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High Priority Investment Package - Schools Programs 2025
In February 2024, the Board approved the High Priority Investment (HPI) Package, with an overall fund of $4.5 million. The program included $250,000 to support 5 waste education providers to work with schools and teachers in Tasmania.
Landcare Tasmania - The delivery of six Wildlife and Waste Awareness Workshops to Landcare member schools across Tasmania, between February 2025 and December 2025
Sustainability Learning Centre - To educate students across Tasmania on sustainable textile practices, promoting waste reduction and eco-conscious consumer choices
OzHarvest -To inspire healthy eating, reduce food waste, and promote sustainable eating habits among school-aged students
JustWaste Consulting - To increase waste education and encourage waste reduction practices among Tasmanian primary school students
Material Institute - To deliver waste minimisation workshops that educate students on circular economy principles, focusing on reducing, reusing, and recycling resources within school programs
Funding Rethink Waste
In addition to the HPI Schools Program, the Board is making a significant investment ($4.3 Million to 2028) to support the three Regional Waste Organisations to deliver statewide education and communications to a variety of audiences, via the platform Rethink Waste. This includes the employment of a statewide coordinator and three regional education/schools officers to help Tasmanians to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle.
