Join educators from across the Bass Coast region and Gippsland for a hands-on and inspiring morning focused on circular economy education in schools.

The event will begin at the Cowes Recycling Bank, where participants will explore how materials are sorted and processed for recycling. Learn about the importance of resource recovery, how the site supports landfill diversion, and the real-world systems that demonstrate circular economy principles in action.

Following the site visit, the group will then travel to Berninneit for engaging presentations from Compass Education, Bass Coast Shire Council, Western Port Biosphere and ResourceSmart Schools. These sessions will highlight programs, case studies, and tools that schools can use to integrate circular thinking into teaching and operations.

This event is an opportunity to see circularity in practice, gain curriculum-aligned ideas, and connect with other local educators committed to sustainability.

Brief timeline:

9am - Meet at Cowes Recycling Bank

9.35am - Travel to Berninneit (3-minute drive)

9.45am – Compass Education: Systems Thinking for sustainable schools

10.30 - Light morning tea & networking

10.45 - Overview of Bass Coast Shire Council-supported initiatives for schools

11.05 - Western Port Biosphere Initiatives for schools

11.25 - ResourceSmart Schools Program and examples of integrating circular economy principles schools

11.45 - Sharing and discussion

12pm - Close

You may be eligible for half-day CRT cost coverage for attending this event.

For further information, please email your local ResourceSmart Schools facilitator, Tammy Logan tammy.logan@sustainability.vic.gov.au

If you are not a school or stakeholder and interested in this workshop, please contact RegionalRSS@sustainability.vic.gov.au   

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