Schools across Cheshire West and Chester now have free access to the Cheshire West and Chester Schools Waste Action Programme, designed by Wastebuster to make it simple, rewarding and fun for schools to take meaningful environmental action.

If your school hasn't yet signed up for this free programme, you can REGISTER HERE.

Once registered, your school will receive a login giving you access to a wide range of free resources, videos, campaigns and more. Don't forget to download your Starter Pack to get things underway.

What's in the Starter Pack?

Your Starter Pack is packed with practical tools to help bring sustainability to life in your school:

• Quick Guide to the Programme – a clear overview to get you started.
• Wastebusters School Eco-Policy & Starter Pack – practical steps to boost resource efficiency.
• Recycle it Right Assembly and Recycling Relay Activity – fun, interactive ways to engage pupils.
• Year Planner – highlighting key environmental days and weeks, with links to supporting resources.
• Poster Signage Pack – to encourage positive eco-behaviours across the school.

Explore the Quick Guides

The Quick Guides, available to download from the programme homepage, offer step-by-step advice for schools at every stage of their sustainability journey. Each guide is filled with best practices, recommended strategies and direct links to useful resources, helping you implement impactful initiatives with confidence.

Use the Climate Action Planning Tool

The Wastebuster Climate Action Planning Tool is an online platform that makes planning and tracking sustainability simple. It enables schools to:

• Create a tailored Climate Action Plan (CAP)
• Implement practical actions across operations and the curriculum
• Track and measure impact
• Connect with national campaigns and initiatives.

Find out more about how to use the tool in Quick Guide 3.

Dive into the Resources Database

The Wastebuster resources library is jam-packed with ready-to-use materials, including videos, assemblies, lesson plans, crafts and toolkits. You'll also find resource collections to support campaigns, waste audits, themed weeks and eco-team projects, making it easy to integrate sustainability into school life.

Your journey starts here

Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or already have an active eco-team, the Wastebuster programme provides your school with the tools, resources, and support to succeed. Together, we can reduce waste, save resources and inspire pupils to lead the way in protecting our planet.