Waste Wise - Schools

Schools

Many schools in Victoria have adopted the exciting and innovative EcoRecycle schools Waste Wise program and curricula. These schools are proving to be excellent role models for other schools, as well as the local community.

Being an accredited Waste Wise School can greatly improve the image of your school. It will let parents know that your school meets a standard of excellence in waste and litter minimisation, as well as educating the decision makers of tomorrow about waste reduction.

If you would like more information on how your school can become Waste Wise, please contact the Waste Management Officer on 9205 5093.

At Home

Try to:

• Buy products that are recyclable.
• Buy products made from recycled material.
• Buy products in concentrated form: ie with less packaging.
• Avoid packaging that has two or more materials: these are hard to separate.
• Buy products that are reusable around the house such as glass jars and plastic containers.
• Buy fresh food with little or no packaging.
• Avoid packaging that contains CFC's eg: polystyrene.
• Compost food scraps.
• Repair equipment instead of throwing it out.

Ice-cream containers are great for freezing soups and sauces.

Builder's Code of Practice

The City of Yarra is committed to minimising the negative impacts of building and construction sites, providing protection of Public and Council assets and the amenity of the municipality.

A range of publications including the new "Builder's Code of Practice", for construction sites within the municipality, are available from the Richmond Town Hall. It is expected that all owners/builders/developers operating in the City of Yarra will comply with this Code. The Code, in conjunction with Council's 'Waste Management Plan' and Environment Local Laws provides builders, developers, residents and traders with a comprehensive guide to maintaining environmentally friendly and safe construction sites.

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Further information

Services Contracts Branch
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5730
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Yarra City Council

External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
Victoria Online

Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214

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