EcoPark House offers an exciting opportunity for students and visitors to learn about waste management, the circular economy, and sustainable consumptionion at the EcoPark in Edmonton.
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We offer a range of workshops that are closely linked with the National Curriculum and can be tailored to the needs of your group.
During your visit, you will discover:
- What happens to your waste
- What a circular economy is and why it is important
- How you can help reduce your waste through practical activities
Here is an example of what you can expect from a day at EcoPark House with your school!
If you would like to register your interest, please complete our enquiry form.
Bookings are now being taken for Autumn 2025.
For further information or to request a teacher guide, please email us at Education@NLWA.gov.uk
These visits are FREE for north London schools
Age range: 5-11
Group size: Minimum 6 and maximum 30
Facilities: Lift and ramp access with disabled parking bays and accessible toilets in the building.
Location: EcoPark House, 1 Lee Park Way, Edmonton EcoPark, London, N18 3BJ
Please contact us if you have any further questions about accessibility.
Waste City (Year 5 & 6 only)
Challenge your students to think like a Waste Authority! In this interactive workshop, pupils will explore real-world waste issues and work in teams to create a low-waste action plan for Waste City.
Through teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking, students will step into the shoes of local decision-makers and come up with smart, sustainable solutions to reduce waste in Waste City.
National Curriculum Links: Science - properties of materials, Design Technology - designing to a brief, Geography - natural resources and human impact on the environment, Maths - statistics and number, English - spoken language.
Beyond the Bin (Key Stage 1 & 2)
Join our Beyond the Bin workshop to uncover the journey of your rubbish and recycling. Through interactive activities, students will explore how waste is managed, why recycling matters, and what we can all do to reduce the amount we throw away.
The workshop wraps up with an eye-opening tour, giving students a first-hand look at what happens beyond the bin.
National Curriculum Links: Science - properties of materials and electricity, Geography - natural resources, renewable/non-renewable energy and human impact on the environment.
Repair (Key Stage 2)
Discover how discarded clothing can impact the environment — and how simple actions can help make a difference.
Students will learn basic sewing and mending techniques while exploring the environmental cost of textile waste. By repairing instead of replacing, they’ll see how small, practical skills can lead to big changes for our planet.
National Curriculum Links: Science - properties of materials, Design Technology - sewing, Geography - natural resources and human impact on the environment.
Reuse (Key Stage 1 & 2)
Students will discover how everyday waste can be transformed into something useful and unique.
They’ll explore the power of reuse by working with materials that might otherwise be thrown away — and turn them into something brand new.
By the end of the session, each student will have crafted either a bird feeder or a tote bag, and gained a fresh perspective on how to see value in the things we often discard.
National Curriculum Links: Science - properties of materials, Design Technology - sewing, Geography - natural resources and human impact on the environment.