Recycling Bin - 30 litre - Blue

This 30-litre blue recycling bin is the ideal size for classrooms, staffrooms, or school canteens. With a clear colour-coded lid and a compact design, it helps schools build strong recycling habits by making proper waste sorting a part of students' daily routines. Whether used for collecting bottles, cans or plastic packaging, this durable bin supports visual learning and sustainability education. Its swing lid design ensures ease of use while keeping contents covered and tidy.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Reinforces recognition of recycling streams through consistent colour-coding.
• Encourages daily sustainable behaviours and critical thinking around waste.
• Supports environmental education outcomes across multiple learning areas.
• Helps develop independence and responsibility in classroom routines.
• Easily integrates into existing school waste systems or new green initiatives.

Classroom ideas:

• Designate the blue bin for drink containers or plastic wrappers in eating areas.
• Use in a lesson on recycling symbols and sorting different packaging types.
• Encourage students to monitor how much is recycled each week and report findings.
• Link to maths lessons through data collection on waste volumes and patterns.
• Get students involved in designing educational posters to accompany each bin.

Specifications:

• Colour: Blue lid with black base.
• Capacity: 30 litres.
• Dimensions: 57.5cm (H) x 41cm (W) x 30cm (L).
• Features: Swing lid for quick and easy disposal.
• Part of a full colour-coded range; available individually or in sets.
• Exclusive to Modern Teaching Aids.