Two Elmbridge primary schools have been awarded a combined total of £3,000, after signing up to take part in the Surrey Environment Partnership’s Rethink Waste scheme. They will be using their prize to deliver projects that benefit their environment.
What is Rethink Waste?
Rethink Waste is an online platform run by Greenredeem that encourages Surrey residents to sign up and engage in a variety of waste-minimising and recycling-enhancing activities.
Over 7,000 Surrey households are currently taking part in Rethink Waste. By participating, members collect points that can be donated to a multitude of causes, including but not limited to, supporting local schools.
- Cobham Free School won the top prize of £2,500 and will be using the funds to help construct a vertical garden and install solar panels.
- Esher Church School were awarded £500 to contribute towards buying a food composter.
Of the win, Cobham Free School said: ‘We are delighted to have been involved with Rethink Waste. The activities were particularly interesting and helped our community develop knowledge about so many environmental topics.’
Esher Church School said: ‘I think I can speak for the whole Esher Church School community; staff, students, parents and friends who supported us, when I say that we certainly had fun earning our green points and learning more about waste at the same time! It's been a rollercoaster of highs and lows as we monitored our journey on the dashboard. Thank you, Greenredeem!’
The Surrey Environment Partnership, said: “Reducing what we throw away is one of the best things we can do to help fight climate change. So it’s fantastic to see so many Surrey residents coming together through Rethink Waste to learn about waste reduction and to donate to local schools so they can help the environment.”
A second phase of school donations is due to take place from 1 April to 14 June, with a further £6,000 prize fund available for schools that garner the most community support. Schools interested in this opportunity must register by 28 March. For schools interested in applying to take part, please contact Surrey Environment Partnership.
If you want to join this incredible community helping their planet and their local community, join Rethink Waste now.