Waste: Recycling Big Book

Recycling helps students understand how used materials can be transformed into new products and highlights the importance of responsible waste management. This Big Book explores the entire recycling process, from sorting and collection through to re-manufacture, using clear language and relatable visuals. It encourages children to think about what they throw away and how it could be reused or recycled instead.

This title is part of the Find Out About series by Learning Media, a collection of curriculum-aligned, non-fiction books that support primary learners to engage with important topics such as sustainability, wellbeing and emotional intelligence. Designed and published in Australia, these large-format books are perfect for shared reading and group discussion.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces the concept of recycling in a child-friendly way.
• Supports understanding of environmental responsibility and action.
• Reinforces the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
• Encourages critical thinking about everyday waste.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a recycling centre or sorting station in the classroom.
• Explore what materials are recyclable in your local area.
• Track how much waste your class recycles in a week or month.
• Make recycled art from clean waste materials.

Information:

• Big Book Format: 30 cm x 42 cm
• Page Count: 16 pages
• Part of the Find Out About series