsters and Busta beams down to an allotment to find out about composting....
Busta And Pong's Investigation Into Composting Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong arrive on Earth. Poogle, the spaceships computer talks about the problems of waste on Earth and the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling different waste materials....
Busta And Pong's Introduction To The Mission Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A video staring the Wastebuster characters Busta and Pong where they visit a paper recycling factory and show the process of recycled paper being made....
Busta And Pong Investigate Paper Recycling Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong travel from a clothes bank to a textile recycling centre....
Busta And Pong Investigate Textiles Recycling Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong visit a household and are shown the importance of recycling in the correct bin....
Busta And Pong Investigate Domestic Waste Recycling Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong visit the Eden Project to see how it recycles....
Busta And Pong Investigate Recycling At The Eden Project Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Poogle look at the inequalities of the world. ...
Busta And Pong's Local And Global Waste Management Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Sing-a-long or dance-a-long with Busta and Pong’s recycling song. ...
Busta And Pong Recycling Song Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Short Activities, Videos, Lessons
A Recycle Now animation that shows the process of recycling aluminium cans....
Recycle Now Aluminium Can Recycling Process Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing what happens to the recyclable materials collected at the kerbside....
Recycle Now What Happens After The Kerbside Collection Of Recyclable Materials Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation encouraging disposal of WEEE at council recycling centres....
Recycle Now Recycling WEEE At Your Local Council Recycling Centre Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing how councils treat food waste either by In-vessel composting or by Anaerobic digestion....
Recycle Now What Can Happen To Our Council Collected Food Waste Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing what happens to garden waste collected by the council....
Recycle Now What Can Happen To Our Council Collected Garden Waste Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing how different materials are separated....
Recycle Now How Different Materials Are Separated At A Materials Recycling Facility Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing the processes and benefits of recycling paper....
Recycle Now The Benefits And Processes Of Recycling Paper Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing how plastics are recycled. ...
Recycle Now How Plastic Is Recycled Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now animation showing a boy throwing away a can - what could it be made into?...
Recycle Now Metal Can Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong visit the Hinkley Power Plant to investigate nuclear power....
Hinkley Nuclear Power Video
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A short video introducing Busta and Pong....
Meet Busta and Pong Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Recycle Now Cartons And How They Are Recycled...
Recycle Now Cartons And How They Are Recycled Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Recycle Now Cartons And How They Are Recycled (Subtitled)...
Recycle Now Cartons And How They Are Recycled Video (Subtitled)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now video explaining the process of plastic recycling....
Recycle Now Plastics And How They Are Recycled Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A subtitled Recycle Now video explaining the process of plastic recycling....
Recycle Now Plastics And How They Are Recycled Video (Subtitled)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A subtitled Recycle Now video explaining the process of paper recycling....
Recycle Now Paper And How It Is Recycled Video (Subtitled)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
A Recycle Now video explaining the process of paper recycling.(1:21)...
Recycle Now Paper And How It Is Recycled Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Andy Aluminium can be recycled again and again into anything from cans to aeroplanes....
Meet Andy Aluminum Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Bin is a greedy waste-guzzling monster. ...
Meet Bin Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Ollie Organics is made up of organic matter like food or garden waste....
Meet Ollie Organics Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Gordon Glass can be recycled endlessly without losing any quality. ...
Meet Gordon Glass Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Penny Paper is made from trees, every tonne of paper you recycle saves 17 trees. ...
Meet Penny Paper Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Pedro Plastic, like most plastic is made from oil and should be recycled whenever possible....
Pedro Plastic Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Sam Steel is like Andy Aluminium, they are both recycling superstars who can be recycled without losing quality. ...
Meet Sam Steel Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Taylor Textiles is made of clothes, shoes and fabrics. ...
Meet Taylor Textiles Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment is the fastest growing type of rubbish on Earth. ...
Meet Walter WEEE Images
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)
A great video on plastic recycling....
New Plastic Wars Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta has ideas for lots of things to do for Halloween, with an environmental theme. (Runtime 4:33)...
