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  • 22 Mar Workshop

    Organistation
    Waste Wise Schools
    Contact
    Kate MacRae
    Phone
    6364 7815
    Email
    kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au
    Website
    https://wwsonlinelearning.wa.gov.au/
    Location
    Online

    Complete this online introductory learning module at any time to learn how to get your school involved in the Waste Wise Schools program.  

    The module will cover:

    • A little bit about Waste Wise Schools
    • Why waste is a problem
    • 10 steps to becoming a Waste Wise School
    • How to become accredited
    • Some project ideas for your school
    • Resources that are available to you, such as curriculum materials and grants for schools.

    Click here to participate in the online learning module.  

  • 22 Jun Workshop

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    Join the team from Waste Wise Schools to prepare your classroom to go Plastic Free Term Three!

    The workshop will include:

    • How to reduce plastic in your classroom and school
    • Tools and activities to engage students
    • Resources available from Waste Wise Schools
    • Behaviour change in schools
    • Making beeswax wraps
    • Guestspeakers- get inspired and take the pledge

    The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents. It is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for two staff from each school.  

    Date: Tuesday 22 June 2021

    Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm

    Venue: Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Corner of Murdoch Drive and Leach Highway, Winthrop 6155

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waste-wise-schools-plastic-free-term-3-workshop-tickets-150852300291

  • 29 Jun Workshop

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    Join Waste Wise Schools to learn about plastics and packaging.

    Are you trying to be green but getting confused by different label terminology? Do you want to know the most environmental option between biodegradable, degradable, or compostable? Let our expert Jo O'Connor explain the difference and to help get your school ready for Plastic Free Term 3!

    Date: 29th June 3:30pm-4pm

    Presenter: Jo O'Connor, Senior Environmental Officer, Program: Single-Use Plastics, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

    Format: 10 minute online presentation followed by Q&A session with attendees

    Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/plastics-and-packaging-qa-registration-150858890001