National Recycling Week, established by Planet Ark in 1996, is held every year during the second week of November (8th to 14th of November 2021). This year is the celebration of its 25th anniversary with the theme of: 

Celebrate National Recycling Week YOUR way!

Click on the link to view the Staff Message promoting recycling for the St Francis school community. 

SFCC National Recycling Week 2021

They are certainly living up to the example of their school patron, St Francis of Assisi, who showed through his life, the connection we have with all of creation and the importance of caring for all creatures, each other and the planet.

National Recycling Week provides an important opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling knowledge, build better recycling habits and build trust in recycling. Reducing our waste not only keeps valuable materials out of landfill, it also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our need for new materials. Reducing and reusing can also save you money at home and in the workplace.