MK City Council are pleased to offer a range of environmental education videos, each with accompanying supporting resources. 

Let's Recycle Right

This video covers everything you need to feel confident you are recycling correctly, including:

• what goes in which bin, box or bag
• how MK residents’ recycling is processed
• what it is recycled into
• new wheeled bin collections starting 2023
• what happens to MK black bin bags
• actions we can all do to help the environment
• Supporting resources

Plastic Ocean

Learn more about the impact of plastic, including:

• the role of plastic in our everyday lives
• plastic pollution if the oceans and impact on sea life
• what happens when litter enters local waterways
• what plastic can be recycled
• actions we can all do to help reduce plastic use and litter
• Supporting resources

Small actions, Big impact

How humans have impacted the environment and what can be done to help, including:

• summary of the impact of deforestation, mining, pollution, waste management and population
• the role of central and local government, businesses and manufacturers 
• examples of small daily behaviour changes that have a positive and sustainable impact on the environment
• Supporting resources

Super Powers

A review of energy sources and what happens to MK’s black bin bags, covering:

• how we use energy every day
• issues with fossil fuels
• different types of renewable energy sources
• current energy provision
• what happens at the MK Waste Recovery Park and how MK bin bag rubbish is turned into a source of energy
• Supporting resources

Advice for School Councils and Eco groups

This video will assist students looking to improve their schools' environment, giving advice about:

• what can be recycled in school
• how to improve recycling in classrooms and other areas
• how to reduce waste
• look for reuse options 
• find other sustainable solutions around school
• Supporting resources