Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

Since 2021, the CRCCS Sustainability Committee has been working diligently to reduce our global footprint. Our mission is to:

• Advocate for the environment
• Raise community awareness, education, engagement, and participation
• Establish sustainable programs

We are pleased to introduce a new bin system at CRCCS starting this term. This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to embrace change and reflects our vision as CRC students, to responsibly steward the Earth. The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to reducing CRCCS's global footprint and fostering sustainability within our community. Here’s what you need to know:

New Bin System: Red and Yellow Bins

General Waste (Red Bins)

• All general waste should be placed in the red bins. If you are unsure which bin to use, always opt for the red bin to avoid contamination.
• Remember, the red bins are for landfill items only.

Recycling (Yellow Bins)

• Yellow bins are similar to your household recycling bins. They are for recyclable items only.
• Please ensure that only the following items are placed in the yellow bins:

• Glass bottles and jars
• Hard plastic containers and bottles
• Aluminum tin cans
• Paper
• No soft plastics
• No coffee cups or lids

Charopy Bins for Fundraising

We are proud to be one of the few schools in Victoria to have Charopy bins. Similar to the Container Deposit Schemes, these bins will collect cans and bottles, donating 10 cents for each item to our sister school in Uganda. Our initial goal is to raise $1000 by encouraging each student to deposit just 10 cans.

Charopy Bins

• Cans or bottles with barcodes should be scanned and placed in the Charopy bins once the green light appears.
• Charopy bins are located in the cafeteria and around the college.

Bin Placement and Usage

• General Outside Bins: All general waste goes into the red bins located outside.
• Inside MacKillop: Two bin stations will be installed in the downstairs corridor and staff room, each with red (landfill), yellow (recycling), and blue (paper) bins. Clear visuals will guide you on what can be placed in each bin.

Living Justly and Stewardship

As a Catholic school, it is our duty to live justly and practice stewardship. Our motto, ‘Live Justly,’ and the pillar of stewardship, reminds us of our responsibility to care for the earth and support those in need.

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." – 1 Corinthians 10:26

By participating in the new bin system, we can minimise landfill contributions and support our community and St Francis of Kizinga, Uganda. Our Maintenance and Cleaning Team will work to ensure waste is correctly sorted and not contaminated and we deeply thank them for this.

Mihini Rodrigo on behalf of the CRCCS Sustainability Committee