A national recycling competition by TerraCycle is encouraging students to go head-to-head as they collect oral care waste, diverting traditionally non-recyclable items from landfill and giving them a new lease of life.

With a growing focus on sustainability and many schools across Australia looking for new and innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact, Education Matters speaks to experts in the areas of waste management, recycling, energy saving technology and more.
We also look at some of the impressive work already being done by environmentally-savvy primary and secondary schools to help reduce their environmental footprint. Many of these schools are experiencing cost savings due to reduced emissions and improved waste management strategies.
A national recycling competition by TerraCycle is encouraging students to go head-to-head as they collect oral care waste, diverting traditionally non-recyclable items from landfill and giving them a new lease of life.
A new online Learning Centre launched by Junior Landcare features curriculum-aligned activities that aim to encourage young students to be aware, empowered and active in caring for their local environment.
An urban farm incorporated into a Victorian primary school is on the way to producing over 1.5 tonnes of fresh produce a year, providing its students with access to a wide range of fruit and vegetables, and assisting in teaching the importance of growing food and healthy eating.
A new Australian recycling program by TerraCycle is encouraging schools, offices and communities to collect used pens, markers and other writing instruments; diverting them from landfill and transforming them into something entirely new.
FEAST, a new curriculum aligned education program from OzHarvest that inspires kids to eat healthy food, waste less and become change-makers in their local communities will be rolled out across Australia.
According to Senior Business Development Manager at Flow Power, Tricia Lorenzo, it’s crucial for schools to take a forward-thinking approach when it comes to sustainability. She discusses some tips on creating future-proofed school sustainability strategies. Read more