Modules
Useful documents and tools to help you work your way through the ResourceSmart School program.
Core Module
- RSS Core Module Checklist
- Tackling the Core Module
- A1.1 Memorandum of Understanding
- A great example of a School Sustainability Policy from Chewton Primary School
- A1.7 Schools Environment Management Plan (SEMP) Template
- A1.9 RSS Curriculum Links primary, RSS Curriculum Links 7 8
- A1.12 An excellent Green Purchasing policy example from Chewton Primary School
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Energy Module
- RSS Energy Checklist
- Tackling the Energy Module
- A1.1 MPS Energy Audit Tool (A fantastic tool created by Malmsbury Primary School)
- A1.1 Tip: Download a free Lux Light Meter App for your phone for the Energy Audit
- A2.1 and B1.1 Energy Action Plan Template
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Biodiversity Module
- Tackling the Biodiversity Module
- A1.1 Biodiversity audit tool
- Landscaping Guidelines for Bushfire Prone Areas (Department of Education)
- A2.1 and B1.1 Biodiversity Action Plan Template
- Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS online Biodiversity Workshop
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Waste Module
- RSS Waste Checklist
- Tackling the Waste Module
- A1.1 RSS Waste Audit Tool
- A1.2 RSS Litter Audit Tool
- A2.1 and B1.1 Waste Action Plan Template
- C1.5 Campaspe Shire has implemented a Waste-Wise-Events-Plan and rating system, other local government areas are soon to follow. This plan provides an excellent overview of waste management strategies at events.
- Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS online Waste in Schools Workshop
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Water Module
This module often refers to stormwater collection, storage and use. As very few schools have stormwater collection capabilities, for the purpose of completing this Module, the word stormwater can be changed for rainwater.
- RSS Water Checklist
- Tackling the Water Module
- A1.1 Water audit tool
- A2.1 and B1.1 Water Action Plan Template
- A4.7 EPA Victoria Rainwater Use Guidelines
- Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS online Water Module Workshop 2020
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