my school trip to reycling center

The recent trip to the recycling centre was a very useful experience as it helped our IGCSE class with their course work. The main aim of the visit was to find out about the systems put in place to recycle waste in a large city. The presentation at the beginning by the centre manager and the video afterwards helped us get a better understanding of how materials are processed at the centre. It was interesting to find out that the centre operates 24 hours a day all year round. However, it was surprising to learn that the centre only collects 50% of waste as a lot of it is used as landfill. The best part of the trip was when we visited the sorting room. There was an important safety briefing and we were told to put on a bright orange jacket and wear a safety helmet at all times. It took a while, but everyone understood the importance of remaining safe Overall the trip was very well organized and I have a better understanding of how different materials are sorted. The manager was very friendly and I wish we had had more time to ask him questions. I would suggest that the vidco is shown at school, which would give more time at the centre next year