Published: Friday, 16th October 2026
More than 750 children and young people from 14 local primary and secondary schools have taken part in Binworld, an exciting environmental education programme aimed at encouraging the next generation to care for their local environment.
Organised by Cannock Chase Council as part of its wider environmental education programme, Binworld uses live theatre, interactive learning and hands-on activities to bring important environmental issues to life. From littering and recycling to waste reduction and community pride, the programme encourages pupils to think about the positive difference they can make every day.
The show was delivered and performed by talented students from Kingsmead School, who are also part of the local theatre group Split Mask Theatre Company and was funded through the support of Biffa.
In the weeks leading up to the performances, officers from the Council's Environmental Health, Street Cleansing and Communications teams visited participating schools to deliver workshops and activities linked to the themes of the show. These sessions helped pupils explore environmental issues in their own communities and prepared them for the Binworld experience.
The performances, hosted by Kingsmead School, brought together pupils from across the district and delivered important messages in a fun, engaging and memorable way.
The learning doesn't stop there. Schools will now be invited to take part in a six-month Binworld Challenge, helping pupils put what they have learned into practice. The challenge will encourage positive environmental behaviours and help measure the longer-term impact of the programme.
By taking part, schools will be able to monitor areas such as littering, recycling and environmental awareness, helping to show how education can lead to real and lasting changes in behaviour.
Councillor John Parkes, Portfolio Leader for Operational Services and Parks at Cannock Chase Council, said: "Binworld has been a fantastic example of how we can engage young people with important environmental issues in a fun and meaningful way. Looking after our environment is everyone's responsibility and it's vital that we help children and young people understand the role they can play, whether that's putting litter in a bin, recycling correctly, reducing waste or encouraging friends and family to do the same.
“It has been wonderful to see so many schools get involved and we are excited to see the positive difference the Binworld Challenge will make over the coming months."
Tom Truby, Assistant Headteacher at Kingsmead School said: "We are incredibly proud of our students for their performances in Binworld. The performances were entertaining, thought-provoking and delivered important messages around recycling and looking after our environment in a way that really connected with young people. It was fantastic to welcome our partner primary schools from across the district and be part of a project that helps inspire positive action for the future."
Cannock Chase Council would like to thank Kingsmead School, Split Mask Theatre Company, Biffa and all the participating schools for helping to make the programme such a success.
By combining theatre, education and real-world action, Binworld is helping to inspire a new generation of environmentally aware residents who understand the importance of keeping Cannock Chase clean, green and sustainable for years to come.