WHAT WE DO
Most schools don't have a waste problem. They have a systems problem.
Climate Action Schools transforms the system — so less waste goes to landfill, more resources stay in circulation, and everyone in the school plays a part. A stronger system, improving how each school already works. This is the Circular Revolution. And Queensland schools are leading the way.
Highly Commended Environmental Innovation of the Year
Waste Recycling Industry Queensland, 2025
Nationally recognised
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) Community Leadership Award — won by our partner Cummins for supporting Climate Action Schools 2025
Thanks to our partners for their contributions to the Climate Action Schools program:
What can better systems change?
~ 0%
reduction in waste costs
$0K+
circular income generated
~ $0K
saved per year in operational waste costs
Results from Woodridge State High School.
The question we hear most
“Is this going to be a lot of work for our staff?”
Most sustainability programs rest on one passionate teacher — and stall the day that person isn't available. We work differently. We improve the systems your school already has. The people doing the work help design the solutions. Set roles and simple written processes mean the system keeps running, whoever is on deck that week.
Our sustainability industry experts support you every step of the way.
Redefining Success: Where people & planet thrive together
PEOPLE
Your team gains skills and recognition.
Your cleaners, grounds staff and business manager already do this work. We give them a system that makes it simpler, and training that makes them good at it — standardised routines, a cleaners briefing, and team development that builds trust across every role. At Shailer Park, teachers and cleaners solved the problems together — and one of those teachers was named in the national top six Teachers of the Year.
PLANET
Less to landfill, measured for success.
We measure what your school sends to landfill, then build a system to reduce it. Woodridge State High School cut waste from 1m³ per student to 0.36m³ — across 1,145 students. You get the numbers. Your community sees the difference.
PROFIT
Income back to your P&C and your students.
Sustainability only works when it pays its own way. Diverted resources become income. Woodridge returned $6,000 to their P&C through Containers for Change — straight back to students. And every school we've worked with has secured $50,000 in grants on the strength of their data.
You don't have to have it all figured out.
Every school starts somewhere. Progress over perfection. #continiousimprovementjourney
