West Sussex Secondary Food Waste Recycling School Pack
This comprehensive secondary school pack provides a structured programme to support food waste recycling education and behaviour change across the school. Designed for the West Sussex rollout, it combines curriculum-linked learning, student-led activities and practical tools to embed sustainable practices in a meaningful and measurable way.
The pack includes a Teacher’s Guide and a ready-to-deliver assembly with presenter’s notes, introducing students to the environmental, economic and system-level impact of food waste. Curriculum-linked activities in science, geography, enterprise and art then enable students to explore the topic in depth—investigating processes such as anaerobic digestion, analysing real-world impacts, and developing communication campaigns to influence behaviour.
A strong emphasis is placed on applying learning in real contexts. Students are encouraged to take ownership of sustainability through creative and strategic tasks, while resources such as posters and bin signage ensure that correct behaviours are reinforced at the point of use.
The inclusion of a family guide helps extend learning beyond the classroom, supporting behaviour change at home and strengthening the link between school and community. Certificates provide recognition of achievement, helping to maintain engagement and celebrate student contribution.
Items included in this resource
Secondary Food Waste Assembly Teachers Notes
Food Waste Certificates
Secondary Food Waste Assembly
Secondary Food Waste Science and Geography Activity
Food Waste Recycling Guide for West Sussex Families