Busta's Halloween Video
  |   Videos
Busta, with the help of Pong investigates a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and discovers what goes on in the mysterious building....
Busta And Pong Investigate A Materials Recycling Facility
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A short video explaining the reasons for recycling plastic....
Pledge To Recycle More Plastic Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A short video on recycling plastic pots, tubs and trays....
Recycling Plastic Pots, Tubs And Trays Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A process map showing the stages of aluminium recycling....
Aluminium Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
A process map showing the stages of card recycling....
Card Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
The home compost recycling process infographic....
Home Compost Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
A process map showing the stages of glass recycling....
Glass Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
A landfill cross-section showing the parts of a landfill....
Landfill Cross-Section
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
A process map showing the stages of paper recycling....
Paper Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
The plastic recycling process infographic....
Plastic Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
A process map showing the stages of steel recycling....
Steel Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
A process map showing the stages of textiles recycling....
Textiles Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
A process map showing the stages of WEEE recycling....
Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Make your own banana flapjacks by using unwanted bananas headed for the bin....
Banana Flapjack Recipe
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons
Download our presentation on the 3 R’s (reducing, reusing and recycling) to show your pupil’s the importance of recycling....
Why Should We Recycle Presentation
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies
An animation showing how recycling plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays can help the Earth and how just 5 plastic bottles can make a Baby Busta Mascot....
How Baby Busta Is Made From 5 Plastic Bottles Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A presentation on the recycling of plastic and how a Baby Busta Mascot can be made from 5 used plastic bottles....
Have You Been Introduced To Busta Presentation
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies
A presentation going through the various reasons behind recycling plastic....
Why Should We Recycle Plastic Presentation
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies
Join Busta and Pong in their investigation of what a wind farm is and how electricity is generated from wind turbines....
Busta's Wind Power Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore which types of plastic can be recycled and how everyone can find out what type of plastic is recycled in their area...
Recycle Now with Busta - Investigate Plastic Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore how metals can be recycled...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Metal Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore how milk, juice, soup and other cartons can be recycled...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Carton Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore how paper and cardboard can be recycled...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore how food waste can be recycled into compost...
Recycle now with Busta - Investigate Food Recycling Video (In-Vessel Composting)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore how food waste can be recycled to generate power (Anaerobic Digestion) ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Food Recycling Video (Anaerobic Digestion)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong explore how electronic equipment can be recycled...
Recycle Now with Busta - Investigate Electricals Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Display your schools eco-code for everyone to follow....
School's Eco-Code Promise Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Recycling poster....
Make Your Planet Happy Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Recycling poster....
Are You A Recycling Star? Poster 1
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Reward your recycling stars by putting them on a poster. ...
Are You A Recycling Star? Poster 2
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Aluminium recycling poster...
Aluminium Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Did you know that recycled plastic bottles can be made into a fleece top? ...
How Many Plastic Bottles Make A Fleece Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Cardboard recycling poster....
Cardboard Recycling Mythbuster Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Recycling points poster...
Recycling Points Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Use the ‘Recycle here’ logo to signpost recycling bins. ...
Recycle Here Logo
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Make sure everyone knows what type of card can be recycled....
Card Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Use this paper recycling poster to tell everyone what types of paper can be recycled. ...
Paper Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Cans recycling poster...
Cans Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Glass recycling poster...
Glass Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Tell everyone what types of textile can be recycled....
Textile Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Use the plastic recycling poster to tell everyone what types of plastic can be recycled....
Plastic Recycling Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Remind everyone in your school to reduce, reuse and recycle....
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Song Poster
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
A food waste poster for your school canteen....
Food Waste Poster (Canteen)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
A food waste poster for your school canteen....
Food Waste Poster (Packed Lunch)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Simple classroom activities introduce food, carton, electrical, metal, paper and cardboard and plastic recycling. Then conduct a waste audit in your school....
Recycle Now with Busta Activity Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Measure how much waste your school creates and create a waste reduction action plan....
Recycle Now With Busta Waste Audit And Action Plan Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons, Eco Team Activities
The facts and stats in this support sheet could be useful when you are delivering lessons on recycling and sustainability. ...
