SMSC provision

Litter – What is litter?  Litter is described as ‘rubbish that is in the wrong place’. It can be anything from food, chewing gum, crisp packets or plastic bags.

Litter the big picture– Why is it a problem?

Litter – Why is it a problem for Hollyfield Economic cost to the school It’s ugly It can cause a fire risk It attracts rats Can be unsafe to Wild life Doesn’t show pride in our school

Litter – What can we do about litter at Hollyfield Put your rubbish in the right bin (recycling if possible), or take it home Take part in a litter pick Your form group could carry out a waste audit– what has been littered, recycled or put in the general waste bin. Do you need more bins (litter & recycling) and to educate other pupils? Do a questionnaire about litter e.g. what do pupils think of litter, do they litter, if so – why, what are most common types of litter they find, how would they stop littering in the school grounds? Create a litter action plan.

Litter – What can we do to reduce waste/litter in general? Buy things with less packaging Use non-disposable things like metal cutlery, re-usable storage containers for food/drinks,. Use ‘bags for life’ instead of single use carrier bags