Big experiences
Tamariki will learn how to make good use of things that are often put in rubbish bins.
They will learn:
- the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling common household items
- what can be done to recycle food scraps through a range of fun, hands-on activities.
Food scraps game
Students will find out what happens to the rukenga kai (food cast onward) collected by the new food scraps service.
They will discover:
- how to set up a pāmu noke (worm farm)
- what composting worms can eat
- what other animals live in a worm farm.
Students will develop an understanding of:
- cycles in nature
- the principles of para kore (zero waste)
- looking after our taiao (environment).
Tamariki will leave the session empowered to make changes to reduce their waste.
Activity worksheet
Students can complete the activities in our Food Scraps Worksheet (PDF 1.7MB) to learn more about the food scraps collection service.
They will learn:
- what items can go into each collection bin
- the correct way to put out the food scraps bin for collection
- the steps of the food scraps service process.
Once completed, tamariki can check their answers by referring to the Food Scraps Worksheet Answers (PDF 1.7MB).
Year level
Years 0-13
Learning areas
Science, Living World, Planet Earth and Beyond Social Sciences
Maximum students
Two classes (up to 75 people including adults)
Location
Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre
Available dates
All year
Cost
Schools $5 per child (accompanying teachers and adults free) | Community Groups $7 per adult. This programme is subsidised by our Waste Solutions team.
Contact details
Address
Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre
50 The Concourse, Henderson