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Media Releases

2007 Council Adaptable Media Release (128kb doc file)
2007 National Recycling Week Council Adaptable Media Release
2007 General Media Release (138kb pdf file)
2007 National Recycling Week General Media Release
2008 Council Adaptable Media Release (336kb doc file)
2008 NRW General Media Release (251kb pdf file)

Media Releases

2009 Big Aussie Swap adapatable release (76kb doc file)
Use this release to promote your Big Aussie Swap event to local media
2009 Council adaptable release (78kb doc file)
Use this release to promote National Recycling Week in your local area
2009 Diary Notes (84kb pdf file)
2009 National Recycling Week Media Release (86kb pdf file)
All the information you need about this year's National Recycling Week
2010 Diary Notes (220kb pdf file)
Find out what Planet Ark has planned for National Recycling Week 2010
Australia's woeful household battery recycling rate revealed (208kb pdf file)
A new national initiative launched on the eve of National Recycling Week (November 8 - 14) will drastically improve Australia's woeful household battery recycling rate, according to new research from Planet Ark.
Big Aussie Swap Adaptable Media Release (246kb doc file)
Councils, schools & workplaces hosting a Big Aussie Swap can use this resource to promote their event and encourage greater participation
Big Aussie Swap Media Release (106kb pdf file)
The Big Aussie Swap is taking place in cities and towns across Australia
Friday File Fling Adaptable Media Release (108kb doc file)
If your workplace is participating in the Friday File Fling, use this resource to promote the event to local media
Friday File Fling Media Release (138kb pdf file)
Guilt free office 'flings' have a positive environmental benefit
General Apadable Media Release (292kb doc file)
Councils can use this resource to promote their participation in National Recycling Week
Give your files the flick this National Recycling Week (119kb pdf file)
More than 13,000 people in workplaces across Australia will be celebrating National Recycling Week by participating in Planet Ark's Friday File Fling - a paper recycling initiative that aims to increase Australia's low office paper recycling rate.
NRW Diary Notes (60kb pdf file)
Diary Notes for NRW 2008
NRW Schools Recycle Right Challenge 2011 Media Release (203kb pdf file)
Information about the inaugural Schools Recycle Right Challenge, an initiative of National Recycling Week.
NRW08 Aims, Objectives and Theme (566kb pdf file)
The aims, objectives and theme for NRW08 have been developed to help councils, businesses and the public enhance the effectiveness of recycling.
National Recycling Week 2011 Adaptable Media Release (178kb doc file)
An adaptable general release for councils
National Recycling Week 2011 Batteries Media Release (229kb pdf file)
All the latest research on battery use and battery recycling in Australia.
National Recycling Week 2011 Diary Notes (391kb pdf file)
Find out what Planet Ark has planned for National Recycling Week 2011
National Recycling Week 2011 General Media Release (209kb pdf file)
National Recycling Week 2011 General Media Release - October 24
National Recycling Week 2011 Swap Adaptable Media Release (176kb doc file)
Big Aussie Swap adaptable release
News Grab 1 - Lead Acid Battery Statistics (2.57MB wav file)
Australians purchase more than 7.6 million lead acid batteries each year. Weighing in at over 86,000 tonnes, the total weight of all these lead acid batteries is about the same as 195 Boeing 747s!
News Grab 2 - Batteries are 96% recyclable (2.64MB wav file)
Lead acid batteries are 96% recyclable. They can be re-conditioned or recycled into new products, using less energy than refining primary ore and preventing lead from leaching into the environment.
News Grab 3 - Most common hazardous waste (3.41MB wav file)
Batteries are the most common form of hazardous waste disposed of by Australian households. Recycle your car batteries at Battery World stores or Century Yuasa Battery Recycling Centres, or visit recyclingnearyou.com.au to find your nearest collection point.
News Grab 4 - Friday File Fling (3.17MB wav file)
The Friday File Fling is a great opportunity to get good quality paper back into circulation. It saves resources through producing and buying less new paper and declutters your office, saving you space. It's easy and fun!
News Grab 5 - Big Aussie Swap (2.77MB wav file)
Swap parties are great for the environment but are also good for the hip pocket. To find out what's happening in your area, visit recyclingweek.planetark.org or call 1300 733 712.
Planet Ark announces its plans for National Recycling Week 2010 (245kb pdf file)
This year Planet Ark is targeting household electronic recycling and popular events the Friday File Fling and Big Aussie Swap return for a second successful year.

