British Recycled Plastic and Grow To School teamed up to give schools the chance to win a recycled plastic raised garden bed and Growbag Mini Toolkit to support outdoor learning and school gardening projects. The giveaway promotes sustainable education, hands-on gardening, and curriculum-linked outdoor activities using durable, maintenance-free raised beds made from 100% recycled plastic.
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- Schools could win a recycled plastic raised garden bed and a Growbag Mini Toolkit.
- Giveaway designed to encourage gardening and outdoor learning in schools.
- Raised beds are weatherproof, splinter-free, and made from recycled plastic.
- Includes seeds, gardening guides, activities, and curriculum-linked resources.
- Supports sustainability education and hands-on learning experiences.
- Grow To School delivers nature-based learning programmes across Yorkshire.
How to Make a Raised Garden Bed
‘Tis the season to get planting – and to encourage horticulture in schools, we’ve teamed up with Grow To School to give away a 1m x 1m British Recycled Plastic raised garden bed — plus a free Mini Toolkit! Perfect for kickstarting your school garden, this raised garden bed starter pack is designed for schools taking their first steps into growing, even if you’re working with a small 1m x 1m space.
What’s Included in the Raised Bed Giveaway?
1: A British Recycled Plastic Raised Garden Bed for Schools:
Creating lasting outdoor learning spaces requires durable, weather-resistant equipment. Our 100% recycled plastic raised garden bed and education products provide maintenance-free, environmentally responsible solutions that never rot or need treating and all come with a 25 year guarantee.
British Recycled Plastic raised garden beds:
- Are made from chemically inert materials, meaning they won’t degrade, rot, or require harmful preservatives, ensuring no leaching into the soil
- Are safe for children’s hands and will not split or splinter
- Require zero maintenance
- Are weatherproof and insect proof
2: A Growbag Mini Toolkit – Small Space, Big Learning!
If you’re thinking about bringing gardening into your school but not sure where to start, Grow To Schools’ Growbag Mini Toolkit makes it easy. Your pupils can sow, plant, and nurture vegetables in a raised garden bed while engaging in hands-on, curriculum-linked learning. No green fingers required—just a passion for outdoor learning!
What’s Inside the Mini Growbag Toolkit?
- A carefully selected set of plants and seeds – just enough to get growing in your raised garden bed
- A seasonal gardening diary and a step-by-step how-to guide – so you know exactly what to do and when
- Fun, interactive games and garden club activities – to keep pupils engaged and excited about growing
How To Enter the Giveaway:
It’s simple to enter:
- Step outside and snap a photo of your pupils exploring nature or getting hands-on with gardening (big or small – anything goes!).
- Email your photo to grow@growtoschool.co.uk with the subject line “Mini Growbag Toolkit Giveaway.”
- In your email, please include:
- Your name and school
- A short sentence about what your pupils were doing
- Confirmation that you have permission to share the photo publicly (on our website/social media)
Deadline: To allow everyone more time to get their entries, the deadline has been extended until after the Easter holidays. Enter by 25th April 2025 for your chance to win!
Terms and conditions: By entering this giveaway, you agree to be added to Grow To School and British Recycled Plastics mailing lists to receive updates and resources from Grow to School & British Recycled Plastic. If you do not wish to be added, please state this in your email. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Introducing ‘Grow To School’ – An Organisation Leading an Education Revolution
In today’s digital age, reconnecting children with the natural world has never been more vital. Yorkshire-based Grow to School is leading this educational revolution, demonstrating how outdoor learning enhances educational outcomes while nurturing our planet’s future caretakers.
Founded by Ama Chaney and Zana Wood, Grow to School’s team of experienced practitioners and teachers deliver sessions in primary schools across Yorkshire.
Their approach creates sustainable pathways that increase access to nature while enhancing educational experiences through:
- Curriculum-linked outdoor learning programmes
- Food growing initiatives teaching children to grow, cook and eat fresh food
- Professional development training for teaching staff
- Comprehensive lesson plans and resources
Joining The Grow To School Community:
Visit their website, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin and visit their Free resources page offering a variety of lesson plans, guidance, and activities to support outdoor learning!
