Understanding waste

What happens to waste and recycling

Have you ever wondered what happens to the waste that you produce once it has been collected?

Waste can be treated in a number of ways. Even the way it is collected can vary. Here at SITA UK, we collect all types of recycling and waste for treatment.

The type of treatment depends on the types of recycling and waste, all of which are treated in different ways …

Education resources

Visit our re:think education website for recycling related games, quizzes, waste journeys with SITA UK’s green team and free education resources for teachers.

Awareness of environmental issues has never been more important than it is today. With our Green Packs 1 and 2, we aim to highlight the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling products and materials, and encourage a change in attitude and responsibility towards the earth and its resources. The packs ask pupils to consider how the earth sustains humans, and identify the steps we can all take to play a part in sustainability, the 3Rs and sorting at source.

Both written with the help of professionals in the education sector, our two packs are:

Green Pack

This pack is written in line with Key Stages 2 and 3 of the National Curriculum. It contains a teacher's guide, an informative poster and activity sheets.

Green Pack 2

This pack is written in line with Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. It contains a teacher's guide, informative magazine and activity sheets.

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