Education resources

Curriculum materials, games and activities on waste

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ABC Education

Lesson plans, videos and education articles with real-life examples of students reducing waste in their schools.

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Behind the News (BTN)

Videos, lesson plans, quizzes and lots of teacher resources relating to recycling, plastics and many waste topics.

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Containers for Change

Discover everything you need to know to make Containers for Change an everyday school activity in the new Education Guide, including top tips for fundraising, how to collect 10¢ containers, integrating in-class learning through curriculum-linked activities and involving your whole school community. New Cool.org lesson plans also available.

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Cool Australia

Free lesson plans, units, activities and digital media on waste avoidance and resource recovery.

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Fair Game

Your school community can reduce sports equipment going to landfill and increase access to sport for many children in WA by donating outgrown and unwanted sports shoes and equipment to Fair Game - and it’s fun!

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Ollie’s World

A child-friendly, comprehensive resource centre, presenting interactive information on many sustainability topics including recycling.

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OzHarvest

FEAST is a curriculum-aligned education program bringing together sustainability, food waste and nutrition education. FEAST curriculum packages are offered for free to high schools for years 7 to 8 and primary schools. 

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Plastic Free July

Inspire your school to make a difference with solutions to single-use plastic by joining the Plastic Free Schools Challenge. Get involved in a fun and engaging way and access free resources, activities, stories, and ideas to support your school.

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Recycle Right

Recycle Right is a central point of information for residents and businesses to practice waste avoidance, recycling and sustainable living. The Recycle Right education program consists of tours, workshops and incursions, a waste avoidance and recycling app, and education materials to share the recycle right message.

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Wipe out Waste

Resources, such as online books, teacher resource sheets and lesson plans, providing a great introduction to the world of waste and recycling for students of all levels.

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