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To show students the breadth of sustainability careers beyond the traditional environmental jobs and connect current skills with future work.

Explore the pathways that students can take into sustainability-focused careers across industry. From Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) roles to the Circular Economy, Resource Recovery, and broader Sustainability fields, these pathways open doors to meaningful, future-proof jobs. Each one highlights how the skills students learn today — problem-solving, innovation, and ethical leadership — can grow into careers that shape thriving businesses, stronger communities, and a healthier planet.

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Looking for a simple sustainability idea students can take home? Explore practical ways to store fruit and vegetables so they last longer — opening conversations about food waste, household costs and making better use of what we already have.

Food waste is one of the easiest places to make a practical difference — yet much of it comes down to simple habits. This resource shares easy ways to store fruits and vegetables so they last longer, helping reduce waste, save money, and build awareness of how everyday choices connect to larger sustainability systems. A simple starting point for classrooms, households, or school holiday conversations around food, storage and resource use.

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Green skills are becoming part of how work gets done across every industry. Schools can help young people build practical, transferable capabilities early — and this report shows why that matters now.

Green skills are becoming part of how work gets done across every industry — from manufacturing and logistics to operations, construction, and business. That creates a real opportunity. Schools can help young people build practical, transferable capabilities early, while industry and government can help shape the conditions for those skills to grow. As demand continues to rise, so does the value of working together.

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Curious how automation, AI and sustainability are reshaping trade careers? This report looks at the capabilities the future trades workforce will need — and why adaptability matters as much as technical skill.

Manufacturing is evolving quickly through automation, AI, digital systems, and growing expectations around sustainability. The latest report from Manufacturing Skills Queensland offers a helpful look at the capabilities needed across the future trades workforce — and why adaptability matters just as much as technical skill.

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Starting a composting system — or wondering why your current one is not quite working? This practical guide helps schools and communities understand how to turn organic material into a useful resource while building healthier soils.

A practical guide to transforming organic waste into thriving ecosystems. Developed through Brisbane City Council's Master Composter Program, this resource supports schools and communities to apply circular economy principles, regenerate soil health, and build connected, sustainable futures where people and planet thrive together.

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Want to show students where STEM, technical skills and trades could lead in an emerging industry? This visual guide connects learning and training with potential roles in Queensland's growing hydrogen economy.

Find out more on emerging job roles and training pathways in the hydrogen economy across Queensland. It's a useful snapshot for school students, teachers and career advisers seeking a clear visual guide to how learning STEM, technical trades and hydrogen-related competencies feed into real employment opportunities in the clean energy transition.

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Helping students explore where the energy transition could take them? This guide maps emerging career pathways and the skills and training that can lead to work across renewable energy and sustainability.

This handy guide maps out the fast-growing green energy and sustainability career pathways across Queensland. From renewable energy to resource recovery, it highlights the skills and training needed for the jobs of the future—helping schools inspire students to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.

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Ever stood over a bin wondering where something actually goes? Use Recycle Mate to quickly check how and where items can be recycled locally — helping reduce contamination and make better recycling decisions at school and at home.

Make recycling simple and accurate with the free Recycle Mate app. Just snap a photo or type an item to learn exactly how and where it can be recycled in your area. A quick, reliable way for schools and families to reduce contamination and keep valuable materials in the circular economy.

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Still picturing manufacturing as production lines and traditional trades? This resource helps students and families explore the diverse, technology-driven and increasingly sustainable careers shaping modern manufacturing.

Manufacturing is a dynamic and innovative industry that offers endless opportunities for growth and success. From cutting-edge technology to sustainable practices, this sector is at the forefront of shaping our future. Whether you're a student, job seeker, or looking for a career change, manufacturing provides diverse pathways to exciting and rewarding careers.

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