Secondary schools

Learn more about what council is doing to minimise and manage waste. Find out what can go in your recycling bin and the systems that process different waste streams.

The lesson explores social, environmental and economic factors to waste management in Australia. Students will discover how they can contribute to making a sustainable future.

About half of what we throw away is organic waste. Students will learn:

• why sending organic material to landfill is contributing to climate change.
• how to recycle organic waste using alternate methods.
• about issues with food waste and find solutions to apply at home and school. 

During this lesson, students will understand how to take care of a worm farm and compost.

Investigate the impact of litter on our world.

• Learn how to conduct a litter audit.
• Investigate where litter comes from and where it ends up.
• Discover government 'littering and illegal dumping' regulations.
• Develop solutions to change littering behaviours.

Is your school on a journey to become more sustainable? 

Do you want to reduce your waste and improve your waste management systems?

This is a milestone program that engages students to be leaders in waste management. Sign up to receive free guidance, training and resources for sustainable waste practices. We guide students through a path:

• to improve the school's resource recovery outcomes and
• become leaders in sustainability.

Reach your milestones in the STARS Program to receive recognition as a STAR school by Sunshine Coast Council.