If you are interested in the Eco Schools Scheme or Sustainable Schools Scheme, then visit sustainable schools.

• Fun activities for children

  Quizzes, word searches and activities

• How do I throw away less rubbish?

  Find out more about how to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost your waste.

• Free services for schools and community groups

  Find out more about free visits to schools and community groups, recycling services for schools in Dorset and the Treats Toy Library.

• Schools textile recycling scheme

  In Dorset, we throw away about 6,600 tonnes of textiles every year. To help the environment and prevent textiles that can be reused ending up in landfill, Dorset authorities are working with local company, TRC Limited to promote reuse and recycling in schools.

• Schools recycling scheme

  A recycling scheme is offered to all Dorset County Council schools.

• 2012 Recycling Lorry Banner Competition

  The 2012 Games are fast approaching, and to help encourage locals and competitors alike to recycle and do their bit during Games time, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council and West Dorset District Council have teamed up with schools in the Chesil Education Partnership to produce a banner for their recycling vehicles to help spread the message.