Clean Up Australia - Waste Reduction Activities
These resources are part of the Clean Up Australia Education Resources created in collaboration with Clean Up Australia.
This suite of resources for Years 7 - 10, Waste Reduction Activities, has been designed to
- build students’ understanding of waste management and reduction, exploring the environmental and social impacts of littering, e-waste and excessive packaging
- encourage active citizenship and community participation, guiding students to plan and implement Clean Up Day events and other waste-reduction projects
- develop critical and creative thinking skills, using real-world investigations, research and hands-on experiments to understand the lifecycle of waste and the circular economy
- promote sustainable choices and practices, teaching students about the waste hierarchy, water conservation, food packaging and responsible consumerism
- engage students through creative communication, empowering them to develop persuasive campaigns, web pages and short films that educate their community on reducing waste.
Each lesson offers hands-on opportunities for students to take action in their communities, helping them develop practical strategies for reducing waste and fostering long-term sustainable habits.
These lessons are ideal for participating in Schools Clean Up Day or for a Clean Up event at any time of the year.
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Tune In
Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.
Find Out
Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.
Take Action
Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.
