Lesson 5: Why is recycling important?

Discovering how to recycle a range of objects in the local area.

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Three happy children hold a green box with a recycling sign on, filled with plastic bottles. They are standing in a park.

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Last update: 2 September 2026

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Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y3: What rights and responsibilities do we have?

Lesson 1: What are human rights?

Lesson 2: What rights should children have?

Lesson 3: How can we help the environment by reducing what we use?

Lesson 4: How can reusing items help the environment?

Lesson 5: Why is recycling important?

Lesson 6: How do local councils help look after their communities?