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Students explore how to reduce waste

Jun 4, 2024

Students were tasked with auditing just one of the school's garbage bins to look at opportunities for reducing waste.

The way the Deniliquin and district community approaches waste is set to change in coming weeks.

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In anticipation of the three bin system being implemented in the Edward River region from July 1, Deni High’s Year 8 sustainability students were taken through some special lessons.

They were designed to inspire the students to act now to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill.

“Following an in-depth discovery tour of the types of waste we generate at home and at school, students gained a new appreciation for how important it is to be careful with our resources,” science teacher Pauline Macleod said.

“They also learned that putting waste into the correct bins helps to transform our everyday waste products into new resources.

“An audit of a typical rubbish bin at school revealed that there are plenty of opportunities for the school community to step up by reducing packaging, recycling better and composting organic waste (vegemite sandwich crusts – we’re talking about you).

“Thanks to Edward River Council, HalveWaste and Petaurus Education Group for bringing us these lessons to support responsible waste disposal in our local community.”

The three bin system in Edward River Council will see waste separated into general waste (red lid bin), recycling (yellow lid) and organic waste (green lid).