Recycle Now With Busta Fact Sheet
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
This activity pack accompanies the film library, featuring Captain Busta and Lieutenant Pong and their explorations into different types of recycling....
Recycle Now with Busta Eco Team Activities
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Lessons
‘Shake it’, was written by renowned South African artist Tresor, with a helping hand from Wastebuster’s lead character, Captain Busta. The song promotes the benefits of good nutrition...
Shake...Shake...Shake...Shake IT! Here's the Shake it Song!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Busta and Pong have been getting ready for Waste Week - putting up posters and new labels on recycling bins....
Busta and Pong Launch Waste Week Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Find out how much food we waste, the importance of good nutrition and how protecting food can reduce the amount of food we waste, with Busta....
Busta's Find Out How Much Food We Waste On Earth Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Busta has invented a new recycling machine, like the recycling machines he has seen on Earth, to recycle plastic packaging into useful new things!...
Busta’s amazing Recycle Cycle Machine Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Wastebuster Reporter Bheji Rhino finds out that nutrition is important for learning and that plastic food packaging protects food (reducing food waste) but must be recycled to protect the environment....
Busta and Bheji's Find out about food waste, Packaging And Recycling In South Africa Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Busta investigates food waste and plastic packaging recycling...
Busta's Food Waste And Plastic Packaging Recycling Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Carolina Cardboard is at her happiest when she is reused or recycled. Your pupils can use Carolina's image to jazz up their own designs or as backgrounds to the computers/tablets....
Carolina Cardboard Image
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Step by step instructions, to co-write an assembly with your Eco Team, focusing on recycling tips after Christmas and the New Year....
Eco Team Eco Christmas Assembly Guide
School leaders   |   Information, Eco Team Activities
Recycle Now with Busta short video gives a taster of what to expect. It encourages pupils to think differently about waste and recycling....
Recycle Now With Busta Short Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Recycle Now with Busta is a resource for KS1&2. Supporting Maths, Science and English, it encourages pupils to think differently about waste and recycling and includes eco-team activity ideas....
Recycle Now With Busta - Whole Resource Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out how easily paper and cardboard is recycled. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Pack (7-11 Years)
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out how easily paper and cardboard is recycled....
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Pack (5-7 Years)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils explore the metal recycling process. ...
Recycle Now with Busta - Investigate Metal Recycling for ages 7-11 years
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils explore the metal recycling process. ...
Recycle Now with Busta - Investigate Metal Recycling Pack (5-7 Years)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out that electrical waste is one of the fastest growing types of waste. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Electrical Recycling Pack (7-11 years)
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out that electrical waste is one of the fastest growing types of waste. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Electrical Recycling Pack (5-7 Years)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out about cartons and how they are recycled. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Carton Recycling Pack (7-11 Years)
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Posters & Signage, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out about cartons and how they are recycled. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Carton Recycling Pack (5-7 Years)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos, Posters & Signage, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out how valuable food waste can be and how it can even be recycled to generate power....
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Food Recycling Pack (7-11 Years)
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out how valuable food waste can be and how it can even be recycled to generate power....
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Food Recycling Pack (5-7 Years)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out why recycling plastic is important and what plastics can be recycled. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Plastics Recycling Pack (7-11 Years)
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out why recycling plastic is important and what plastics can be recycled. ...
Recycle Now With Busta - Investigate Plastics Recycling Pack (5-7 Years)
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons
Essential background information on plastic for teachers, to deliver lessons that help students make better use of plastic and reduce its environmental impact....
Plastics Information Pack
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Information
The first episode in our Litter Things Matter series. Planet Earth has a problem with plastic pollution. Busta and his team’s mission is to find out what it is and what to do about it. Video runtime 5:22...
Litter Things Matter - Episode 1 Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Busta and his team talk to their city reporter Patch about plastic pollution in towns and cities, and what happens to it. Video runtime 4:40...
Litter Things Matter - Episode 2 Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Busta and Boo talk to Ryan’s Recycling, OMG (One More Generation) and a Youth Ambassador for the Born Free Foundation. Video runtime 5:36...
