Workshops and Events

Containers for Change and Waste Wise Schools are hosting an informative webinar for teachers and schools interested in finding out more about the new Container Deposit Scheme, launching in WA on 1 October, 2020. Learn about why the scheme is being implemented in WA, how Containers for Change will work, and the different ways you can use it in your school community to raise funds and reduce litter!

Please note that the webinar platform will be changed from Zoom to Teams due to technical difficulties. An email has been sent to all current registrants 6/08/2020. Please contact us on the email below if you wish to make a new registration.

A recording will be available for those that are unable to take part on the day. Please contact wastewise@dwer.wa.gov.au  to request the link after the webinar.

15 - 23 August

An annual celebration of science in Australia, an opportunity to join together to enjoy and explore the wonders and benefits of science.

https://www.scienceweek.net.au/

Raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action to reduce litter.

https://www.kabc.wa.gov.au/campaigns/keep-australia-beautiful-week

9am -3pm

13 Edgar Street

Port Hedland, WA 6721

This workshop will inspire students to reduce waste and litter. It includes:

• a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention campaign
• loads of resources to take back to your school–USBs, posters, booklets
• laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
• how to get started with reduce reuse and recycle projects
• information on how to become Accredited and apply for Waste Wise grant funding

The workshop is suitable for principals, teachers, EAs, gardeners and parents. It is recommended two staff attend to help with planning for your school.

Full day teacher relief is provided, maximum two per school.

Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-be-litter-free-and-waste-wise-in-port-hedland-tickets-109123457198

Following the successful completion of the Roads to Reuse (RtR) pilot in 2019/2020, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the Waste Authority, in partnership with Main Roads WA, are delivering an online information session which will be held from 10am to 12pm on Wednesday, 19 August 2020. The session will provide an update to local governments on the RtR pilot, share experiences in using recycled C&D products in construction projects, and identify opportunities for local government use of recycled C&D products. 

Session

Roads to Reuse pilot and rollout (for local government): 10am–12pm, 19 August 2020

For information about the session, email rtr@dwer.wa.gov.au.

9am -3pm

Red Hill Waste Management Facility

1094 Toodyay Road

Red Hill, WA 6056

This workshop will inspire students to reduce waste and litter. It includes:

• a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention campaign
• loads of resources to take back to your school–USBs, posters, booklets
• laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
• how to get started with reduce reuse and recycle projects
• information on how to become Accredited and apply for Waste Wise grant funding

The workshop is suitable for principals, teachers, EAs, gardeners and parents. It is recommended two staff attend to help with planning for your school.

Full day teacher relief is provided, maximum two per school.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-be-litter-free-and-waste-wise-at-red-hill-tickets-109925295518

17 and 18 October

Run a garage sale to encourage reuse and repurposing of unwanted goods. Sign up to the website to create your own sale page and access resources.

https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/

When teachers take learning outdoors they report some powerful impacts: children’s behaviour improves, whole classes are excited to learn, and individuals who feel inhibited by the curriculum often thrive in an outdoor environment. 

https://outdoorclassroomday.com.au/

9-15 November

Many websites offer activities on recycling for schools. You can register your participation with Planet Ark’s Recycle Right Challenge.

https://schoolsrecycle.planetark.org/

Be the Solution to Soil Pollution invites you to rethink our consumption patterns, reusing and recycling for a world free of pollution.

https://www.un.org/en/events/soilday/