A total of 55 schools across Western Australia will share in $150,084 in grants to help fund projects that reduce the impact of waste, improve recycling, and support a circular economy.
The project funding delivers on the State Government’s priority to protect and restore Western Australia’s environment for future generations.
Individual grants ranging from just over $450 to $5000 for projects have been awarded for a variety of projects, including:
- Containers for Change collection infrastructure;
- waste stations with Australian Standard coloured bins and signage;
- organic waste systems such as worm farms, compost bins and chickens;
- closed-loop garden beds; and
- community recycling hubs.
Landsdale Gardens Primary School will put its $450 grant towards a recycling and gardening project, while Ferndale’s Fountain College and Mindarie Senior College will use $5000 grants to implement waste sorting and recycling systems.
North Mandurah Primary, Perth Waldorf School and Leaning Tree Steiner School will all use the grants to purchase machinery that will turn old plastic, such as bottle lids, into new and practical items.
The grants support the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, helping students improve waste behaviours and reduce landfill.
Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn commended the schools for driving positive change across Western Australia through innovative education programs.
“Waste management is a shared responsibility, and small changes in everyday behaviour can lead to big reductions in landfill and improvements in resource recovery.,” Swinbourn said.
The next WasteSorted Schools grant round will open on 27 January and close on 10 March 2026.
For more information on the WasteSorted Schools Grants and the recipients, visit www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au
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