A state-wide program funded by Green Industries SA and delivered by KESAB that assists sites from child care and pre-school to Year 12, to reduce waste to landfill in a whole of school community approach.
The East Waste Schools Program is a year-long program of waste education for schools, tailored to the school community and calendar.
The 2026 program focus will be: Food waste reduction and diversion.
AHRWMA Waste Less Schools Program
KESAB is inviting primary schools (R–6) in the Mount Barker District Council and Rural City of Murray Bridge to take part in an exciting School Education Program in 2027. Participating schools will work closely with KESAB to deliver practical, school-based activities throughout 2027.
Nominations are currently open for the 2027 program.
Green Adelaide Education officers support early learning centres, schools, TAFEs and Universities to embed sustainability principles into their learning and management practices, linking them to the Australian Curriculum or Early Years Learning Framework.
KESAB is pleased to be partnering with Department of Primary Industries and Regions delivering the important message of South Australia’s Fruit Fly outbreak.
A litter prevention, ‘learning through action’ resource for teachers and primary years students (years 4 to 7) developed by KESAB environmental solutions.
A recognition and information sharing program for rural/regional schools, councils, communities and businesses. Environmental sustainability, heritage and well-being are just some of the categories in the program.
An industry education program that delivers education and training on construction sites via on-site demonstrations and information resource materials.
A volunteer community-based program run in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Road Watch is a flexible, free volunteer program for schools, community groups and businesses.
'Take the Pledge' commenced in Unley Council in 2016. It was developed after KESAB staff attended a 'Community Based Social Marketing' course. The course looked at ways we can support communities to foster sustainable and healthy behaviours. We have adopted these learnings and applied them to this program which has seen excellent change in waste management behaviour in The City of Unley.