Host an event
National Recycling Week is the perfect opportunity to get together, have some fun and tackle those niggling recycling and waste problems at your school or office.
Why get involved?
Planet Ark's National Recycling Week is a chance for your school or workplace to review how you recycle, reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future. Recycling correctly not only conserves resources and saves energy but also demonstrates your commitment to environmental responsibility.
By participating, you can strengthen your sustainability practices, engage students or staff in positive environmental actions and support Australia’s transition towards a circular economy.
Fundraise for Planet Ark
For an even bigger impact, turn your event into a fundraiser to support Planet Ark's work in building a more sustainable Australia.
Fundraising Resources
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Fundraising ideas
Any recycling or reuse based activity can be turned into a fundraiser! Some ideas are listed below, but feel free to get creative and come up with your own event (and be sure to share them with us by tagging us @planetark and and using the hashtag #NationalRecyclingWeek)!
Recycling Trivia
Host a lunchtime trivia session on recycling and sustainability, with each participant donating a gold coin to enter.
Recycling Challenge
Set up a friendly competition between teams (e.g., who can recycle the most e-waste or reduce printing the most) with a small entry fee or donation.
ACCESS RESOURCES
Green Morning Tea
Organise a morning tea featuring sustainable, low-waste snacks, with guests making a donation to attend.
Sustainable Raffle
Hold a raffle with eco-friendly prizes like reusable coffee cups, plants or sustainable stationery, with proceeds going to Planet Ark.
Dress Vintage Day
Encourage staff or students to wear their favourite vintage or thrifted clothes for a day and make a gold coin donation to show their support.
Clothes Swap
Help create sustainable fashion habits by holding a clothes-swap event. Bring good quality items to exchange, and ask staff or students for a small entry fee.
Share the ways you choose
to JOIN THE CYCLE
We love seeing and hearing about communities getting involved in sustainable initiatives. Please remember to tag us @planetark on socials and use the hashtag #NationalRecyclingWeek.
Reminder: our logo can’t be used in any public or external materials unless your business or organisation is an official Planet Ark partner.
