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Frequently Asked Questions about Waste Education
For information and advice on Waste Education, you are able to browse through the questions and answers below. If you cannot find the answer that you are looking for, please feel free to contact the Waste Education team on 01462 474000 or e-mail service@north-herts.gov.uk.
Q - What are the 3 R’s?
A – The 3 R’s stand for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. These are principles which we can follow to help the environment and ourselves by reusing and recycling materials, which reduce the amount of rubbish we dispose of.
Q - What Waste Education resources are available to schools?
A - The Waste Education team provides a range of programmes and activities for schools and community groups within North Hertfordshire. All programmes and activies are provided free of charge.
For further details please contact the Recycling Officer on 01462 474000, alternatively e-mail service@north-herts.gov.uk or visit Waste Education and Schools
Q - I am a teacher, where can I get a Waste Education learning pack for children?
A - KS2 + KS3 Waste Education packs are available at WasteAware
You can also visit British Glass for an educational CD.
Q – What competitions can my school enter into?
A - For competitions that are regularly run, visit:
or alternatively browse through the Waste Education and Schools webpage.
Q - If I would like to talk to someone about recycling in my school, who should I contact?
A - The Recycling Officer on 01462 474000 or by e-mail at service@north-herts.gov.uk