Sustainable Schools

Supporting Queensland schools to progress in their sustainability journeys.

Take our quick quiz to discover the top actions your school can take across key areas like energy, transport, waste, water, and biodiversity.

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Guiding Queensland schools to a greener future

Welcome to Brisbane Sustainability Agency’s dedicated platform for schools. Together with our partners, we are committed to supporting schools in reducing their environmental impact through practical, engaging solutions for a more sustainable future.

On-ground programs

Where we’re making a difference

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is all the different types of living things, like animals, plants, and tiny organisms. An example in Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef, where many different fish, corals, and sea creatures live together.

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Energy

Energy is the power we use to run things like lights, computers, and fridges. Queensland schools are using more solar panels to get energy from the sun, which is clean and helps the environment.

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Transport

Transport is how people and goods move from one place to another, like cars, buses, bikes, and trains. In Queensland, many schools encourage students to walk or ride bikes to help reduce overall traffic and pollution.

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Waste

Waste is anything we throw away, like food scraps or plastic. In Queensland, schools are recycling more and reducing waste by composting and encouraging students to bring less plastic.

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Water

Water is essential for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. In Queensland, schools are teaching students to save water by using rainwater tanks and being careful with water use during dry seasons.

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How we’re making a difference

Better for your school’s budget

Have more money to spend on the things that matter

Learn how to reduce your school’s yearly carbon emissions and costs so you can spend your budget on things that  matter most.

New ways to learn

Create a learning experience

Integrate outdoor learning and create a new understanding of nature.

More trees in your school

Grow your schools greenspace

Learn about tree planting initiatives and native plants to increase the greenspace at your school.

Schools who are taking action

Want to get involved?

Practices improved

Kenmore State High School

The legends of the ‘Green Team’. he Kenmore Worms are the the student ‘Green Team’ at Kenmore, led by science teacher Tom McNicol. The students are enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, and tenacious.

Practices improved

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Mitchelton Pre-schooling Centre

MPC has truly ebedded sustainability into every aspect of its operations, and has made a point to actively involve the children in their care in initiatives and projects.

Practices improved

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Healthy Cities, Healthy Schools Program – Kenmore State High School

Kenmore State High School continued their sustainability journey with their Kenmore Worms group by joining the Healthy Cities, Healthy Schools Program in 2025 in partnership with Brisbane Sustainability Agency. This collaboration allowed the school to build on its existing sustainability initiatives while introducing new, interactive ways for students to engage with environmental education.

Practices improved