Students and staff at Lumen Christi Catholic College have launched a campaign to become PLASTIC FREE and eliminate the use of disposable plastics.

It is an ambitious goal that kicked off several months ago, with the aim of being plastic free by the start of November 2017. The slogan for the campaign is NOvember, NO Plastic, NO Problems!

The first step of the campaign involved staff and students conducting a plastic audit to evaluate just how much disposable plastic the College produces. From the audit students and staff developed, implemented and monitored solutions to reduce their plastic usage. To help spread the PLASTIC FREE message the College will also be conducting Flash “Trash” mob performances and offering incentives and prizes for staff and students who succeed at becoming plastic free.

College Principal, Steve Centra, said he is hoping that the campaign will take off within the wider community and has put a call out to each and every one of us to do our bit to make our local region plastic free.

If you would like to join or assist with the campaign, or would like more information, please contact teacher and campaign coordinator, Martin McGee, at the College.

Merici College - Top Ranking for Sustainability

Merici College has ranked in Australia’s top 40 schools for innovation – in recognition of the integration of sustainability throughout their curriculum and daily practice. From their kitchen garden, to their healthy canteen programs, Merici girls are learning to walk the talk when it comes to sustainable living. It’s not unusual to see the girls lined up to the bicycle recharge stations – where the girls pedal away madly to recharge their mobile phones.

Congratulations to Merici Sustainability Captain Julie Heather who has been presented with the Conservation Council’s Senior Sustainability Award for the ACT region. Julie has demonstrated outstanding environmental leadership introducing a soft plastics recycling program and significantly growing the sustainability team through recruitment of younger students.