We teach children
waste minimisation

Helping young people understand the connection between natural resources, consumption and waste,
Zero Waste Education empowers the next generation to become environmental leaders.

ABOUT US

Our history

Zero Waste Education began in 1993 with a simple idea: teach children practical ways to reduce waste and care for their environment. What started as a school-based waste minimisation programme has grown into one of New Zealand’s longest-running environmental education initiatives, reaching tens of thousands of children every year.

From the beginning, the programme has focused on hands-on learning. Specialist educators visit schools with workbooks, games and interactive activities that show children how everyday choices affect the planet. Students learn practical skills such as composting, reducing lunchbox waste, saving water and recycling correctly.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Featured educational units

Pre-school

Young children learn that we are collectively creating a giant pile of rubbish every day — and that we each have the power to make that pile smaller.

Year 1 + 2

Is that Really Rubbish?
& The Litterless Lunch Box

Year 3 + 4

Reduce and Reuse

RESOURCES

Online Evaluation

Resources that have helped to learn waste minimisation during the lessons and some links to companies and organisations that can help you to minimise waste at schools, preschools and homes.

Schools andPreschools

Schools andPreschools

Educate today for a
sustainable tomorrow

Our experienced educators empower tamariki to become environmental kaitiaki.
We offer inspiring, engaging, hands-on learning that links to the curriculum.