Environmental Sustainability - Tools and Resources

This page provides access to a number of tools and resources available to help schools reduce their impact on the environment.

ResourceSmart Schools

ResourceSmart Schools is the umbrella that links the wide range of sustainability programs available to Victorian schools.  ResourceSmart Schools is an initiative of the Victorian Government, and is managed by Sustainability Victoria.

Integrating state and federal programs, the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Victoria (AuSSI Vic) framework brings together a consortium of sustainability educators and delivery organisations to help Victorian schools minimise waste, save energy and water, promote biodiversity, and cut their greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information, see Sustainability Victoria’s ResourceSmart Schools

Energy reduction tools

Tool for the Replication of Energy Efficiency in Schools (TREES) - a downloadable tool that allows you to calculate the energy usage and greenhouse emissions of your school and explore ways of reducing them.

Energybusters School Passport (PDF - 983Kb)

Energybusters Student Passport (PDF - 673Kb)

Energy Saving Tips for Schools (PDF - 1.3Mb)

More information

For more information, see Environmental Sustainability websites.