PUPILS from Wokingham’s newest primary school have taken part in a zero-waste challenge by successfully collecting plastic packaging for recycling.
The youngsters from St Cecilia’s CofE Primary School in Matthewsgreen were given help and support by David Wilson Homes, which is building homes in Ashridge Grange.
They collected plastic bottle tops, milk cartons and other packaging to fill a box with more than 3,500 items.
Their reward was a bench which has been made from recycled plastic.
Julian Hodder, managing director for David Wilson Southern Counties, said the project aimed to share the importance of recycling at home and how easy it is.
“The pupils really engaged with learning about the different types of plastics that are recycled and what they can be transformed into, to go on and be used in a second life,” he said, adding the company had pledged to be the first housebuilder to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, building net zero carbon homes by 2030, and purchasing 100% renewable energy from renewable sources.
Richard Thomas, head of school at St Cecilia’s, said: “We are really proud of our students for working together to reduce their plastic use and identifying waste that can be recycled.
“It was a great opportunity to discuss why it’s so important to divert unnecessary waste from landfill and how easy it is to recycle.
“Following this activity, our students are certainly more aware of the importance of a sustained routine of recycling and together, how these small steps will positively affect the climate.
“The bench is also a lovely addition to our playground and is a visual reminder of how these sustainable decisions can benefit us all.”
