Waste 2 Resource Community Education Program
Council provides educational programs on recycling and waste disposal free to the community.
The Waste 2 Resource Education Program is free for Sunshine Coast residents. Take advantage of our Guest Speaker presentations or join a library workshop.
Booking details
Select your topic and book your session via the booking form.
You can also contact us by email at [email protected].
Our friendly team will be in touch after receiving your booking.
Recycling and Waste Management
Recycling and Waste Management
Learn more about what council is doing to minimise and manage waste. Find out what can go in your recycling bin and the systems that process different waste streams. Participants will discover how they can contribute to making a sustainable future.
This guest speaker presentation can range from 30-60 minutes, depending on your group requirements.
War on waste
War on waste
Learn how to rethink waste and start making some changes. Discover how we can all make small changes that in the end, will result in a huge impact. Imagine if every single person made one small change like using a reusable water bottle.
This guest speaker presentation can range from 30-60 minutes, depending on your group requirements.
Composting and worm farms
Composting and worm farms
About half of what we throw away is organic waste. Learn why sending organic material to landfill is contributing to climate change. Participants will learn about the issues with food waste and find solutions to apply at home. During this session, you will understand how to take care of a compost and worm farm.
Sunshine Coast Council will donate a compost bin to every group that participates.
This guest speaker presentation can range from 30-60 minutes, depending on your group requirements.
Library workshops
Library workshops
Council holds many workshops at local libraries. Workshops are delivered by experts on the following topics:
- Composting and worm farms
- Love Food Hate Waste
- Sustainable fashion and mindful mending.
Check with your local library for booking information.