Litter Things Matter - Episode 3 Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Busta needs some help and launches the supernova Plastic Planet Kids Challenge. Video runtime 4:27...
Litter Things Matter - Episode 4 Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Busta launches the Plastic Planet Kids Challenge. Video runtime 1:45...
Litter Things Matter Mini Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
Planet Earth has a problem with plastic pollution. Busta and his team are on a mission. Video runtime 19:54...
Litter Things Matter Full (Episodes 1-4) Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Videos
A pack covering the key aspects of Wastebuster....
Getting Started with Wastebuster Pack
School leaders   |   Information
Videos to help children think about the issue of waste and combine fun entertainment with a serious look at the facts. Useful for assemblies and for lessons....
How To Use Wastebuster Videos Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
We tell you all about the Recycle Now and Busta Resources giving you some ideas of how to use them....
Introduction to Recycle Now with Busta Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
This education pack is designed as an entry point to finding out about different plastics and plastics recycling. It contains a range of resources and reference materials to encourage students to think of plastic waste as a resource....
R-Generation Plastics Recycling Education Pack KS3
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Assemblies, Videos, Lessons
The pack is designed to help children understand the journey of plastic from recycling bins into useful new products, that plastic is a valuable resource and why it should be managed responsibly....
R-Generation Plastics Recycling Education Pack KS2
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Lessons
Learn how to plan and deliver your own Wastebuster Week to bring your whole school community together....
Delivering a Wastebuster Week Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)
Use this ppt presentation to get your eco team Wastebusting! This is a ready-made ppt and template for the eco-team's first assembly....
Eco Team Presentation
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Roach has the wrong idea about waste and is quickly corrected....
Roach Talks Rubbish Videos
Ages 3 - 5 (EYFS), Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Become involved in events such as the Great British Beach Clean, Coastal Clean Up Day, Clean Up The World Weekend or develop the school's own themed events or sequence of assemblies....
Clean Up Days Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A useful guide for teachers who are introducing Wastebuster in their classroom. Links are provided to other key documents and resources....
Teachers Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A useful introduction for the eco-coordinator with initial ideas and staring points, together with links to other resources. ...
Eco Coordinator Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A comprehensive set of suggestions for whole-school events and projects, linked to the theme of waste and recycling and including ways to involve the school community....
Delivering A Waste Or Recycle Week Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Lessons
The guide explains the resources in this Toolkit to help you to deliver activities to support Organic September or Compost Awareness Week. ...
Organic September / Composting And Food Waste Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A useful guide for senior leaders who are introducing Wastebuster in their school. Links are provided to other key documents and resources....
Senior Leader Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A range of crafts with a focus on Christmas....
Christmas Crafts
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
A range of crafts with a focus on Easter....
Easter Crafts
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
A range of resources to support learning throughout the year, linked to seasonal and termly events and celebrations....
Calendar Events and Seasonal Themes Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A summary of the different craft activities and ideas linked to Christmas, Easter and Halloween, all using recycled materials....
Seasonal and Character Craft Activities Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
A range of crafts with a focus on Halloween....
Halloween Crafts
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
A range of crafts to make your own recycled versions of our characters....
Wastebuster Character Crafts
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
An introduction to the Toolkit to help deliver activities supporting Plastic Bag Free Day or World Oceans Day....
Plastic Bag Free Day And World Oceans Day Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
A flow chart of activities to enable the Eco team leader to begin working effectively....
Eco Team Leaders Pack Guide
School leaders   |   Information
A series of films with a focus on Christmas....
Christmas Videos
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
A useful guide for senior leaders and teachers who are leading assemblies their school. Links are provided to videos with key questions to prompt pupil responses....
Videos and Assemblies Guide
School leaders   |   Videos
A summary of activities and ideas to help your Eco Team focus on waste reduction and recycling. ...
Waste Reduction and Recycling in School Guide
School leaders
Busta introduces recycling by looking in to a human home....
Busta's Recycling In A Human Home Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
An introduction to landfills as Busta investigates....
