Reverse Garbage was started by educators for educators almost 50 years ago with the aim of reducing landfill through creative reuse. We have a professional development option to suit your needs and budget.
We believe passionately that real change will come through the education of children who will make living more sustainably a part of their lives. A primary aged child now will be making important decisions regarding sustainability in the workplace in just 10 years time.
Our range of Professional Development programs aim to give educators the knowledge, skills, tips, tricks and confidence they need to make sustainable thinking and creative approaches part of their everyday practice so that they can model and share a more sustainable practices.
Customised Workshops: We can develop a presentation or workshop for your team or conference program. Just email us and let’s chat about what your needs and expectations are. education@reversegarbage.org.au
Current Offerings: Choose from our current range of program below (these can also be adapted to suit).
Creative Reuse & Sustainability in the Early Childhood setting
(2.5 hrs) Your place or ours
Using what you have.
Recycling simplified.
Reuse learning resources ideas.
More than craft; reuse STEM in EC.
Creating Zero Waste Primary Classrooms
(2 or 3 hrs) Your place or ours
More than just paper – simple easy recycling ideas.
Classroom waste audit
Tips and tricks for more sustainable classroom practise.
Putting sustainability on the everyday agenda.
Sustainable Loose Parts Play? Can we do it at our place?
(1.5 hours) Your place or webinar.
Explore the theory and benefits of loose parts play.
What to consider when implementing it at your school or centre?
What goes in and what stays out?
Risks and Supervision considerations.
Getting the community involved.
Large Loose Parts Play: Implementation, starter kit, leader training and staff Q&A.
(3 hours or more) Your Place
Delivery of LPP starter Kit and training of student leaders (1 hour)
1 hour (or more) play session
Staff Q&A Session (1 hour)
Sustainability & creative reuse in Early Learning – for VET Early Childhood Students
(1.5 hours) Our place
Designed and priced for students of Early Childhood Education. Participants receive a condensed version of our ‘Sustainability and Reuse’ PD program. The session includes a warehouse tour, professional development session and exploration of materials with a focus on use in the EC classroom.
Want Something Bespoke?
We can develop a presentation or workshop for your team or conference program. Just email us and let’s chat about what your needs and expectations are. education@reversegarbage.org.au .
Buy Educator Resources Online!
Looking for education resources? We have a range of loose parts play, STEM, etc. Browse our online store to find more!