Waste is an ever-growing problem and one that we just can’t ignore. Waste affects every part of the environment – such as land, air, and water – and unless we take positive action towards reducing it, it will eventually become overwhelming.

So where does it all go? What part can we all play in making sure the mountain doesn’t grow?

What we offer

Tip the balance - On waste

A fun, interactive cartoon-based way to learn about waste, aimed at year 5-8 students. It highlights how actions have reactions and how individual choices influence the war on waste. To add to the experience and learning, student workbook and facilitator guides are available. The books are intended to work alongside the interactive CD-ROM and form the base of a long-term inquiry-based learning experience.
Check out Tip the balance - On waste!

 Student Workbook (pdf 359kB) 
 Facilitator Guides (pdf 426kB)

Your Environment, Canterbury (E-box): Waste not - want not

Nobody wants a rubbish dump in their back garden or a landfill next door. But what do we do with all the stuff we want to throw away? Find out about the 5 R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and residual management. Packed with activities and practical ideas to reduce waste.

Waste not - want not (pdf 2.09MB)

Kids' page: Waste not want not!

View our Living Here kids' page on waste .