Busta's Investigating Landfills And The Earth's Resources Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns about what can be recycled....
Busta's What Can Be Recycled Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Boo's mission to learn about plastic pollution...
Busta And Boo's Mission To Learn About Plastic Pollution Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and team find out about plastic pollution and how animals are unable to tell the difference between plastic and food....
Busta Finds Out Animals Mistake Plastic For Food Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta finds what electrical and electronic items can be recycled....
Busta's What Electricals Can Be Recycled Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns how electrical and electronic products are recycled....
Busta's How To Recycle Electricals Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta finds out how food waste is recycled using anaerobic digestion....
Busta's How is Food Waste Recycled Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns about how plastic is recycled and the Recycling Locator on recyclenow.com. ...
Busta's How Is Plastic Recycled And What Is Recyclenow.com Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns about plastic pollution and how plastics get into the oceans....
Busta's How Does Plastic Gets In The Ocean Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns how we can reduce the amount of plastic in the oceans....
Busta's How We Can Reduce Ocean Plastic Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns how the different types of metals can be recycled ....
Busta And The Different Types Of Metal Recycling Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns how metal is recycled....
Busta's How Is Metal Recycled Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta's What Do Humans Waste Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns what types of paper and card can be recycled....
Busta's What Types Of Paper And Card Can Be Recycled Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns how paper and card are recycled and why....
Busta's Benefits Of Recycling Paper And How It's Done Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns about the impact of food waste and how it is recycled....
Busta's Food Waste And How It's Recycled Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns why we should recycle food waste....
Busta's Why We Should Recycled Food Waste Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta's Carton Recycling Technique Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta learns how cartons are recycled and what they can be recycled into....
Busta's How Are Carton's Recycled Adventure Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Busta and Maddie hunt around a home for items that can be recycled....
Busta And Maddie's Recycling Treasure Hunt Video!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
This special new film with Captain Busta has been created in the style of a ‘live webinar’, which is perfect for kicking off a plastic waste-themed week in school, at any time during the year. ...
Waste Week on Plastic - Assembly Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
The webinar video offers a simple and fun introduction to the Recycle it Right Challenge, to engage pupils and inspire your whole school to take part....
Recycle it Right Challenge Webinar Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
The planner for 2024/25 contains dates for environmental days and weeks throughout the school year and hyperlinks to related Wastebuster resources. ...
The West Sussex Primary Schools Planner - 2024/25
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage, Information, Eco Team Activities
This year you can positively support and engage your whole school community to "go green" with this fun enrichment activity, and encourage everyone to be a more responsible consumer, reduce waste and recycle more. ...
Halloween Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Halloween Homework Special....
West Sussex Halloween Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Halloween Homework Special. ...
Surrey Halloween Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
Take part in the West Sussex Recycle It Right Competition 2025 by playing the Wastebuster Star Quiz. ...
West Sussex Recycling Star
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Christmas Homework Special....
West Sussex Christmas Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Christmas Homework Special....
Surrey Christmas Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Christmas Homework Special...
Christmas Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new New Year Homework Special....
Surrey New Year Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new New Year Homework Special....
West Sussex New Year Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Waste Week Homework Special....
Surrey Waste Week Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Easter Homework Special....
Surrey Easter Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Easter Homework Special....
Surrey Summer Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Waste Week Homework Special....
West Sussex Waste Week Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Easter Homework Special....
West Sussex Easter Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
This year you can work towards a special Wastebuster award and explore the issue of waste starting with our brand-new Easter Homework Special....
West Sussex Summer Homework Special
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
You can make your own bird feeder from a carton!...
Carton Bird Feeder Craft Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
You can make your own village from drink cartons...
Drink Carton Village Craft Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
You can make your own puppet out of loo rolls!...
Loo Roll Puppy Puppet Craft Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
You can make a milk bottle watering can and a water bottle greenhouse!...
Milk Bottle Watering Can and Plastic Water Bottle Greenhouse Craft Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
You can make your own windmills from plastic or paper!...
Paper and Plastic Windmills Craft Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
You can make your own planters from saucepans and plastic bottles!...
