Three schools in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area have joined a new zero waste programme.
The Zero Waste Champion programme, launched by Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN), aims to teach young people about the Circular Economy and how to reduce waste in their schools.
The schools are Knocknagor Primary School Trillick, St. Naile’s Primary School Kinawley, and Jones Memorial Primary School, Enniskillen.
The programme, which is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, includes a series of workshops throughout the academic year.
The workshops, delivered by Ostrero and NIRN members, cover topics such as food waste, waste diversion, and textile waste.
Andrew Muir, DAERA Minster, said: "I am delighted to support this Zero Waste Champion pilot programme.
"This is a wonderful example of funding from the Carrier Bag Levy supporting an environmental project to improve the understanding of waste prevention issues and promote behaviour change within schools and the community."
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