Posts tagged Circular Economy
March 2026 Term 1 Newsletter: Australia’s first schools and industry Sustainability Learning Ecosystem

Welcome to the Climate Action Schools newsletter

The world can feel overwhelming right now. As conflict dominates the headlines and the scale of our environmental challenges grows, it's easy to wonder whether any of it matters.

We think it does. In fact, we think it matters more than ever.

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The 11 R's of Circularity: A Framework for Schools That Actually Changes Behaviour

There's a quiet revolution happening in schools. It doesn't look like a protest or a policy. It looks like someone noticing a broken chair and asking, "Can we fix that instead of throwing it away?" It looks like a class mapping out where their waste goes. It looks like young people who don't just know about climate action — they're doing something about it.

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What is a Sustainability (LEAN) Learning Ecosystem and why are we building one on the Sunshine Coast?

We’re partnering with the Queensland Government Sunshine Coast Manufacturing Hub and Cummins and building a Sustainability Learning Ecosystem (SLE) on the Sunshine Coast!

It's a phrase that raises eyebrows in the best possible way. People lean in and ask: what does that mean?

It's a fair question. And the answer is one of the most exciting things happening in Queensland education and manufacturing right now.

Let's start with LEAN

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January 2026 Term 1 Newsletter: Award-Winning Sustainability Support for Queensland Schools

Welcome back to a busy year ahead!

Whether you're starting out on your sustainability journey or you're a seasoned professional, welcome.

Exciting times as we collaborate with P&Cs Qld and Container Exchange, see below for details.

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Term 4, 2025 Newsletter: A Year-End Check-In: Sustainability, Systems & 2026 Workshops

As another school year winds up for Year 12’s and everyone is starting to plan Christmas presents and parties, it’s a timely reminder to think and behave sustainably. Lean even.

 

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ESG That Matters: Why Industry Partners Are Driving Change in Schools

As ESG becomes a core responsibility for organisations, many industries are looking for meaningful ways to create environmental and social impact — not just report on it.

That’s where Climate Action Schools comes in.

Partnering with a school gives industry a direct line to real, measurable ESG outcomes while supporting local communities and the next generation of workers.

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Unlocking Tomorrow's Leaders: The Power of Your School's Sustainability Skills Centre

Australia's new Circular Economy Framework is here, and it's a game-changer. It envisions a future where waste is a resource, value is kept in play, and our economy thrives in harmony with the planet. But how do we get there? At Climate Action Schools, we believe the journey starts in our schools, with our students.

Imagine a school where 75% of resources are diverted from landfill, where recycling is decontaminated, and organics are recovered daily. This isn't a dream; it's the reality in our partner schools, thanks to our unique program.

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Foundation Partners: Cummins Leads the Way to a Circular Future

In the journey towards Industry 6.0, true leadership means integrating sustainability into the very core of your business. We want to give a massive shout-out to Cummins, our foundation partner, who exemplifies this vision and has been instrumental in the inception and growth of Climate Action Schools.

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Woodridge SHS: From Waste to Workforce - A Journey of Transformation

Our Vision in Action: Woodridge State High School truly embodies Climate Action Schools' vision of "Redesigning Success: People and planet, thriving together," by transforming waste into opportunity and empowering its students.

Woodridge SHS Vision/Values: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow. Empowered, Resilient and World Changing

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Logan Leads the Way: Pioneering a Sustainable Future in Queensland Schools

Our Vision in Action: This story embodies Climate Action Schools' vision of "Redesigning Success: People and planet, thriving together," showcasing how functional sustainability can drive profound change.

The Opportunity: In 2024, Climate Action Schools launched its Logan Regional Pilot Program to address critical challenges in school waste management. The goal was clear: transform schools into hubs of functional sustainability, reduce landfill waste, and create tangible pathways to industry.

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Pilot testing Year 10 program at Woodridge SHS

Woodridge SHS Year 9/10 Pilot: Young Leaders Drive Real Change!

At Climate Action Schools, we believe in Redesigning Success: People and planet, thriving together. This vision truly came alive during our recent pilot program with Year 9 and 10 students at Woodridge State High School.

These incredible young leaders embarked on a journey that transformed their understanding of sustainability from theory to tangible action.

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Climate Action Schools: The Blueprint for Industry 6.0

Industry 6.0 envisions a highly intelligent, fully circular, human-augmented, and ethically driven manufacturing ecosystem, deeply integrated with society and the environment. Climate Action Schools (CAS) is not just aligned with this future; it's actively cultivating the very foundations and human capabilities required to build it.

Here's why CAS is a perfect fit for Industry 6.0:

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