The Program
Cleaner Greener Schools is an environmental sustainability ‘accreditation’ recognition platform for primary and secondary school’s in Queensland.
Keeping Queensland Beautiful encourages and assists Cleaner Greener Schools to create and maintain a positive approach to a cleaner litter-free environment.
The Cleaner Greener Schools accreditation provides opportunities for students, teachers, leadership teams and/or principal teams to follow an action plan that targets areas such as LITTER, WASTE, ENERGY, WATER and BIODIVERSITY. It will allow participants to be involved in a range of initiatives generating educational experiences and social awareness.
Participating schools receive formal recognition (1 to 5 star rating) for their environmental credentials.
Aim:
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To build further knowledge, skills and more advanced attitudes to issues relating to litter and waste
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To inspire students and teachers to explore their school’s choices
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To develop the capacity and networks of regional and remote teachers and inspire those involved to lead through actions
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To align with the Australian Curriculum in Maths, Science and Sustainability
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To align with teachers and schools requirements of professional development and implementation plans
Students will achieve a greater understanding:
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of the benefits of recycling and waste reduction
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of issues surrounding litter, waste, recycling and other sustainable practices
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of how waste and litter impacts the school and wider community
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of actions they can take to reduce waste and litter and improve practices in other areas
A Cleaner Greener School:
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encourages waste management efforts to benefit the school and the entire community
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reduces the overall demand on local landfills
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encourages recycling
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reduces litter on land and in our waterways
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decreases the burden on municipal water in waste treatment
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conserves energy and natural resources
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manages storm water runoff
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promotes habitats
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improves environmental literacy
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Why Cleaner Greener Schools?
Cleaner Greener Schools is more tightly focused on litter and and waste which takes us back to the foundation of our organisation while also providing better outcomes for our schools. The program recognises and promotes the achievements and competency of schools’ “cleaner and greener actions” through accreditation.
We know all Queensland schools aim to be a hub of their community in education and action. Some are making better progress with cleaner and greener actions and some may need a bit more support. Any school can register as a Cleaner Greener School, and
we will provide those schools with a more formal recognition (1-5 Stars) for their commitment while providing guidance for those that would like to strive for higher accreditation.
Becoming involved in the Cleaner Greener Schools Accreditation will allow your school to develop a more integrated approach to teaching and learning by:
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A: Empowering School Communities
To formulate and implement a range of activities that focus mostly on litter and waste -
B: Rewarding School Communities
That undertake environmental improvement and community action programs supporting the continuation and/or enhancement of activities by encouraging outstanding schools to share their achievements and experience -
C: Guiding Schools
In a friendly format that directly assists school or teacher improvement and is transferable to Teacher’s Professional Development Plans and School Implementation and/or Implementation Plans
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Support Services
Through our Cleaner Greener Schools program, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community.
This is one of our key areas of focus - Every school is given an opportunity to follow a seven-step path to sustainability, or they can opt to create their own journey through establishing a School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) or Environmental Action Plan (EAP).
Our Education staff and volunteers are ready, willing and able to help your school strive towards being a 5-star accredited Cleaner Greener School.
Education & Outreach
Registered schools not only receive their 1 to 5 star 'accreditation' rating and access to many helpful resources, including easy to follow lesson plans and engagement activities, they can also access support from our Education Officer, Sustainability in Schools newsletter subscription, networking and workshop opportunities.
Benefits of a 'Cleaner Greener School'
Accreditation and how assessment works
Resource Guide
More information