Sustainability

Congratulations to Jasmine Barton (year 11 student) who designed the winning entry into the National Tree Day Competition. Entrants were tasked to design and create a Nature Guardian. Here is the winning Guardian creation.

Astra Anasprout is a Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa)

who loves waddling along the Bibbulmun Track in the early morning, swimming in the natural bodies of water she discovers, and admiring the Geraldton Wax Flowers that bloom along her path. With a deep love for the land and sky, Astra soars high in the clouds during the day, keeping a watchful eye out for trouble. When she finds it, she uses her epic QUACK ATTACK to protect her forest home, ensuring the safety of every plant and creature. At night, she gazes up at the stars, dreaming of a brighter future for our planet.

In other sustainability news – so far this year staff have collectively prevented 3.6 kg of stationary waste going into landfill with our new stationary recycling station. Thanks to everyone involved and we look forward to seeing these sustainability practices continue to grow.

With the Shire of Kalamunda moving to FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics), a reminder that ‘reduce’ is the first principle of sustainability. A recent report (1) found that global food waste contributes 10% of our global greenhouse gas emissions which is equivalent to nearly twice the annual emissions produced by all the cars driven in the US and Europe. So, remember to think about reducing your food waste alongside all your other sustainability practises.

https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/residents/waste-recycling/fogo

1. World Wildlife Fund. (2021). Driven to Waste: Global Food Loss on Farms.

If any students are interested in learning more about sustainability practices at Kalamunda SHS, they can join in with the sustainability green team on Friday lunchtimes. Please see Ms Gillett for more information.