Education

Teaching a sustainable lifestyle

Our greatest hopes for a sustainable world lie within our education system. One of the most important lessons you can teach is the importance of resource efficiency, sustainability and respect for the environment.

Resource Futures has many years experience in providing the tools and advice you need to communicate the right messages effectively. We can also help you meet your school’s own environmental aims - like reducing electricity use in your establishment.

We can give you access to a range of services designed to teach pupils of all ages the importance of sustainability and waste minimisation. In some areas these services are subsidised bythe local authority and may even be free, services include:

  • Activity plans and classroom resources linked to the curriculum at every level
  • Resources that can be used in play
  • Teacher training
  • Improving the school's own resource use, including support on recycling and composting in school
  • Helping you evaluate the work you are doing

Our way of working makes use of the all-round expertise we have within Resource Futures. You benefit from a service that is fully joined up from conception to delivery. This way we can be sure that all the separate elements are working together to provide the very best solution for your particular needs.

If you would like to know more about our expertise in the Education sector, please e-mail the education manager.  

 

Project Synopses

Teacher training event at Buckfast Abbey

A waste education training day for teachers from primary and secondary schools in Devon, run on behalf of Devon County Council.

Reducing waste at Castle Primary School

Waste Education at Castle Primary School, Tiverton, as part of the waste education programme funded by Devon County Council.

Schools' Waste Summit 2010

'Don’t Let Devon Go To Waste’ annual Waste Summit for Year 10 pupils.

News and Events

Community RePaint: A Helping Hand for Hearts and Minds in 2011

In 2011, householders, traders and paint manufacturers donated 343,957 litres of paint to Community RePaint schemes, which then distributed 217,112 litres to community groups and individuals saving 565 tonnes of CO2 – the equivalent of taking 192 cars off our roads - and providing 766 volunteer and training opportunities. The network now has over 65 schemes across the UK and with four new schemes about to start at the beginning of 2012.    

Resource Futures seeks new Non-Executive Chair

Following restructuring during 2011 Resource Futures is now looking to strengthen its Board with a new Non-Executive Chair.  The company is forecasting a three-fold increase in its profit from 2% in the year ended March 2010 to 6% for the year ending March 2012.  The new position will join Chief Executive Officer Jane Stephenson MBE and Operations Director Sam Reeve, bringing independent scrutiny and advice to this successful business at Board level. 

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