Plastic Bottle and Saucepan Planters Craft Activity
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
You can make your own rocket with a plastic bottle!...
Plastic Bottle Pressure Rockets
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
Engage your school community in the West Sussex Recycle It Right Competition 2025 with our template parent mail and social media messages....
Recycle it Right 2025 Parent Mail
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Home Learning And Parent Information
Activity sheet - Can you spot and circle all of the items which can go in your recycling bin at home?...
Busta's Recycle it Right Challenge Worksheet
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Activity Sheets, Eco Team Activities, Home Learning And Parent Information
This resource provides information on some common materials and their decomposition rates...
Decomposition Timeline
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Information
Discover how toys can be recycled with Recycle to Read with this process map. You will learn all about the different stages to recycling toys....
Recycle to Read - Toy Recycling Process Map
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
Join Captain Busta and Roach on an exciting Energy Bootcamp training module, where they discover what climate change is, and how we can all help get to Net Zero by saving energy....
Energy Wastebusters Bootcamp Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Tune in to watch space explorer, Captain Busta on an intrepid adventure to Earth to meet HypnoCat...
Electrical Recycling with Busta and HypnoCat!
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos
Discover how toys can be recycled with Recycle to Read with this process video. You will learn all about the different stages to recycling toys....
Recycle to Read - Toy Recycling Process Video
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos
Planet Protector - Scrap Paper Awareness Stickers...
Planet Protector - Scrap Paper Awareness Sticker
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Posters & Signage
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for battery collections...
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for battery collections
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Posters & Signage
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for food waste...
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for food waste
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Posters & Signage
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for textile collections...
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for textile collections
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Posters & Signage
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for toy swaps...
Planet Protector Parent Flyer for toy swaps
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Posters & Signage
This West Sussex pack provides a clear introduction to the Wastebuster resources and the rationale for using this across the whole school....
Getting Started with West Sussex Primary Wastebuster Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), School leaders   |   Information, Lessons, Eco Team Activities
The secondary schools year planner features events across the school year that your school or community group may like to get involved in....
The West Sussex Secondary Schools Planner 2024/25
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Information
A mythbusting presentation on waste, perfect for secondary school students....
Waste Mythbuster Presentation
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Assemblies, Information
Get students involved and interested in waste reduction and sustainability. ...
Lunchtime Crunchtime Lesson Plan 4-7s
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Lessons
Get students involved and interested in waste reduction and sustainability....
Lunchtime Crunchtime Lesson Plan 7-11s
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons
Get students involved and interested in waste reduction and sustainability. ...
Lunchtime Crunchtime Lesson Plan 11-14s
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Lessons
How to go about setting up a hotbin composter at your school....
Setting Up a School Hotbin Composter
School leaders   |   Information
Use this campaign guide to help you through your Recycle to Read Textiles campaign....
R2R Textiles Campaign Guide
School leaders   |   Information
Use this handy parent mail template to invite everybody to get involved in Recycle to Read Textiles campaign to support your school....
R2R Textiles Campaign Parent Mail
School leaders   |   Information
Use this guide to identify the different ways your school can undertake events to rehome and share preloved toys so you can decide on the best option....
School Guide to Organising Toy Events
School leaders   |   Information
Download
Find out more about water and what we can do to use it responsibly with this information pack....
Water Information Pack
School leaders   |   Information
Use this resource to help introduce the topic of energy and sustainability, and promote further research on the energy topic....
Energy Information Pack
School leaders   |   Information
It’s time to take a trip around school on an energy-saving mission to find out which lights and devices are wasting energy....
Energy Audit Sheet
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Activity Sheets, Eco Team Activities
In this lesson plan students look at different forms of transport, how classmates get to school and the impact that transport has on the environment....
Transport Lesson Plan 4-7s
Ages 3 - 5 (EYFS), Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1)   |   Lessons
Explore the concept of low carbon transport in this lesson plan, and discover new ways to reduce your carbon footprint....
