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Courses for school entry

What happens to the waste?

0-3rd grade - Energy Tower

Duration: 1.5-2 hours

We follow the leftover waste from when the students throw it in the trash can to when it is lifted into the furnace in the Energy Tower. We see the garbage trucks unloading the waste and look into the oven where the waste burns.

Purpose of the visit

  • Students see what happens to their residual waste
  • Motivating students to sort their waste
  • To support learning at school by giving students a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Intro that activates the students' prior understanding of waste.
Tour of the facility with focus on unloading and incineration.
Reversible game with pictures from the tour.

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What's happening at a recycling centre?

0-3rd grade - recycling centre

Duration: 1.5 hours (shorter if the weather is bad)
The visit takes place outside, so make sure you dress according to the weather

Students help sort waste and put it in the right containers. We also take a closer look at some of the machines we use at the recycling centre.

Purpose of the visit

  • For students to see what happens on a recycling centre
  • Motivating students to sort their waste
  • To support learning at school by giving students a hands-on experience they can remember

The visit itself

Intro that activates the children's perceptions of waste.
Tour of the site with stops at selected waste fractions.

NOTE: The class is split into two groups for the sake of student learning and safety.

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Practical information

Safety and security

It is important that everyone wears flat, closed shoes.
There must be at least two adults who know the students.

Dining in connection with visits

The energy tower

There will usually be the option to have lunch before or after a visit to the Energy Tower. If you need it, please note this when you book your visit.

recycling centre

It is not possible to eat when visiting a recycling centre.

Cancellation or other changes

Cancellations/changes can be made directly through the link in the confirmation email you receive when you book a visit. If you will be delayed on the day, please notify the reception at 46347500.