Waste Audit Loan Kit

Information for Schools

EMRC’s Waste Audit Loan Kit can be borrowed by schools and community organisations for up to one week at a time. The contents of the loan kit align with that of the kit used by the Waste Wise Schools (WWS) program which is administered and funded by the Waste Authority. By offering the Waste Audit Loan Kit to schools in this region, we aim to encourage as many schools as possible will take advantage of the three tiers of grants offered through WWS which can be used for a wide array of waste minimisation initiatives such as large worm farms and recycling bins. All WWS activities including the waste audit are accompanied by comprehensive curriculum resources.

The most up-to-date information for the eastern region indicates: • 58 schools are accredited Waste Wise Schools; • 52 schools are registered but are currently not accredited or have allowed their accreditation to lapse;

and • 18 schools have never been involved in the WWS program.

The Waste Audit Loan Kit offers convenience to schools because they do not have to invest in their own equipment or have to wait to borrow a kit through Waste Wise Schools. A school which has received accreditation at any point in time will already have conducted at least one waste audit. Therefore, many schools will be familiar with the process. The Waste Audit Loan Kit is designed to be a ‘Do It Yourself’ activity. However, EMRC’s Waste Education team will provide additional assistance if required.

Watch the Waste Wise Schools Program Waste Audit Video

(skip to 3 minutes 40 seconds to view the waste audit).

EMRC’s Waste Audit Loan Kit will make it easy for schools and community groups to conduct regular waste audits on a 6-12 monthly basis. Community-based organisations may be interested in borrowing the kit as a way to understand how their activities contribute to waste generation, and what they can do to minimise waste, save money, and to encourage behaviour change. The kit and results spreadsheet can be used in the same way by community groups as it is in schools. The kit is also suitable for use within Councils as a way of engaging staff in relation to waste generation and cultural change. The Waste Audit Loan Kit is stored at EMRC’s Ascot office. The booking form must be completed and returned to the Waste Education team to secure their booking.

For more information or to make a booking, contact EMRC Waste Education

Email: WasteEducation@emrc.org.au Phone: 9424 2222

Waste Audit Loan Kit

Information for Schools

Schools are encouraged to conduct a waste audit immediately after lunch. Waste is collected from outdoor areas, classrooms, library, the staff room and the canteen. The results of an audit are entered into a spreadsheet, usually buy the students, which will show average waste generation for a one year period.