We are proud to be a Waste FREE school

Byron Bay High School are proudly now a 'Waste-Free' school! What does this mean?

In 2020, students of Byron Bay High School lead the change to make their school waste free in response to their concern for the environment. Bordering the Arakwal National Park, it is crucial that we maintain a waste free environment and minimise our impact.

• Students are encouraged to bring waste free lunches and snacks that are in reusable containers, therefore avoiding single use plastics.
• Composting takes place onsite, with a dedicated team of students who manage the collection of organic waste from 'green bins' around the school.
• The school collects plastic bottles and drink containers that can be recycled at the 'Return & Earn' facilities in our shire.
• Anything that students bring onto the site, that cannot be recycled or composted, must return home with them, much like a national park.

We look forward to new students being able to maintain their environmental practices from Primary School and are always keen to further develop our environmental initiatives with involvement from new students.