Hull City Council has today (9 March) launched free, ready to use recycling resources, designed to make learning about waste simple for children both at school and at home.
The resources have been created to support Hull’s Simpler Recycling rollout, a new government‑led policy designed to make recycling clearer and more consistent across the country.
With weekly brown bin and outdoor food caddy collections moving weekly from March 31, the resources have been designed to understand the importance of recycling food waste and other materials in an easy, fun, and engaging way.
Available online, the resources include short videos, colourful graphics, worksheets, activities, and ready‑made lesson plans that teachers and parents can start using straight away, with no preparation needed!
Designed for both primary and secondary pupils – including materials suitable for SEN learners – the resources aim to help children understand what can and cannot be recycled, along with the wider environmental benefits of recycling.
They also encourage young people to take what they’ve learned home, helping the whole family recycle with confidence.
Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council said: “We know from our engagement that the young people of Hull are keen to do the right thing for their city and their planet. These new resources will give them the knowledge and confidence to become recycling champions at school and in their own homes.
“By making the learning fun and accessible, we’re helping the next generation build lifelong habits, which will help ensure safe and welcoming neighbourhoods across the city, while making a real difference to the future of our environment.”
Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children’s services, added: “We want our children, and young people, to feel confident recycling, so these resources are vitally important.
“By making them readily accessible to teachers and parents, we hope they will be widely used to inspire positive habits that last well beyond the classroom.”
To access the resources, visit Learning resources – Simpler Recycling
To find out more about Simpler Recycling, visit Homepage – Simpler Recycling