Tracking waste

General school waste – Student investigation

Schools can monitor the volume of waste going to landfill in a range of ways. Monitoring the volume and costs of disposal is one method which develops a wider understanding in the school. Experience shows that examining the volume of garbage generated by the school can highlight the amount that can be reduced through recycling or composting programs or by consuming products with different packaging.

Student Activity - Waste Audit recording sheets
Remember to plan your waste audit and ensure you have set up safety procedures

Student Activities

Examine the waste bills for the school. Download the Excel chart activity sheet and enter data. In your group develop a report describing the current situation (include graphs etc) and make some recommendations to the School. Use the student activity sheet as a classroom activity.

Teachers Tips

Use the waste management bills and SEMP for this exercise. Through the exercise students will develop a report including action points for the school aiming to reduce waste to landfill. Students can present their recommendations to the class.
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