Perrott Hill Eco Team Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre

Perrott Hill’s Eco Committee, a passionate group of environmental champions from Years 1 to 8,  recently enjoyed a thought-provoking visit to Carymoor Environmental Centre.

Carymoor is a former landfill site where household waste from 1970 to 2020 was buried, covering an area equivalent to around 110 football pitches and reaching depths of up to 15 meters. Today, the site offers a powerful visual reminder of the scale of waste produced over time and the importance of making more sustainable choices.

During the visit, the children took part in a workshop learning about the history of the site and exploring the vital principles of reducing, reusing and recycling. A walk across the grass-covered ‘hills’ of the former landfill helped bring these ideas to life, prompting thoughtful discussions about consumption, waste and environmental responsibility.

The Eco Team also learned how waste management has evolved. Unlike in the past, much of today’s rubbish is now sorted and transported to an Energy from Waste plant in Bristol, where it is burned to generate electricity – a more sustainable alternative to landfill, though one that still highlights the need to reduce waste at source.

The visit provided valuable insight and sparked some meaningful conversations among the children, reinforcing Perrott Hill’s commitment to environmental education and empowering pupils to play an active role in protecting the planet for future generations.