South Coogee is an innovative metropolitan Level 5 primary school with a whole school approach to sustainability. With 10 years of accreditation as a WasteWise/Sorted School and using the Climate Clever Program they manage their carbon footprint through monitoring and comparing energy use. They increase students’ understanding of waste and its reduction, and conservation of natural resources through whole school initiatives and practices.  

Data collected reflects the work the students and school community are achieving. The results demonstrate increased understanding about landcare, the environment and natural resources.