Waste Audit Loan Kit Information for Schools EMRC’s Waste Audit Loan Kit can be borrowed by schools and community organisations for up to one week at a time. The contents of the loan kit align with that of the kit used by the Waste Wise Schools (WWS) program which is administered and funded by the Waste Authority. By offering the Waste Audit Loan Kit to schools in this region, we aim to encourage as many schools as possible will take advantage of the three tiers of grants offered through WWS which can be used for a wide array of waste minimisation initiatives such as large worm farms and recycling bins. All WWS activities including the waste audit are accompanied by comprehensive curriculum resources. The most up-to-date information for the eastern region indicates: • 58 schools are accredited Waste Wise Schools; • 52 schools are registered but are currently not accredited or have allowed their accreditation to lapse; and • 18 schools have never been involved in the WWS program. The Waste Audit Loan Kit offers convenience to schools because they do not have to invest in their own equipment or have to wait to borrow a kit through Waste Wise Schools. A school which has received accreditation at any point in time will already have conducted at least one waste audit. Therefore, many schools will be familiar with the process. The Waste Audit Loan Kit is designed to be a ‘Do It Yourself’ activity. However, EMRC’s Waste Education team will provide additional assistance if required. Watch the Waste Wise Schools Program Waste Audit Video (skip to 3 minutes 40 seconds to view the waste audit).