Using Waste Data to Forecast our Footprint

In this lesson, students explore real waste data from Clean Up Australia to uncover patterns and track how our waste habits have changed over time. They will analyse data from different years, then use graphs to represent it. From there, students choose a message they want to share and design an infographic to inform and inspire change in their school community. Whether it’s reducing soft plastic or encouraging cleaner public spaces, students use their data to back up their message and call others to action. Along the way, they’ll build data literacy skills and grow their confidence in using stats to drive real-world change.

These resources are part of the Clean Up Australia Education Resources created in collaboration with Clean Up Australia.