A range of schools across WA have successfully implemented the WasteSorted program, from small primary schools to senior colleges.
Read about different approaches schools have taken to tackle waste and achieve success in both teaching and sustainability.
You can access each of these stories by following the links below. Please note, some of these projects were undertaken a number of years ago. While not all are still in action, they contain great ideas that may be useful for your school.
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Ardross Primary School - tips from the Principal
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Ardross Primary School Canteen - tips from the Canteen Manager
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Augusta Primary School - paper, plastic and food waste recycling
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Beeliar Primary School - programs and benefits of being a WasteSorted School
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Beeliar Primary School - Waste Wise Warriors and organics recycling
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Churchlands Primary School - grants to create the 9R shed
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Cornerstone Christian College - grant to set up colour coded bins and closing the loop on food waste
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Ellenbrook Secondary College - containers for change collections
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Emmanuel Catholic College - recycle hub
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Frankland River Primary School - composting, gardening, and using a grant for a recycling collection shed
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Hampton Park Primary - grant projects to recycle paper and food waste and tips for a whole school approach
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John Curtin College of the Arts - electric composter
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Lake Gwelup Primary School - Green canteen
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Mundaring Primary School - composting, gardening and worm farms
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Riverside Primary School - Students share their WasteSorted projects
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Watheroo Primary School - community collection shed, compost and paper recycling