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Council recognises the importance of working with local schools regarding waste avoidance and resource recovery. The Council’s school waste education programs are in line with curriculum objectives and are available to all schools in the Local Government Area free of charge.
Council recognises the importance of working with local schools and preschools regarding waste avoidance and resource recovery and to create a culture of sustainability. Council’s waste education in schools program sees dedicated educators visit local schools to show students how to protect our environment through recycling, waste reduction, and responsible consumption.
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The interactive sessions allowed students to actively participate, ask questions, and share their ideas. Through hands-on activities and informative presentations, the students gained valuable insights into waste reduction, recycling, and the importance of responsible consumption.
Find out more and make a booking for the free incursion program, at The Recoverables on the Veolia website.
The program is part of the Council’s ongoing effort to promote environmental sustainability and responsibility and is delivered in conjunction with Council waste contractor Veolia.
Other useful resources for schools
Those great resources below are developed by other organisations and groups to help school community understand and tackle waste issues.