A refurbished education facility in Newport has reopened with new features intended to strengthen practical learning about recycling, reuse and sustainability.
The upgraded Education Room at Wastesavers was officially relaunched by pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael, who were among the first groups to use the redesigned environment.
The room now includes interactive learning pods and immersive activities.
It is available without charge to primary schools and home-educated children at Key Stage 2.
Although the facility opened in 2005, its central purpose remains unchanged: encouraging children to consider waste, recycling and everyday resource use in a different way.
Wastesavers chief executive Penny Goodwin said the organisation was proud to relaunch the room and welcome a new generation of learners.
She added that the introduction of interactive pods and hands-on experiences was intended to make environmental education more engaging and help young people make positive choices for the future.
The relaunch programme included a tour of the renovated facilities and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, both led by pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael.
Before the refurbishment, the Education Room already supported curriculum-based learning and encouraged positive environmental behaviours among children throughout the region.
The investment is intended to keep the facility relevant and provide continuing educational support for future generations, in line with Wastesavers’ work to reduce waste, promote recycling and assist local communities through education.