Did you know that the average family produces as much rubbish as a small hatch-back car every year?

Or that every year, on average, we use 134 carrier bags each?

How about the fact that over 80% of our rubbish could be reused or recycled?

If you’re not aware of these facts then you should take a look at recycle-more.  Packed with advice and information on recycling, this site has all you need to know about going green for school projects and classwork.

The site has a special section dedicated to schools, with a host of classroom activities on the theme of recycling, divided into age and key stage groups.  There are also games to try out – everything from Unjumble Jumble to Bin-Man!

Also on the site you can find:

• The Recycling Bank Locator – simply input your postcode and find details of your nearest recycling banks!

• Explanations of symbols found on packaging

• Tips for recycling at home or school

• A brief history of rubbish

• Rubbish facts

• Links to other useful recycling and waste sites

            …and lots more!

Hundreds of leading UK businesses support recycle-more, from large high street retailers to small and medium sized companies.  The site is also accredited by the National Grid for Learning.

Recycle-more is run by Valpak, the UK’s largest environmental compliance scheme.  For further information on Valpak, log onto www.valpak.co.uk.

"What a fantastic site!  Packed with information and ideas in a very reader friendly format.  I'm a Recycling Officer for Portsmouth City Council and I frequently visit schools.  Your website has given me lots of activity ideas and information."
Nicky McInnes - Waste Recycling &  Disposal Assistant, Portsmouth City Council.

"It's a wonderful site, which brings things into the terms of ordinary people.  You seem to have it 'all wrapped up'!"
Sue McPherson, York.

"I love the recycle-more site.  It gets straight to the point with some practical advice."
Simon Barnes, Wigan.

www.recycle-more.co.uk