Green Award

Since 2016, MTCC has continued to evolve its Sustainability Education Program, embarking on a variety of waste elimination initiatives to reduce waste ending up in landfill. This has not only created positive outcomes for the college and environment, but has pulled the community together on a joint goal for a better future. Examples of initiatives included as part of the program include:

• Sustainability Centre - Vegetable/herb gardens, composting systems, chicken coops and much more located, supported by Green Team (years 3-5).

• Year 6 Sustainability Leaders - Communicating waste reduction goals and focuses at school assembly.

• Recycling - Nine different recycling streams for materials to be recovered, including 'Give Write', 'Containers for Change' and 'Bottle Top Hill'.

• Student-led Market Stalls - S​tudents sell worm tea, fresh produce, beeswax lunch wraps, herb pots and captured from the Sustainability Centre at their market stalls. Students also have started book swap events.

As an accredited WasteSorted School, access to State Government funding has also assisted in efforts undertaken by students at MTCC. If you're involved with a local school and not already participating you can find out more from the Waste Authority.

Congratulations again to the students and teacher involved in the program and the ongoing efforts showcasing your positive impact on community and the environment. Check out their efforts in the video below.