Sustainability Corner

SUSTAINABLE EASTER TIPS

Yay! We made it to the end of term 1. Well done to all the students, teachers and parents. We hope that your naked lunches were up to scratch and that you remembered which bin to put your food scraps in! 

As Easter will be celebrated over the last weekend of the school holidays, it is a timely reminder to recycle or re-purpose your easter egg foil wrappers and contribute to the circular economy. 

Recycling foil from Easter eggs is a great way to reduce waste and make use of materials that would otherwise be thrown away. Here are some tips for recycling the foil effectively:

1. Clean the Foil

• After enjoying the chocolate eggs, make sure to remove any chocolate residue from the foil. Rinse the foil gently under cold water if needed, or simply wipe it with a cloth.
• Avoid using soap, as it may leave traces that can contaminate the recycling process.

2. Check Local Recycling Guidelines

• Aluminium Foil: Most Easter egg foils are made of aluminium, which is recyclable. If you live within the Glen Eira Council, you can recycle aluminium foil in your yellow-lidded recycling bin, but ensure it's clean and free of food residue, and small pieces should be collected and scrunched into a fist-sized ball. 
• Crinkling: If you have multiple pieces of foil, crumple them into a ball. Recycling centres often prefer foil to be bundled together rather than flat pieces.

3. Recycling Process

• Aluminium foil can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality. When collected and melted down, it can be repurposed into various products, including new foil, cans, and even parts for cars or airplanes.
• Other Materials: Sometimes, the foil might be mixed with other materials (such as plastic or paper), making it more challenging to recycle. If this is the case, check whether your local centre accepts mixed materials or if the foil can be separated.

4. Creative Reuse

• If you would prefer to repurpose it, you can use the foil for crafts, such as creating decorative items, using it as a shiny backdrop for photographs, or even making fun little sculptures or art pieces.

Recycling or reusing foil helps minimise waste, so it’s good practice to have a crack after the Easter festivities!

GARDEN NEWS

In the past few weeks, our junior school students voted on what to plant in our productive gardens – lots of yummy veggies and herbs. After potting multiple bags of mulch, potting mix and compost, it was time to plant some of the good stuff. 

Last Thursday, a team of keen gardeners from years Foundation, 1 and 2 planted out our seeds and seedlings. We are very excited to see what will grow over the coming months. We are hopeful for lots of carrots, radishes, broccoli and more. 

We are looking for donations of big pots and a garden seat to turn a neglected corner into a place for kids to hang out. Please contact Nicole Free on 0413 421 822 for any donations you may wish to offer.