Things to do & see

This section signposts you to some of the exciting places that you can to visit to learn more about recycling.

Techniquest Centre
Join the 2.5 million people who have visited Cardiff’s Techniquest Centre. Try the ‘check it out’ game to find out what everyday items in your rubbish can be made into or crawl through a tunnel and watch worms at work in our ‘walk in wormery’. Visit the Techniquest website for more information. Techniquest Science Discovery Centre, Cardiff Bay, 02920 475 476 Techniquest Wrexham  01978 293400

Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre's 40 acre site (seven acres on public display) has working examples of wind, water and solar power, energy conservation, environmentally sound buildings, self build, organic growing and alternative sewage systems. There's plenty for the kids too. There's a smallholding with many different animals, activities to explain about solar, wind and wave power, as well as many other technologies, and an adventure playground and a maze. Tel: 01654 705950 or visit the Centre for Alternative Technology website for more information

St Fagans – House of the Future
A house built using the cutting edge of contemporary techniques stands proud in the Museum of Welsh Life devoted to Wales' past. The House makes highly efficient use of energy. By keeping the use of externally produced electricity to a minimum, it is estimated that the House is virtually self-sufficient and produces no carbon dioxide emissions. Central heating and hot water is provided by means of an electric ground-source heat pump. Contact 029 2057 3500 or visit their St Fagan's website for details.

National Botanic Garden of Wales
Come and learn about Composting at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Set in the former 18th century regency park of Middleton Hall in Carmarthenshire, the garden is situated in a 568 acre estate on the edge of the Tywi valley. The Garden enjoys a pollution free environment, spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and a rich cultural heritage. Visit the Garden of Wales website or contact 01558 668768 for more information.