Discover Hidden Talents & Take Learning Outside
When classroom barriers are broken down, the impact on children can be transformative. Those who struggle in traditional academic settings often discover hidden talents and leadership abilities outdoors. The natural environment creates a level playing field where teamwork trumps individual competition, building confidence across the board.
As Matthew Leach, Headteacher at Hyrstmount Junior School observed about one student:
“Outdoor learning really turned his school life around. He learned how to lead a team, delegate, and share… When he left, he had pride in his abilities as a leader and team player despite his academic struggles.”
Our raised garden beds and education-specific products are designed with schools in mind, offering safe, splinter-free materials ideal for young learners. From outdoor classroom seating to playground equipment, we provide everything needed to create engaging outdoor learning environments. What’s more, a single recycled plastic raised bed represents thousands of plastic bottles diverted from landfills, creating a powerful teaching moment about circular economy principles.
Click here to see our range of education specific products.
Create Your Own School Dye Garden
When children plant seeds, tend gardens, and witness the growth cycle firsthand, they develop a profound connection to the natural world. They learn about biodiversity and sustainability through direct experience rather than textbooks.
This hands-on approach creates lasting impressions that shape attitudes well into adulthood. Children who grow food are more likely to make sustainable choices, understand seasonality, and appreciate the resources needed to produce what we consume.
For inspiration, check out our video on How To Create a Dye Garden as an Educational Resource for Art & Design Sustainability Students—a perfect cross-curricular project combining science, art, and environmental education:
Any Questions? Get in Touch
Ready to transform your school’s outdoor learning environment with sustainable, long-lasting materials and want more info? We’re here to help at info@britishrecycledplastic.co.uk or 01422 419 555. Our friendly and experienced team are on hand 5 days a week.
Let’s work together to create a greener, more sustainable future for our schools and communities.
Written by British Recycled Plastic team
Updated May 2026
Recycled plastic works like wood in most scenarios, but how you work with the material differs and factors such as thermal expansion need to be considered. Its crucial that you follow our technical Guidance on our Lumber Page.
For example, we would never recommend stapling, nailing or welding plastic lumber. At British Recycled Plastic, we always suggest pre-drilling holes and using mechanical fixings.
All of British Recycled Plastic products are made to order so under normal circumstances please allow up to three weeks for delivery. On rare occasions at extremely busy times delivery may take a little longer, but we will let you know when you order if this looks likely.
Delivery to most of mainland Britain is included, however there is a small additional charge for the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland, depending upon your postcode. Please contact us for specific prices in you are in one of these areas.
Due to the very heavy weight of these and all of our other products, they are sent out strapped to pallets through the national road haulage network. Due to the kit form, even 3.5 metre long raised beds are stacked on individual pallets making them suitable for relatively small delivery vehicles that can in turn access narrow lanes.
No, they are only available direct from us. Please email your enquiries to info@britishrecycledplastic.co.uk or call us on our freephone number of 01422 419 555 and let our expert team know what you’re interested in and where you are. We are available 5 days a week.
Do I need to buy a kit or can I make my own by just buying the lumber and fixing it together myself?
You can do either. If you have specific dimensions you wish to fill, you may prefer to buy full lengths and cut them to your exact requirements, saving a little money in the process. If you want something easy to assemble, pre-cut and with fixings supplied, a flat-packed kit is probably best for you.
Not at all.
One of the most common questions we’re asked is about leaching — especially when people are growing food. It’s a fair concern. If we care about soil health, we need confidence in the materials that surround it.
Independent laboratory testing under EU soil and groundwater regulations assessed the material for heavy metals, PAHs, PCBs and mineral oil hydrocarbons. The results were either extremely low or below detectable levels, all comfortably within strict environmental limits, including standards applied to soils used on children’s playgrounds
What this reinforces for us is that when flexible plastic waste is transformed into a dense, rigid, long-life structure, its environmental behaviour changes. It is no longer subject to constant abrasion or movement. Instead, it becomes stable infrastructure designed to remain in place for decades — keeping existing material safely in circulation rather than allowing it to fragment or be discarded elsewhere.
The recycled plastic acts as a thermal store, retaining heat and allowing for earlier germination.
Raised beds made from recycled plastic will last for many decades, maybe even 100 years, but ours come with a 25-year guarantee.
Recycled plastic lumber should always be stored laid flat on delivery, until you start work on it. It’s best to just leave everything on the pallet.
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