Waste Education for Schools
School of Recycling offers classroom-ready courses that help students understand how waste systems actually work. Clearly, honestly, and age-appropriately.
Who this is for
Primary, secondary and middle schools
Teachers looking for structured, ready-to-use material
Schools introducing sustainability, systems thinking, or environmental topics
International and local curricula
How schools use School of Recycling
Used as part of environmental or science classes
Integrated into sustainability weeks or projects
Assigned as guided online lessons
Used for discussion-based learning
Choose your Licence
Classroom Licence
For 1 teacher / 1 class
100-day access
Up to 30 students
Guided worksheets
$147
School Licence
For the entire school
1-year access
Unlimited teachers & classes
Comes with Teacher Toolkit
Custom pricing
Testimonials
Hellen Mullan
GRADE 2 TEACHER, SUSTAINABILITY LEAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
In module 1, SoR communicates complex ideas about plastic in a way that is clear, accessible, and engaging for young learners.
His non-judgemental teaching style creates space for students to think critically and form their own opinions.
By encouraging them to question the objects around them and consider their necessity and end of life, the resources support a meaningful shift in mindset and helps students build a more thoughtful relationship with materials
Edd Moore
CLIMATE EDUCATION, CONSULTANT, TEACHER AND AUTHOR
The Plastic Story is a wonderfully engaging and informative module that captures students' attention from the start. It clearly explains where plastic comes from, taking learners on a fascinating journey from ancient ocean life to modern-day materials. The visuals are bright and creative, making complex processes like oil formation and plastic production easy for students to understand.
The video keeps a great pace and stays clear and to the point, making it ideal for classroom use. By the end, students are motivated to think critically about waste and their own role as “Waste Detectives.” Overall, The Plastic Story is a creative and well-designed learning resource that makes a big impact in a short time.
Steffen Knobloch
GRADE 6 & 7 TEACHER, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
The video is clearly structured and presented in a calm, easy-to-understand way that is well suited for children and young people.
The summary and interactive activities at the end are engaging and help learners actively connect with the topic.
Module 1 successfully captures young viewers' interest, makes the topic feel relevant to their everyday lives, and encourages them to continue with the following videos.
Age groups and Topics
Courses are structured by age ad topic. The first available course focuses on plastic.
Age 6-9 - Available soon
Age 10-12 - Plastic (Available)
Age 13-16 - In Development
Age 17+ - In Development
What Schools Appreciate
Clear honesty and explanation
No oversimplified "good vs bad" narratives
Focus on understanding systems, not rules
Materials that respect students' ability to think
Interested in using School of Recycling at your school?
For questions or school licences, feel free to get in touch.