Waste Education Program
Waste education is a key component of the waste management structure in the region. The education program aims to minimise domestic waste generation, improve recycling efficiencies and improve the community's awareness of Council's waste management services. The program caters for school and community education through a range of initiatives. These initiatives include:
- Teacher Development
- Class Resources
- Links to Sites
- Facts Sheets for students
- Waste education Contact
- Community education events
Teacher Development
Class Resources
'Providing the Links' is a waste education resource adapted specifically for our local schools. It allows teachers to develop units of work based on waste issues and includes activity sheets, background information and fact sheets on waste management in the region. 'Providing the Links' is in your schools library now.
Waste External Links
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Federal Government Environment Department |
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State Government Department |
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National action campaign to reduce litter and its impacts |
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National environmental lobby group |
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Victorian Government sponsored waste initiative |
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Steel can manufacturers recycling and resource education program |
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a site dedicated to worm farming and associated resources |
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USA Environmental Protection Agency interactive school site |
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Publishing industry recycling and resource education program |
Waste Education Contact
Key contacts include:
Waste Management Coordinator
Phone: 5540 5370
Fax: 5540 5081
Related Information
Links:
Waste Minimisation Fact Sheets:
Recycling (1.3 MbPDF)