Transport Lesson Plan 7-11s
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons
Explore the concept of low carbon transport in this lesson plan, and discover new ways to reduce your carbon footprint....
Transport Lesson Plan 11-14s
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Lessons
Use this pack to introduce Water Week to your school....
Water Week Resource Pack - Primary
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Posters & Signage, Information, Home Learning And Parent Information
Get started with our West Sussex Eco Activity Pack....
West Sussex Eco Activity Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Make your own spider from a reused plastic bottle...
Make your own spider from a reused plastic bottle
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Craft Activities
How to go about setting up a community fridge at your school....
Setting up a Community Fridge
School leaders   |   Information
How to go about setting up a community store cupboard at your school....
Setting up a Community Store Cupboard
School leaders   |   Information
How to setup a hotbin composter, community fridge or store cupboard at your school....
Food Waste Guides
School leaders   |   Information
Food Waste Facts Poster
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
Display this poster in your classroom and students can learn more about this history of food waste. ...
A history of food waste poster
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
History of food packaging poster
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
This take home sheet contains simple ideas for students and their families to help reduce food waste and packaging....
Food waste tips for the home
Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
Help students reduce food waste in their own homes with these easy top tips....
Food Waste Top Tips
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
Find out more about the food we waste in the UK. ...
Food waste infographic
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Posters & Signage, Information
Webinar on measuring impact for your climate action plan....
Measuring Impact for your Climate Action Plan
School leaders   |   Information
Use this log to support your sustainable travel plan....
Primary Transport Mission Log
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons
Use this log to support your sustainable travel plan....
Secondary Transport Mission Log
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons
Webinar on the ...
Planet Protector Challenge Webinar
School leaders   |   Information
Webinar on the Climate Enterprise Award....
Climate Enterprise Award Webinar
School leaders   |   Information
A Guide for West Sussex Eco Coordinators....
West Sussex Guide For Eco Coordinators
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
A Guide for West Sussex Teachers....
West Sussex Guide For Teachers
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
A Guide for West Sussex Senior Leaders....
West Sussex Guide For Senior Leaders
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Information
Plastic Protector Challenge Teacher Guide....
Plastic Protector Challenge Teacher Guide
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), School leaders   |   Information, Eco Team Activities
Climate Enterprise Award Presentation....
Climate Enterprise Award Presentation
A Guide For West Sussex Secondary Teachers....
West Sussex Guide For Secondary Teachers
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Information
A Guide for West Sussex Secondary Eco Coordinators....
West Sussex Guide For Secondary Eco Coordinators
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Information
A Guide for West Sussex Secondary Senior Leaders....
West Sussex Guide For Secondary Senior Leaders
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Information
Webinar on saving energy in West Sussex schools....
Saving Energy in West Sussex Schools Webinar
School leaders   |   Information
This West Sussex pack provides a clear introduction to the Wastebuster resources and the rationale for using this across the whole school....
Getting Started with West Sussex Secondary Wastebuster Pack
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4), School leaders   |   Information
This guide provides an introduction to the Wastebuster programme and how it can support your school’s sustainability efforts. ...
Welcome to the West Sussex Wastebuster Programme
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide offers practical ways to integrate environmental education into science, geography, and PSHE, helping teachers engage students while supporting DfE and Ofsted requirements....
Integrating West Sussex Wastebuster in Your Curriculum
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide provides structured support to help schools create, implement, and track a Climate Action Plan....
Creating and Delivering Your School’s Climate Action Plan
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide explains how schools can take part in sustainability challenges such as the Planet Protector Challenge and Recycle to Read, earning certificates, prizes, and book rewards....
Earning Rewards and Recognition Through Eco-Activities
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide explores practical ways to reduce costs related to energy, water, and waste, while unlocking additional resources such as free books and funding....
Driving Environmental and Financial Savings with Wastebuster
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide provides strategies for involving students, staff, and parents in environmental campaigns, helping to strengthen participation and build local partnerships....
Engaging Your School Community in Environmental Campaigns
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide explains how schools can monitor their carbon footprint, waste reduction, and energy savings....
