SHPS 2024 Newsletter

Sustainability Club

Home Composting

Join the Green Revolution: Start Composting Today!

 

We are excited to share a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on our environment through composting! Composting is an easy and effective way to manage food waste, reduce landfill contributions, and create nutrient-rich soil for our gardens.

 

Why Compost?

 

Every year, an average household can divert approximately 156kg of food waste from landfills by composting. Food waste in landfills breaks down without air, producing methane, a potent greenhouse gas. By composting, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and return valuable nutrients to the soil.

 

Benefits of Composting:

  • Reduces Waste: Composting can cut your household waste in half.
  • Lowers Carbon Footprint: By composting, you reduce methane emissions and your overall carbon footprint.
  • Improves Soil Health: The compost you create is a rich soil and natural fertiliser, perfect for growing healthy gardens.

Home Composting Program

 

The Brimbank Council offers an excellent Home Composting Program for local residents, including both homeowners and renters. Here are the key details:

  • Eligibility: Open to all Brimbank residents.
  • Limit: One rebate per household, with availability for the first 300 households each financial year, on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • How to Get Started:
    • Visit Compost Revolution to order your discounted compost bin or worm farm.
    • Access helpful tutorials and complete the Compost Revolution quiz to test your knowledge.

For more information about the Home Composting Program, contact the Brimbank Council’s Environment Department at environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 03 9249 4000.

Minimise Your Waste

While composting is a great way to manage food waste, the best approach is to minimise the amount of waste you create in the first place. Consider these tips:

  • Buy Smart: Only purchase what you need to avoid excess waste.
  • Use Efficiently: Make the most of the food you have to prevent it from going to waste.

For additional tips on reducing food waste, visit Sustainability Victoria.

Together, we can make a big difference for our environment. Let's embrace composting and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future!

Best regards,

[Your School’s Name] Environmental Committee

 

For more details on the Home Composting Program and to start your composting journey, visit the Brimbank Council's website.

 

Want to help out?

Thank you for your ongoing support and participation. If you would like to become involved please reach out to Aasta through the office, Art room, or via email at aasta.dearnaley@education.vic.gov.au. Your contribution makes a difference and more helpers means more students can join!

 

All parent volunteers are required to have a free Working With Children Check (WWCC). If you don't have one you can find the details here: https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children