This fact sheet shares fascinating and accessible statistics about the UK’s growing e-waste problem, encouraging children and families to rethink how they buy, use, and recycle electronics.

This in-depth information pack explains what Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is, why it matters and how it can be reduced, reused, repaired, and recycled, with myth-busting activities and clear examples for the classroom.

This lesson plan for ages 5–7 helps young children explore what electronic waste is, why recycling matters, and how they and their families can help care for the environment through re-use and recycling.

This take-home activity sheet gives children and families five practical ways to reduce e-waste, from delaying upgrades and repairing devices to reusing, donating, and recycling – with exercises to encourage action at home and in school.

This worksheet accompanies the What a Waste lesson plan