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Schools
Products for Schools
The most effective way to teach sustainability is to make it part of everyday life. By providing students with practical tools to reduce waste and recycle responsibly, schools can inspire lifelong environmental habits and showcase the benefits of a true closed-loop system.
At Environmental Resources, we supply certified compostable bin liners, classroom paper bin liners, canteen food waste bags, dog waste bags for school ovals, retail-style eco carry bags for fundraising events, compostable gloves for food prep, and compostable produce/bakery bags for canteen operations. All products are certified to Australian compostable standards and are designed for real-world school environments — from classrooms to canteens to playgrounds.
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Innovative waste diversion solutions, designed and manufactured to connect Australians to a more sustainable future.
Recoverables in the School Environment
Implementing an effective waste diversion program reinforces key sustainability concepts for students and staff. Priority waste streams for most schools include:
- Cans & Bottles– easily recovered via co-mingled recycling
- Paper & Cardboard– simple to capture with classroom and staffroom bins
- Organics– the largest waste stream, especially from canteens and childcare facilities
- Soft Plastics– ideally reduced through packaging-free initiatives, but can be collected if clean and uncontaminated
Our compostable bin liners for organics and paper streams make it simple to integrate composting into school routines. With commercial composting facilities increasingly available, schools can partner with waste collection providers to divert organic waste from landfill, reducing methane emissions and returning nutrients to the soil.
Engaging Students in the Circular Economy
Beyond infrastructure, the key to success is education and participation. Schools can promote “nude food” days to reduce single-use packaging, integrate composting into garden programs, and encourage waste sorting through Australian Standard colour-coded bins with matching certified compostable liners.
For canteens, we supply compostable food-service packaging, gloves, and liners that meet strict health and safety requirements while reducing environmental impact. By connecting these initiatives to classroom learning — showing students how food scraps become compost for the school garden — the closed loop economy becomes tangible and inspiring.
Supporting School Sustainability Goals
Environmental Resources partners with schools, early learning centres, and universities to deliver practical, turnkey waste reduction programs. Our solutions help meet sustainability targets, reduce landfill, and support STEM and environmental education initiatives.
Why schools choose us:
- Certified Australian compostable products for every waste stream
- Product durability designed for high-traffic environments
- Bulk supply and flexible ordering for large and small schools
- Expert advice on waste diversion and closed loop integration
