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Across Australia teachers and staff are increasing their efforts to become a more sustainable school, aiming to reduce their carbon footprint as well as save money.
One of the most cost efficient ways to start is to recycle. The more we recycle, the more energy we save, and the more waste we save from going into landfill.
The most effective way to reduce waste, particularly in a sustainable school is to reduce paper consumption. The challenge is that in schools there are still many tasks that just can’t go paperless. One way to be more sustainable when it comes to paper in the workplace is to find ways of reusing it before it makes it’s way into the paper recycling bin.
Boxes and packaging are a huge source of waste, and while choosing eco-friendly options is a great start, there are other steps which can be taken to reduce and reuse.
Paper and cardboard aren’t the only recyclable items. You’d be surprised at what can be recycled through various companies and government initiatives.
There are a myriad of ways to reduce energy usage for a more sustainable school, saving the environment, and big bucks on your power bill.
If many of us make a few small changes to our daily lives we can accomplish a lot, together.
Most schools use a lot of recyclable materials, so make it easy for everyone to dispose of things properly by providing separate waste bins for each recycling option. Include a visible label that provides practical guidelines to help encourage and promote recycling.
You can also provide colour-coded bins to accommodate each recycling facility.
For any recycling initiative to be successful, everyone needs to be on-board and motivated. Engage with teachers, staff and students to ensure they are aware of the right way to recycle and what options are available, while also making it simple for them to contribute.
You may need to implement an ongoing program to remind everyone what can and can’t be recycled. There’s no reason education can’t be fun too, and it’s really worth putting in the effort so that everyone is as enthusiastic as they are educated.
You can run a recycling awareness day to help boost the adoption rates of the recycling program. Provide engaging infographics and activities for inspiration and provide a greater understanding of the recycling program.
The day can also be used to educate teachers, staff and students on the impact recycling has on the environment and the costs associated with waste production.
Introducing a recycling program in your sustainable school doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple changes, introduced over time, can really change people’s views on waste management. Boost everyone’s involvement in recycling and help to make a difference to the planet.
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