Waste literacy for organisations
Build internal literacy before making external sustainability claims.
School of Recycling delivers structured, brand-neutral education on plastics and waste systems — designed to support ESG alignment, staff training, and community impact.
Independent. Evidence-based. Scalable.
Clear impact. Clear reporting.
Why Waste Literacy?
Sustainability conversations often move faster than understanding.
Terms like:
"Circular economy"
"Recycling"
"Biodegradable"
"Plastic-free"
These terms are widely used, but inconsistently understood across teams.
Misalignment begins here.
Without basic material literacy:
Staff repeat misconceptions
Clients-facing teams oversimplify claims
ESG messaging lacks technical depth
Community initiatives struggle to create lasting impact
Sustainability becomes communication - instead of competence.
School of Recycling builds the foundation first.
The Waste Literacy Program
A scalable literacy framework aligned with ESG framework education goals.
Program Structure
Short, high-engagement video modules
Downloadable worksheets and facilitator tools
Clear learning pathways by level
Practical, fact-based explanations
Brand-neutral, evidence-based content
Flexible Implementation
Youth tracks (6-16)
Young adult track (17+)
Adaptable for staff training
Suitable for community sponsorship programs
Designed for digital delivery. Globally accessible. Scalable across teams, schools and regions.
Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
School of Recycling aligns with globally recognised sustainability frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our program supports organisations in strengthening education, responsible consumption awareness, and systems thinking through structured waste literacy.
SDG 4 – Quality Education
Building structured, accessible education that strengthens systems thinking and environmental literacy.
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Increasing understanding of materials, product design, recycling limitations, and consumption patterns.
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Explaining the link between materials, fossil resources, waste systems, and emissions.
SDG 14 – Life Below Water
Supporting prevention-focused awareness around plastic leakage into marine environments.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Enabling collaboration between organisations, schools, and communities through scalable education access.
We do not claim certification or official UN endorsement.
We provide practical educational contribution aligned with global development frameworks.
Engagement Models
License Access for Teams
Provide structured waste literacy training across your organisation.
Ideal for:
Sustainability teams
CSR departments
Operations
Product & design teams
Creates a shared knowledge baseline across your organisation.
Sponsor Student Access
Fund structured waste literacy access for:
Schools
Youth groups
Underserved regions in Southeast Asia
Impact reporting included:
Number of students reached
Schools supported
Modules completed
Education becomes measurable impact.
Corporate Masterclass
Optional live session led by founder Martijn. Designed for:
Sustainability weeks
Internal ESG training
Leadership briefings
Partner engagement sessions
Bringing practical field experience and systems thinking into the room.
What this is
Independent, brand-neutral education
Science-based and age-appropriate
Structured and scalable
Suitable for inclusion in ESG-aligned initiatives
Designed for long-term understanding
Build on practical field experience
What this is not
A marketing campaign
A certification or compliance program
An ESG scoring tool
A short-term awareness event
A promotional sustainability badge
We focus on literacy first.
Why Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia faces some of the world’s fastest-growing material and waste system challenges.
Long-term resilience begins with literacy — not only infrastructure.
The greatest sustainable impact comes from:
Education - Understanding - Early awareness.
Organisations operating in the region can strengthen local waste literacy infrastructure — building informed communities alongside economic growth.
Partnership Approach
We work with organisations to design structured waste literacy initiatives that align with internal training goals and external impact priorities.
What we offer:
Terms like:
Corporate access licenses
Sponsored student programs
Regional pilot initiatives
Combined internal + external impact packages
Flexible structures based on:
Number of users or locations
Geographical focus
Duration of engagement
Defined impact objectives
Talk to Us
If your organisation is exploring meaningful sustainability education initiatives aligned with global development goals, we’d be happy to share more details.