GOING green was a weeklong theme for dozens of schools in Worcestershire.

More than 40 schools across the county went scientific with their waste for EDF Energy’s annual NationalWasteWeek campaign, which ran from March 11 to 18.

Potential young scientists and engineers have been carrying out waste-busting activities through the Pod, EDF Energy’s online schools programme.

This year’s activities have included using recyclable materials in experiments, carrying out waste audits and asking pupils, teachers and parents to make waste pledges.

Schools have been posting their activities on ‘the wall’ at jointhepod.org, with investigations and activities covering everything from school lunchbox waste checks by waste detectives and waste-free lunch days to litter sweeps and eco-club school assemblies.

Schools taking part inWorcestershire included Wychbold First and Nursery School in Droitwich, Honeybourne First School in Evesham, Offmore Primary School in Kidderminster, Great Malvern Primary School in Malvern, Sytchampton Endowed First School in Stourport, Cherry Orchard First School in Pershore and Tenbury CE Primary School.

Robyn Thorn, EDF Energy’s education programme manager, said: “We’ve been absolutely blown away by the number of schools taking part in Waste Week and the creative activities they’re using to cut their waste.

“It’s more important than ever that children are inspired by subjects such as science and engineering to understand and tackle important issues such as sustainability including conserving and reusing our resources.

“We hope that projects such as Waste Week continue to excite pupils, teachers and local communities to get involved and make a difference.”