Helping Australians get waste and recycling right
At Cleanaway, we know that creating a sustainable future isn’t just about collecting and processing waste – it’s also about helping people understand the value of waste and how to dispose of it the right way.
We believe that while everyone has a responsibility to improve the quality of Australia’s recycling, we understand that following the right waste disposal practices – particularly in a system that is complex and variable by region or state – can be challenging and overwhelming. With one in three Australians saying they are confused about recycling, there’s a clear need to help people make the right decisions at the bin.
That’s why Cleanaway is committed to delivering resource recovery education that drives positive waste disposal behaviour change in homes, workplaces, schools, and communities.
What our programs include
Our industry-leading resource recovery education programs are developed by our team of education officers and resource recovery specialists. The programs are designed to:
Increase understanding
of the recycling system.
Promote and encourage
the right recycling practices.
Educate
how we maximise diversion.
Increase awareness
of the circular economy.
Tailored education for every audience
As the waste industry evolves, we continue to look for innovative ways to deliver information. By constantly re-evaluating and enhancing our approach to education, we can ensure our messages resonate with our audience wherever they are in their sustainability journey. Flexible and adaptable, our experts can tailor the programs to suit any audience and present them in a variety of formats, including:
Customer education guides
Site tours and community engagement sessions
Signage and collateral, developed for your business
Waste audits and improvement plans. Training, workshops and seminars
Who we support
Our waste and recycling education programs are tailored for councils, schools, businesses and local communities, offering advice and support on how to improve waste practices and drive resource recovery.
For communities
Servicing our communities sits at the heart of Cleanaway. We offer a range of accessible options that deliver useful resource recovery education and advice, which can be used to improve waste and recycling practices.
For schools
Today’s students will inherit our planet, so let’s give them the knowledge and ability to care for it. Our school education programs provide age-appropriate learning opportunities for all ages.
For customers
For the many businesses we serve, waste collection is just the beginning of our service offering. From SMEs through to national organisations across a wide range of industries, we work with our customers to understand their objectives and help them meet their sustainability goals with practical support and tailored programs.
Online e-learning and education
For self-paced e-learning, Greenius is our free, interactive online platform. Suitable for all ages, it supports recycling education, encourages waste behaviour change and improves resource recovery.
Collaborating with us
Our education programs begin by understanding your sustainability goals and the needs of your audience – whether that’s staff, customers, students, or the wider community.
You’ll then be matched with the right education specialist for your business’ requirements. Our team brings experience across multiple industries and can support you with behaviour change initiatives, stakeholder engagement, landfill diversion strategies, reporting, and more.
For complex operations, working with our experts allows for tailored strategies that support compliance, improve diversion rates, and contribute towards sustainability targets.
If you’re interested in learning more about our education programs or would like to book one, please get in touch.