About the Rethink Waste Schools Program
Want to make sustainability learning practical and memorable for your students without extra work or costs? The ReThink Waste Schools Program brings hands-on, curriculum-aligned waste education directly to schools across Tasmania, making it easier for teachers and inspiring for students.
Our Engagement Officers deliver tailored 40-minute incursions that align with V9 of the Australian F-10 Curriculum for HASS, Science, Technologies, and the Sustainability Cross-Curriculum Priority. Students dive into why waste matters and how to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle through interactive activities like sorting challenges, FOGO bins and local recycling solutions. No prep is needed, our team arrives with everything required, including resources and activities.
How does it work?
- Submit your expression of interest online.
- Your region’s Engagement Officer will contact you to discuss class needs and goals.
- Choose a date and time that fits your school schedule.
- Our presenter arrives fully equipped and delivers an engaging session.
All Engagement Officers hold Working with Vulnerable People cards, DECYP safeguarding certification and Public Liability insurance. We specialise in tailoring content for each year group and council area, helping you and your students master the waste rules specific to your community.
What teachers say:
“The delivery changed for each grade. I like how the presenter used the interest of students to guide discussion.” – STEM Teacher
“Fits nicely with our science material unit and looking after our environment.” – Prep Teacher
Waste Audit
ReThink Waste can help young leaders in your school conduct their own waste audit. We’ll provide everything your students need to assess the volume, and types of waste produced at your school. The audit provides an opportunity for students to lead teams, explore real world applications of sustainability and data collection, and make a difference at their schools.
The ReThink Waste Schools Program helps school leaders reduce contamination, support curriculum goals and make waste systems easier to manage. We’ll guide you through how to use the Waste Audit Toolkit, Analysing Waste Data, and Waste Action Plan, to improve your waste service, and change behaviour to recover more and waste less.
School Program Guides
Waste Audit Toolkit
Students discover what materials are in their bins by getting their gloves on and measuring trash.
Analysing Waste Data
Perform basic calculations to find out where your school can make the biggest difference.
Waste Action Plan
Identify achievable goals and let the whole school know how to become Good Sorts.
Our data sheet is also available as an interactive PDF.
Are you ready to take the next step in your schools sustainability journey? Submit an Expression of Interest and let’s start the conversation.