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Resources for Schools

Resources available to schools to promote waste minimisation

​Sustainability is now a cross curriculum priority in the Australian Curriculum. There are many facets to sustainability, but these can be broadly grouped into four main areas: energy, water, waste and biodiversity. For the Tasmanian EPA, a key factor underpinning these priorities is the promotion of the sustainable use of resources, in other words, minimising waste.  There are several resources available to schools to promote waste minimisation.​

  • Waste Education
    Primary school teaching resources are now available on plastic waste and paper waste. These resources are the first in a series of manuals to guide the teaching of waste education.
  • Education Links
    Here are some places to find out more about sustainability at home and at school.
  • Litter Education
    Education is an important tool in managing litter
  • Sustainable Event Guidelines
    The EPA has established guidelines and a checklist for event organisers to assist with planning and holding events in a sustainable manner.
  • Wood Smoke Education
    EPA Tasmania has developed teaching resources for primary and secondary schools about reducing smoke from domestic wood heaters, with the aim of improving air quality.

Waste Minimisation Officer
134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 4599 Fax: 03 6173 0254
Email: Enquiries@epa.tas.gov.au​

 

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