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- British Recycled Plastic and Grow To School are giving one UK primary school a free recycled plastic raised bed kit and Growbag Mini Toolkit.
- The prize includes a durable 1m x 1m raised bed kit, made from 100% recycled plastic, plus gardening resources, seeds, and activities for pupils.
- Schools can enter via Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn by following both organisations and commenting on the competition post.
- The giveaway is open to mainland UK primary schools, with the winner drawn on 30th March 2026.
Are you thinking about bringing gardening into your primary school, but not sure where to start? We have teamed up with our friends, Grow To School, to award one lucky primary school a FREE recycled plastic raised bed kit (1mx1m)+ a brilliant Growbag MINI Toolkit. These kits are all you need to get your school growing, even if you only have a limited space or no prior gardening experience.
What’s Included in the Giveaway?
1: A 1m x 1m British Recycled Plastic Raised Bed Kit for Schools:
Creating lasting outdoor learning spaces requires durable, weather-resistant equipment. Our 100% recycled plastic raised bed kit 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 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 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 Raised Bed Kit Giveaway
We are running this giveaway via Grow To Schools social media pages. You can enter on any of their social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Follow these 4 simple steps…
- Choose which Social Media Platform you wish to enter. Facebook/ Instagram or LinkedIn.
- Follow both us and Grow To School on this platform (if you don’t follow us already!)
- Comment on the Grow To School post – stating the name of your school and why you would like to win.
- Direct message Grow Top School with your name, position, email address and school’s name.
Here are the direct links to the giveaway post on each of Grow To Schools’ socials:
Raised Bed Kit Giveaway: Terms & Conditions
- This giveaway is open to mainland UK primary schools only.
- Applicants must be age 18+.
- Only one entry permitted per school.
- Winning school agrees to publicity and to promote the win on their own website/socials.
- By entering, you agree to be added to our mailing lists to receive updates and resources from Grow to School and British Recycled Plastic. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- The winner will be drawn at random on 30th March 2026 and notified via email.
Create Your Own School Dye Garden
Nottingham Trent University has generously shared its expertise to help schools integrate dye gardens into their art and design curricula. Their guidance provides invaluable insights into creating sustainable, hands-on learning experiences, enabling students to explore natural dyeing techniques while connecting with unique practices. This collaboration offers schools a unique opportunity to inspire creativity and sustainability in education.
Download our FREE Dye Garden Guide today to learn how to implement this inspiring initiative in your school and bring natural dyeing to life in the classroom!
For further 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 furniture and want more info? We’re here to help. View our schools page or contact us 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 the British Recycled Plastic team.
Updated May 2026
Yes, British Recycled Plastic offers expert guidance to help you select the perfect products for your specific setting. Whether you’re designing a schoolyard, public park, commercial premises, or residential garden, our knowledgeable team is here to assist.
We’ll assess your requirements—such as accessibility, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability—and recommend the best solutions from our extensive range. From accessible furniture and picnic tables to ground reinforcement grids, we’ll ensure you have everything needed to create a functional and attractive outdoor space.
Contact us today at 01422 419 555 or email info@britishrecycledplastic.co.uk, and we’ll be happy to provide tailored advice for your project.
British Recycled Plastic accessible furniture is designed to provide inclusive, durable, and sustainable solutions for outdoor spaces. Here’s why it’s the ideal choice for wheelchair users:
- Inclusive Design:
Our wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and benches are thoughtfully designed with extended tabletop overhangs and ample legroom to ensure comfort and ease of use for all individuals. - Durability and Weather Resistance:
Made from 100% recycled plastic, our furniture is completely weatherproof and resistant to rot, splintering, or decay. It’s built to withstand heavy use and harsh outdoor conditions for decades. - Low Maintenance:
Unlike wood or metal, recycled plastic furniture requires no painting, staining, or treatments. A simple clean with soapy water keeps it looking like new. - Sustainability:
By choosing British Recycled Plastic, you’re not only providing accessible options but also supporting sustainability. Our products repurpose waste plastic, reducing environmental impact while creating long-lasting furniture. - Versatile Applications:
Perfect for parks, schools, town centers, and private gardens, our accessible furniture blends functionality with style, ensuring inclusion and comfort in any outdoor space.
With British Recycled Plastic wheelchair-accessible furniture, you’re investing in products that promote inclusivity, durability, and sustainability while enhancing outdoor spaces for everyone.
Our friendly team are available 5 days a week. Give us a call – we are happy to help: 01422 419 555
Absolutely. When planted with carbon-absorbing species, our planters make excellent smog shields, particularly at school gates and urban spaces.
British Recycled Plastic litter bins are the ideal solution for schools, combining durability, sustainability, and practicality to keep school grounds clean and litter-free. Made from 100% recycled plastic, our bins are designed to withstand the daily wear and tear of busy environments while promoting eco-conscious values.
Why Choose British Recycled Plastic Litter Bins for Schools?
- Durable and Safe: Weatherproof, rot-resistant, and splinter-free, they’re built to last and safe for use in areas with children.
