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Draft storyAt home in the kitchen

One useful answer

Checking your bin day can lead to learning something new.

A draft: the words and pictures are waiting for an educator’s review.

Who’s in it

Meet everyone in Gullbrae

The story

Isla checks her phone at the kitchen table while Buddy watches.

Isla asked which bin was going out next.

Buddy shows Isla the answer on her phone.

Buddy found the answer straight away. No story needed first.

A storybook about saving food sits open on the table.

Beside the answer, Isla spotted a story about saving food.

Eddie and Buddy show Isla the open storybook.

Eddie said she could read it, if she wanted to.

Isla saves a useful container after reading the story.

After the story, Isla kept a useful tub to use again.

Buddy and Eddie with Isla, the container and a short guide.

Buddy pointed her to a short guide with the facts.

Draft, 19 October 2026. The words and pictures are not yet reviewed by an educator. The story follows the outline in our story guide.

The real-life bit

Your council’s website has your real bin day. Our checker links you straight to it. Gullbrae is made up. Your council’s own rules are the ones to follow.

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