In 2013, over 200 classes from 32 sites registered for the Less to Landfill Challenge.
52 classes from 5 schools sent us their results and for just those 52 classes, by the end of the challenge there was a reduction of 225 mini bins being sent to landfill each week!
52 classes from 5 schools sent us their results and for just those 52 classes, by the end of the challenge there was a reduction of 225 mini bins being sent to landfill each week!
Most classes showed a reduction in the mini bins sent to landfill each week, however there were 8 classes that really stood out with their results. The table and graph below reflect the 'Total number of mini bins classes reduced being sent to landfill each week'.
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Woodcroft Primary School - class 7 reduced by 36 bins/ week over the challenge
Angle Vale Primary School- year 3/4 reduced by 27 bins/ week over the challenge Angle Vale Primary School - year 4/5 reduced by 25 bins/ week over the challenge Woodcroft Primary School - class 17 reduced by 22 bins/ week over the challenge Edwardstown Primary School - class 18 reduced by 16 bins/ week over the challenge St Patricks, Mansfield Park - year 5/6 reduced by 15 bins/ week over the challenge Edwardstown Primary School - class 10 reduced by 14 bins/ week over the challenge St Patricks, Mansfield Park - year 3/4 reduced by 7 bins/ week over the challenge |
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A special mention to Loxton Primary year 3 class which managed to send only
1 mini bin to landfill in 6 weeks!
Many classes participating in the challenge provided feedback on their learning, and behavioural and cultural changes with the students and staff during, and after, the challenge. You can read their experiences here.
1 mini bin to landfill in 6 weeks!
Many classes participating in the challenge provided feedback on their learning, and behavioural and cultural changes with the students and staff during, and after, the challenge. You can read their experiences here.