- Sustainable: By choosing our recycled plastic bins, schools actively contribute to reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental awareness.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to clean and resistant to damage, they’re perfect for busy school environments.
By investing in British Recycled Plastic litter bins, schools can maintain cleaner campuses while teaching students the importance of sustainability and responsibility. It’s a smart, green choice for educational settings.
British Recycled Plastic benches are maintenance free and come with a 25 year guarantee making them a top choice for outdoor seating. Their advantages include:
- Durability: Resistant to rot, rust, splinters, and insect damage, these benches withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Low Maintenance: Unlike wood or metal, recycled plastic benches require no painting, staining, or regular upkeep. A simple wash keeps them looking like new.
- Sustainable: Made from 100% recycled materials, these benches reduce plastic waste, promote sustainability, and minimise environmental impact.
- Weather Resistance: Recycled plastic benches are impervious to water and UV rays, so they won’t fade, warp, or crack over time.
- Cost-Effective: Their durability and minimal maintenance make recycled plastic benches them a more economical choice in the long erm.
- Safe and Comfortable: Splinter-free and smooth, these benches are safe for all users, including children and pets.
- Aesthetic Versatility: Available in a range of styles and colours, British Recycled Plastic benches can suit any outdoor environment, from parks and schools to gardens and memorial sites.
- Customisable: recycled plastic benches can be personalised with plaques, engravings, or logos, making them ideal for memorials or branding.
Why Buy from British Recycled Plastic?
Choosing British Recycled Plastic means you’re supported every step of the way. Our friendly and knowledgeable customer support team is available five days a week to help you choose the perfect bench for your needs. Whether it’s advice on styles, sizes, or customisation options, we’re here to assist. By buying from British Recycled Plastic, you’re not just investing in high-quality, sustainable furniture—you’re also backed by exceptional customer care that ensures your experience is seamless and satisfying.
We recognise the importance of early education about the importance of recycling if we, as a society, are to change the way we look at rubbish and stop treating it as though it is someone else’s problem.
However, we are unable at this time to give talks to schools on recycling, although most local councils usually have a recycling officer who will be happy to arrange something.
British Recycled Plastic uses three different factories in the UK, each a specialist in producing one or more of our products. Currently none are open to school visits.
As with all industrial locations, there are health and safety implications for groups of children where heavy machinery is operating and each factory has varying capacity to accept visits.
Due to its exceptional durability, recycled plastic furniture can last outdoors for an incredibly long time. In fact, British Recycled Plastic offers a 25-year guarantee on all of our products. But we believe it will last a lifetime.
One of our recycled plastic benches has been in a public space in the Calder Valley region for over 15 years, exposed to all the elements, and it’s still going strong! This is a testament to the durability of recycled plastic material.
This bench has been serving up scenic views on Hollins Lane for 15 years, and guess what? It hasn’t aged a day (thanks…
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Who benefits from this longevity?
Schools outdoor furniture – Enjoy years of worry-free use, even with heavy wear and tear from students.
Public Parks & Councils outdoor furniture – Reduce maintenance costs and replacements, ensuring a consistently tidy and inviting space for the community.
Hostels & Caravan Parks outdoor furniture – Provide durable and low-maintenance furniture that can withstand frequent use and various weather conditions.
Recycled plastic furniture is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution for their outdoor spaces.
The image provides a clear overview of how we, at British Recycled Plastic, transform UK plastic waste into durable and sustainable outdoor furniture:
Waste Arrives at Recycling Plant: The journey begins with the collection of plastic waste from various sources across the UK.
Quality Control: The incoming waste undergoes an initial quality check to ensure it’s suitable for recycling.
Shred: The plastic waste is shredded into smaller, manageable pieces.
Wash: The shredded plastic is thoroughly washed to remove contaminants like dirt, labels, and other debris.
Quality Control: Another quality check is performed to ensure the plastic is clean and ready for further processing.
Melt: The clean plastic flakes are melted at a high temperature (200°C) to create a molten material.
Blend: Additives and colorants might be added to the molten plastic to enhance its properties and appearance.
Quality Control: The blended mixture undergoes yet another quality check before proceeding.
Extrude: The molten plastic is extruded into long, continuous profiles, similar to wooden planks.
Cool: The extruded profiles are cooled and solidified to form sturdy, durable planks.
Quality Control & Testing: The final product is rigorously tested to ensure it meets our high standards for strength, durability, and safety.
Ready for Use: The recycled plastic planks are now ready to be used in the manufacturing of our outdoor furniture.
Benches, Tables, Fencing, and More: These planks are skillfully crafted into a variety of outdoor furniture pieces, including benches, tables, and fencing.
End Result: High-quality, maintenance-free outdoor furniture that is both beautiful and environmentally friendly.
British Recycled Plastic discounts for schools – Sometimes there are “school focused” special offers, so keep an eye on our social media feeds and our news pages here, or sign up for our newsletter.
Many of our school customers take advantage of our multi-buy discounts which apply from as few as two of the same product.
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