Food Waste Recycling Guide for West Sussex Families
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Food Waste Recycling Guide for West Sussex Families
This family-friendly guide supports households in understanding and correctly using the new food waste recycling system in West Sussex. Designed to complement school learning, it helps reinforce key messages by providing clear, practical guidance that pupils can share at home.
The resource explains what food waste is, why it should be recycled, and how the system works—from collection through to anaerobic digestion, where food waste is transformed into renewable energy and fertiliser. It also clearly sets out what can and cannot go into food waste bins, helping to reduce contamination and improve recycling outcomes.
With simple explanations, practical tips and a strong focus on everyday actions, the guide encourages families to adopt correct recycling habits while also reducing food waste overall. By linking school learning with household behaviour, it helps extend the impact of the programme beyond the classroom into the wider community.
You need to be logged in to download this item.- Ages Ages 5 - 7 (Key stage 1) , Ages 7 - 11 (Key stage 2) , Ages 11 - 14 (Key stage 3) , Ages 14 - 16 (Key stage 4)
- Topics Food & organics
- Types Information
- Campaigns Waste Week
Learning Outcomes
- Supports behaviour change at home through clear, practical guidance
- Reinforces school learning with consistent messaging for families
- Improves understanding of correct food waste recycling
- Helps reduce contamination in household collections
- Encourages both recycling and reduction of food waste
- Extends environmental impact beyond the school into the community
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