Mr. Gareth ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what action she is taking to encourage schools to promote recycling; and if she will make a statement. [77215]
§ Mr. Stephen TwiggWithin the national curriculum, for example in Citizenship and geography, pupils learn about sustainable development, including the benefits of recycling.
Many schools are working in partnership with local authorities on recycling projects through Local Agenda 21, which is an action plan for achieving sustainable development at local and community level.