Waste education for schools

Explore our range of waste education programs.

Students will have fun while learning all about the importance of reducing waste!

For more information phone us on 02 6670 2400 or email education@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Waste education program guides

These programs are designed for teachers and schools to easily implement in their classrooms.

You can explore our entire Waste Education school's program guide or choose from the individual programs below.

All our programs link to the NSW Department of education Waste Syllabus.

Litter Free Lunch

This program is about inspiring our school communities to reduce the amount of waste they generate using what goes into a lunchbox as the perfect starting point.

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Waste Wise Schools

This program is about making sure our school communities understand the importance of the 3-bin system and how to use it the right way.

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Compost & Green Bin

This program is about setting your school up with a composting system and educating your school community about how we can turn our organic waste into a source of nutritious for plants and soil.

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Conduct a School Waste Audit

Find out how your school measures up in the waste department.

This program will teach students about different types of waste and why we put rubbish in the right bin.

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