Measuring Environmental Impact and Reporting Success
School leaders   |   Information
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This guide provides step-by-step advice on planning and running events that promote responsible waste management....
Hosting Reuse and Recycling Events
School leaders   |   Information
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Learn basic sewing techniques by creating a simple tote bag! ...
Make It! Tote Bag Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by creating a sports bag with drawstring closure!...
Make It! Sports Bag Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by creating a shoulder bag with fastening!...
Make It! Shoulder Bag Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing a bag handle!...
Mend It! Tote Bag Handle Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing a tear in trousers!...
Mend It! Ripped Jeans Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing a tear along the seam of a coat! ...
Mend It! Ripped Coat Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing a tear along the seam of a dress! ...
Mend It! Ripped Dress Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing a fastener to trousers!...
Mend It! Trouser Fastener
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing bra elastic!...
Mend It! Bra Elastic Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Learn basic sewing techniques by fixing a split bra! ...
Mend It! Split Bra Video Resource
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
This guide provides schools with practical strategies to reduce, redistribute, and recycle food waste effectively....
Best Practice Guide for School Food Waste Management
School leaders   |   Information
Take part in the West Sussex Recycle It Right Competition 2025 with this presentation....
Recycle It Right 2025 Presentation
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Eco Team Activities
A wide range of resources to ensure the eco team leader is able to distribute ideas amongst the team and plan the work of the team effectively. ...
Eco Team Leaders Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), School leaders   |   Information, Lessons, Eco Team Activities, Interactives And Games
A wide range of resources to support waste reduction and recycling across the school....
Waste Reduction and Recycling in School Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), School leaders   |   Assemblies, Short Activities, Videos, Information, Lessons, Eco Team Activities
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils follow Busta's investigations into different materials....
Recycle Now with Busta Toolkit for Ages 5-7
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Posters & Signage, Information, Lessons, Eco Team Activities
A range of resources to support learning throughout the year, linked to seasonal and termly events and celebrations....
Calendar Events and Seasonal Themes Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), School leaders   |   Videos, Information, Craft Activities, Home Learning And Parent Information
The range of Wastebuster videos and assemblies that can be used to support learning across a range of recycling themes....
Videos and Assemblies Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Short Activities, Videos, Lessons
Synopsis...
Rewards & Recognition Pack
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Eco Team Activities
Find a waste-themed poster for your campaign! ...
Waste and recycling posters and signs
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Posters & Signage
Synopsis...
Plastic Bag Free Day and World Oceans Day Toolkit
Ages 3 - 5 (EYFS), Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3), Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)   |   Assemblies, Videos, Activity Sheets, Posters & Signage, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Busta needs some help and launches the supernova Plastic Planet Kids Challenge....
Clean Up Days Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2), School leaders   |   Assemblies, Videos, Information, Lessons, Eco Team Activities
Supports Maths, Science and English as pupils find out how valuable food waste can be and how it can even be recycled to generate power....
Recycle Now with Busta Toolkit for Ages 7-11
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Posters & Signage, Information, Lessons, Eco Team Activities
Various craft activities linked to Christmas, Easter and Halloween and using recycled materials....
Seasonal and Character Craft Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Lessons, Craft Activities
Introduces the pupils to Ollie Organics and dealing with food waste - all the resources needed to take part in Organic September and focus on food waste in school....
Organic September / Compost and Food Waste Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Posters & Signage, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
Everything the eco team, school leader or teacher will need to plan and deliver a great week of events....
Delivering a Waste or Recycle Week Toolkit
Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1), Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2)   |   Assemblies, Short Activities, Videos, Activity Sheets, Lessons, Eco Team Activities
All the resources needed to introduce Wastebuster in the school and in each class or key stage....
Getting Started with Wastebuster Toolkit
School leaders   |   Information
Learn essential sewing skills with these step-by-step videos and toolkit, covering bag making, clothing repairs, and fastening fixes....
Sew it - Mend it - Make it - Video Toolkit
Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3)   |   Videos, Activity Sheets, Information, Lessons, Craft Activities
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