Schools
Support from BMA is enabling the Central Queensland Local Government Association to make a positive difference to CQ’s future environment through the EarthSmart Schools Program.
Support from BMA is enabling the CQLGA to make a positive difference to CQ's future environment through the EarthSmart Schools Program. The EarthSmart Schools program fosters long term benefits for the environment and future generations through waste management education and practical projects. Through this program schools:
- can reduce their waste by up to 50%
- can become Recycling Heroes for their local communities
- can get hands on with recycling, composting, worm farming and nude food programs
Participating schools engage in a fun way to learn about the importance and positive outcomes for waste minimisation practices. All EarthSmart Schools are positively contributing to the important world issues of waste management and environmental sustainability. The program represents a great achievement for all involved.
 Turning Waste Into ArtWith over $3000 worth of cash and paint prizes to win, Central Queenslanders of all ages are urged to turn their trash into treasure for the Castaway Art competition as they ‘find it, save it, create it.’ |
 EarthSmart Schools Program - Why RegisterWith the school year reaching its final stages and attention turning towards next year, now is the perfect time to register for Central Queensland Local Government Association’s EarthSmart Schools program. The program, supported by BMA, encourages schools to actively participate with CQLGA in reaching a reduction of 50% waste to landfill over a time frame of three years.
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 Materials Recovery Facility Travel SubsidiesSchools are encouraged to make the trip to the CQ Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and witness the recycling process first hand. As further incentive to visit, schools will be eligible to receive a $200 reimbursement to subsidise the cost of travel to the MRF. |
 CQLGA Community Calendar Competition Winners AnnouncedThe ranks of CQ Recycling Heroes have received a major boost with the recent announcement of the community calendar competition winners. Five year-level winners and ten highly commended entries were selected from schools across Central Queensland, showcasing the talent and recycling knowledge of children throughout the region. |
 Students Honoured as Recycling Facility Turns One!The CQ Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is celebrating its first birthday on Saturday 12th November, just in time for National Recycling Week. Like any birthday celebration, there will be a party, the MRF Open Day. The Open Day will be a celebration to remember for a number of students, as the CQLGA Community Calendar, featuring student artwork, is launched. |
