About us

The Waste Education Steering Group (WESG) was set up in 2003 as part of the ‘Don’t let Devon go to waste initiative’. WESG brings together key members of staff from all local authorities in Devon, the Environment Agency, Resource Futures and a number of community group representatives.  The group has developed the Waste Education Strategy and Action Plan, and provides valuable opportunities for partnership working.

WESG aims to promote:

1) Increased awareness of waste issues in Devon schools including all aspects of the waste hierarchy.

2) The 3 R's - Reduce Reuse, Recycling and Composting in school and at home.

3) Waste education as a part of the National Curriculum

4) Green procurement, closing the loop and best practice in waste management.

Members of the partnership include:-

Devon County Council

East Devon District Council

Exeter City Council

Mid Devon District Council

North Devon Council

South Hams District Council

Teignbridge District Council

Torridge District Council

West Devon Borough Council

Plymouth City Council

Torbay Council

Resource Futures

Devon Community Composting Network

Devon Community Recycling Network

Devon Education for Sustainability Working Group (DESWG)

Environment Agency