Tregeagle P&C Sustainability Plan
Developed by Jim Kinkead and Robyn Jung, November 2012.
Objective:
To identify and review P&C practices, identify actions and resources required to reduce our impact
on the environment.
Key Areas for review:
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Communication
Canteen
Marketing, Fundraising & Events
Recycling/waste management
Communication
Practice
Newsletters
Advertising
Action
Issued via email link, intranet
Hardcopy as requested by parents
– B&W, double-sided
Issued via email link, intranet
Hardcopy as requested by parents
– B&W, double-sided
Via school newsletter
Resources
P&C/Lyn
Lyn
Outcome/Comments
P&C/Lyn
Lyn
Lyn
Canteen
Practice
Lunch orders
Action
Issue paper bags
Menus
Intranet
Hardcopy as requested –
B&W, double-sided
Fresh
Food
production
Food
packaging
Processed
Foil containers for hot
Plastic containers for cold
Cutlery
Plastic
Version 1 Date: 19 Nov 2012
Resources
Recyclable, biodegradable
bags
Lyn
Lyn
Outcome/Comments
Fresh where possible
Look to use school garden
products
Minimal preservatives
Recyclable, biodegradable
containers
Recyclable, biodegradable
containers
Recyclable, biodegradable
cutlery
Look at reusable
containers
Look at reusable –
requires change in
practices for kids i.e.
return to canteen &
volunteers wash up etc
Practice
Recycling
Action
Food scraps to recycle bin
Containers/cutlery to
recycle bin
Non-recyclable to rubbish
bins
Resources
Provide bins
Provide bins
Outcome/Comments
Bins in place
Bins in place
NOTE: Some changes canteen practices will be dependent on the redevelopment of canteen that
will provide more storage and include a commercial grade dishwasher etc
Marketing, Fundraising & Events
Practice
Action
Communication Refer to communications
table
Event clean up Waste to garbage bins
Resources
Outcome/Comments
Volunteers/bags/bins Look at recycling where
possible
Recycling/Waste Management
Practice
Recycling
Waste
Action
Refer to Canteen & MFE table
Promote and practice minimising
waste
Encourage minimising kids lunch
packaging and offer alternative
practices
Resources
Outcome/Comments
P&C/volunteers
P&C
P&C look at promoting
minimal lunch packaging in
lunch boxes and offer
alternatives
Key Outcomes
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P&C continue to recycle and use environmental friendly and healthy products where
possible
P&C look to go from recyclable to reusable products where possible
P&C continue to promote environmental healthy and friendly practices
Version 1 Date: 19 Nov 2012