National Recycling Week - Colouring-In Competition
To help celebrate and raise awareness of Planet Ark's National Recycling Week (12 - 18 November), Council is running a colouring-in competition for primary school children. A letter has been sent to each primary school in the region inviting students to take part. Prizes will be awarded to the winning entries in two categories, Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-7. Colouring-in entry forms are available below - print them out, colour them in and send completed works of art to:
Waste Management Department
Scenic Rim Regional Council
PO Box 25
BEAUDESERT QLD 4285
Alternatively, submit completed work at any Council Customer Service Centre or email scanned entries to mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au.
Entry forms:
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-7
Entries close on Friday 16 November, so get colouring!
Waste Education
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 school's library now.
Waste External Links
Waste Education Contact
Key contacts include:
Waste Management Coordinator
Phone: 5540 5370
