The Government in England wants every school to be sustainable  by 2020 (The national framework for sustainable schools), and schools all over the country are making changes to their policies, buildings and buying practices in order to comply with these demands.

Waste, and the culture that encourages it, can be tackled through sustainable consumption and a philosophy of “reduce, reuse and recycle”.  As well as creating cost savings, this approach supports the development of the local economy, markets for ethical goods and services and also provides an interesting focus for learning.

One of the eight designated 'doorways' to a sustainable school is Purchasing and waste. 

Paperchasers can provide your school with everything it needs in order to achieve sustainability through this doorway - your 'One Stop Shop'  to a sustainable school!

1. A comprehensive range of indoor recycling bins to suit all budgets.  See www.paperchasers.org.uk for full details.  Recycling stickers can also be supplied to apply to your bins.
2. A constant supply of 80 L woven re-usable polypropylene sacks will be  included for the storage of mixed paper and card free of charge.  These sacks will lfit inside 60L - 100 L bins.
3. Printed recycled content plastic refuse sacks for the storage of mixed recycling (plastics, cans, tins, foil, glass) can be supplied.
4. Outdoor wheelie bins can be lease-hired for low weekly rental costs. 
5. Dedicated colour recycling awareness posters for teachers, primary and secondary schools.
6. Helpful advice and information to assist in delivering classroom learning activities.
7. Recycling and environmental impact reports, detailing the amount recycled, net carbon dioxide emissions produced, landfill space saved, trees saved, electricity and water saved. 
8. Discounted rates on security shredding and cardboard recycling services.
9. After 3 months, a tree will be adopted on behalf of your school through our community forest partner.  They will issue you with a certificate and map and you will also receive a certificate of environmental commitment from us.
10. You will be eligible for free paper recycling collections for 3 months if your school is located in :  B1; B2; B3; B4; B5; B6; B7; B8; B9; B10; B11, B12, B13, B14; B15; B16; B18; B19; B24; B25
11. Collections can be weekly or fortnightly;  holiday periods included if required.

Please contact us for further details.