The WSS toolkits provide implementation ideas and tools to support a school to set up waste avoidance and recovery projects. This may include a letter template to parents, a fridge flyer or student certificates.
The WSS fact sheets provide a simple way of dealing with one subject or type of material and providing a good grounding in its waste, recycling and disposal implications.
Due to the rapid change in information and research outcomes, fact sheets can become out of date. The information provided in these publications is therefore provided in good faith but no guarantees are made about its absolute accuracy. Logos and contact details may also not be current - please refer to our homepage for correct details.
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Accessing recycling services for government schools fact sheet
Why recycle at school?
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Beeswax lunchwrap fact sheet
Instructions on how to create a reusable sandwich wrap to reduce the use of disposable plastic.
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Composting at school fact sheet
Compost is an ideal soil additive for growing fruits and vegetables
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Edible school garden planting and maintenance guide
This guide has been developed in response to teachers wanting a user-friendly edible garden planting guide relevant to a school year in Perth.
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Green Canteen fact sheet
Ideas to reduce waste in a school canteen
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How to make a fridge worm farm fact sheet
in just 9 easy steps
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School waste system assessment toolkit
The school waste system assessment will help you review your existing waste contract and identify new services that could help your school recover more waste and potentially save money.
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Single-use plastic fact sheet
Plastic is designed to last forever, yet we often use plastic for a few minutes and then throw it away
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Specialised school recycling list
Other recycling collection ideas for schools
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Starting a green team toolkit
A green team is a group of students supported by teachers, parents and the wider community. The objective is to raise the profile of and tackle issues associated with environmental and social sustainability.
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Visual bin audit toolkit
A visual bin audit involves staff or students reporting on items they can see at the top of bins. It is a great way to assess if bins are being used correctly.
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Waste audit toolkit
A waste audit is an evaluation of the waste that your school produces. It allows you to find out two things; first, how much waste your school produces and second, what type of waste is produced.
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Waste stations fact sheet
Suggestions on how to set up waste stations at school.
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Waste-free lunch toolkit
A waste-free lunch contains no throwaway packaging and reduces food waste. With resources for school and home, this toolkit will help to educate and inspire your school community to avoid and recover waste.
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Worm farming fact sheet
Worm farming prevents organic matter from ending up in landfill