More than 750 children and young people from 14 schools have taken part in Binworld, an environmental education project organised by Cannock Chase Council.
The programme uses theatre, workshops and activities to explore littering, recycling, waste reduction and pride in the local area.
Students from Kingsmead School, who are also part of Split Mask Theatre Company, performed the show with support from Biffa. Kingsmead hosted pupils from primary and secondary schools across the district.
From theatre to a six-month challenge
Before the performances, council officers visited participating schools to run workshops linked to the themes of the show.
Schools will now be invited to join a six-month Binworld Challenge, putting the ideas into practice and monitoring areas such as littering, recycling and environmental awareness.
Councillor John Parkes, the council’s portfolio leader for operational services and parks, said: “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.”
Kingsmead assistant headteacher Tom Truby said the school was proud of its students and pleased to welcome partner primary schools from across the district.
The council said the next stage would help schools assess whether the lessons lead to longer-term changes in behaviour.