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Litter is an issue for many aspects of our environment, including our waterways, and forms part of the bigger picture in managing our waste. The following programs for schools can help your students understand more about the environment we live in, how they can protect it and work towards a sustainable future.

• Waste Wise Schools - www.wastewise.wa.gov.au/schools
• Ribbons of Blue - www.ribbonsofblue.wa.gov.au
• Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative WA - www.sustainableschools.wa.edu.au

If you would like to arrange a visit to your nearest landfill site or Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) please contact the following:

• Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council - 9424 2222
• Mindarie Regional Council - 9305 6942
• South Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council - 9497 5699
• Southern Metropolitan Regional Council - 9256 9555
• Western Metropolitan Regional Council - 9384 1633

For further information on litter, waste and our environment try these websites:

• Waste Management Board - www.zerowaste.wa.gov.au
• Department of Environment and Conservation - www.dec.wa.gov.au
• Environmental Protection Authority of WA - www.epa.wa.gov.au
• Coastcare Australia - www.coastcare.com.au
• Captain Clean Up - www.enviroperformances.com.au
• Ollie's world - interactive sustainability site for teachers and students - www.ollierecycles.com.au