Education

From reception age through university - we work with students on a wide range of topics. Everything from learning how our consumption impacts the planet, to identifying plastic types and product design. Our machines can also be transported to your school for demos, or you can come to us.

Prices starting from £120

Please feel free to reach out to discuss your specific needs and to book any of these engaging programmes. We will need to know the number of students, age range, topics you’d like to cover and your location.

All of our presentations and workshops can be delivered bilingually in both English and Welsh.

If budget constraints are a concern, we encourage you to reach out to us so that we can explore available alternatives and tailor a solution to meet your needs.

Presentation

Duration: 1 hour
Group Size: Any

We will come to your school and conduct an informative presentation about our all under one roof recycling process, local council waste systems and the global picture introducing topics such as circular economy and the waste hierarchy.
This session includes interactive activities and showcases samples of plastic and our work. Ideal for larger groups looking for an introduction to plastic recycling.

Discovery Workshop

Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: Approximately 30

Our team will bring equipment to your school premises for an extended presentation. This session includes hands-on activities or games, samples of plastic and our work, and demonstrates how we use our equipment to manufacture recycled plastic products right under one roof. Learn how to identify types of plastic, exploring properties, resin ID codes and using the optical scanner. waste hierarchy activity, and operating a hand-powered plastic shredder.

Makers Workshop

Duration: 2-3 hours
Group Size: Approximately 30

Presentation and interactive elements including extruder

A hands-on workshop allows attendees to actively participate in creating recycled plastic products alongside our team. We'll bring our equipment to your school, provide a presentation, bring samples of plastic and our work, and guide students through the manufacturing process, allowing them to make their own item with moulds we provide.


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In-HouSE Workshop

Duration: 1.5 hours
Group Size: Approximately 20

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our Foundry in Bethesda and witness how we transform plastic 'waste' into new items We will explain our recycling process and provide a live demonstration using some of our equipment. Hands on activities provide an insightful experience for those curious about small scale recycling.

Looking for something more tailored to your needs?

Specialised Study

We understand the unique needs of various departments (from D&T, engineering, business, design, communications) and Eco/Green Clubs. We can create a workshop tailored to your needs and interests, with an in-depth exploration of sustainability topics and practical recycled plastic production. This programme is highly customisable, from a half day to a week-long project, and can include the following components:

  • Curriculum Integration: We can work with your department to integrate circular design, waste hierarchy, and plastic recycling concepts into your existing curriculum.

  • Hands-On Workshops: Tailored workshops that cater to the specific needs and interests of your students. Participants can engage in practical exercises, such as designing products that could be made using recycled plastic materials.

  • Equipment Familiarisation: Get up close and personal with our equipment. Learn about the machinery, tools, and processes used in recycling plastic materials, offering valuable insights especially for D&T and engineering students and teachers, or those looking to understand more about the Precious Plastic model.

  • Project Collaboration: Collaborate with Relic on special projects for real-world experience empowering students to tackle sustainability challenges while honing their critical thinking and practical skills.

 Teacher's CPD Training

Elevate your school's sustainability curriculum with our comprehensive Teacher's CPD Training. Empower educators with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate sustainability, production, and waste hierarchy concepts into their classrooms effectively.

During this training session, our experts will cover:

  • Insights into current plastic recycling processes.

  • Classroom-friendly activities and resources.

  • An understanding of the Precious Plastic network and ways you can incorporate it into your school, Design Tech coursework, or as a guest project

  • Practical tips for organising recycling initiatives within your school.

  • "The events are very informative and interesting, and the attendees leave with a real understanding of the potential of plastic."

    — Robyn Meredydd

    Partneriaeth Ogwen

  • "Sgen i ddim byd dim ond camoliaeth i'r sesiwn. Roedd yr arweinwyr yn wych - mi wnaethon nhw lwyddo i gadw diddordeb fy mab trwy gydol y sesiwn. Mae o weithiau yn cael trafferth canolbwyntio am gyfnodau hir ond roedd o wir yn cymryd rhan ym mhob agwedd o'r sesiwn, o'r dechrau i'w diwedd. Mae o'n dal i siarad am y sesiwn wythnosau yn ddiweddarach!"

    — Rhiant

    Yn dilyn gweithdy yn Congl Meinciau

  • "Thank you for the very interesting afternoon. The eco group had a lot of fun looking for rubbish on the beach. Also, the activity of creating plastic carabiners was fantastic, the children enjoyed seeing plastic being changed from small pieces into something useful. In terms of feedback it was spot on fair play. The children all listened, participated and understood the effect of recycling/reusing things."

    — Wyn Robertson

    Ysgoll Llanfawr

  • "thank you for a fantastic day on Tuesday. We really appreciate your time, enthusiasm and the kit! Everyone had a great time.”

    — Tanio Bermo Ffiws

    Following a drop in murmuration project - From Waste to Wings


  • "Students said in informal conversations and a feedback form after that they really enjoyed the talk and thought it was one of the best things in the module so far – so a big thank you!"

    —Jess Davies - Lancaster University

  • What a fantastic day Year 5 & 6 had with Peri and Alice from Relic Plastic, learning all about plastic! ♻️ The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle workshop gave us a brilliant insight into the whole process, and we even made our own carabiner hooks 🪝

    — Ysgol Gynradd Amlwch