Reports

BAS 2010 Summary (645kb pdf file)
The Big Aussie Swap was a great success for many councils in 2010, so we've put together this summary of last year's achievements.
Battery Use, Disposal and Recycling in Australia (560kb pdf file)
A Planet Ark research report.
Choosing the Right Recycler (378kb pdf file)
Lead Acid Battery Use, Disposal & Recycling in Australia (448kb pdf file)
In 2011, Planet Ark commissioned an independent study on the lead acid battery recycling of Australians. The findings are discussed in our report,'Lead Acid Battery Use, Disposal & Recycling in Australia.'
NRW 2010 Evaluation Report (2.86MB pdf file)
This report evaluates the achievements of the 2010 National Recycling Week campaign in relation to its aims and objectives.
NRW Pollinate Green Business Report (2008) (516kb pdf file)
NRW Pollinate Green Research (2007) (1.35MB pdf file)
This year's National Recycling Campaign aim is to encourage people to Recycle More and Recycle Better. Planet Ark commissioned Pollinate Green research, sponsored by Bartercard, to examine the beliefs and behaviours of individuals and workplaces to recycling.
NRW08 Evaluation Report (2.15MB pdf file)
This report evaluates the achievements of the 2008 National Recycling Week campaign in relation to its aims and objectives.
Prospecting the Future (2007) (8.01MB pdf file)
To support National Recycling Week Planet Ark has commissioned a report, sponsored by Visy Recycling, called Prospecting the Future of Recycling. This report looks at the positive impact recycling can have on the fight against global warming as well as the potential future of recycling in Australia over the coming decades.
Recycling Myths: Sorting the facts from the Fiction (2006) (1.40MB pdf file)
Recycling Myths: Sorting the facts from the Fiction
Recycling Near You Report May 2009 (644kb pdf file)
Recycling computers and other electronics has emerged as the number one concern for visitors to Planet Ark's Recycling Near You web site
Taking the Byte Out of Waste II (2010) (975kb pdf file)
Finding recycling options for Computers and Electronics has remained the number one concern for visitors to Planet Ark's RecyclingNearYou (RNY) website for the second year in a row.

Kids Resources

'Recycle More Recycle Better with Planet Ark Activity Sheet' (1.66MB pdf file)
'Recycle More Recycle Better with Planet Ark Activity Sheet'
Find-A-Word Activity Sheet (235kb pdf file)
Find-A-Word and Search-a-Site to Recycle Right.
How to make a Recycling Superhero Symbol (1016kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Activity Sheet - No Carton (487kb pdf file)
Recycle Right to reduce kerbside contamination! Games include Word Scramble, Maze and Spot the Difference. Use this version if milk and juice cartons are NOT accepted for recycling by your local council.
Recycle Right Activity Sheet - With Carton (218kb pdf file)
Recycle Right to reduce kerbside contamination! Games include Word Scramble, Maze and Spot the Difference. Use this version if milk and juice cartons are accepted for recycling by your local council.
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet Batteries (140kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet Co-Mingled - No Carton (138kb pdf file)
Recycle Right for Kerbside Co-Mingled Collections! Use this version if milk and juice cartons are NOT accepted for recycling by your local council.
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet Co-Mingled - With Carton (164kb pdf file)
Recycle Right for Kerbside Co-Mingled Collections! Use this version if milk and juice cartons are accepted for recycling by your local council.
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet E-Waste (136kb pdf file)
Have fun learning how to Recycle Right all your electronic gagdets and batteries.
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet Green Waste (138kb pdf file)
Learning how to Recycle Right is fun with this colouring sheet for Kerbside Green Waste Collections.
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet Paper & Cardboard - No Carton (138kb pdf file)
Have fun learning how to Recycle Right for all types of Paper and Cardboard. Use this version if milk and juice cartons are NOT accepted for recycling by your local council.
Recycle Right Colouring Sheet Paper & Cardboard - With Carton (166kb pdf file)
Have fun learning how to Recycle Right for all types of Paper and Cardboard. Use this version if milk and juice cartons are accepted for recycling by your local council.
Recycled Arts and Crafts Guide (696kb pdf file)
Recycled arts and crafts projects are a great way to stimulate children's creativity, reinforce the key messages about the importance of reusing and recycling AND have a lot of fun! There are 17 projects in this Recycled Arts and Crafts Guide.
Reece Recycles Comic Strip (837kb pdf file)
Reece Recycles is the story of how one boy show's he's a recycling superhero as he shows his family and friends how to Recycle More and Recycle Better.
Schools Recycle Right Challenge - Get Started Guide (440kb pdf file)

Posters

Collection Poster for Aluminium Cans Only (609kb pdf file)
Use this poster for your aluminium can collection.
NRW Adaptable Business Poster (1.06MB doc file)
NRW Adaptable Schools Poster (1.41MB doc file)
NRW General Poster (209kb pdf file)
Recycle Here: Glass bottles, aluminium cans, paper, plastic bottles (1.47MB pdf file)
Recycle aluminium cans, paper, plastic bottles, glass bottles
Recycle Here: Glass bottles, plastic bottles, aluminium cans (1.12MB pdf file)
Recycle Right Aluminium Poster (221kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Batteries Poster (326kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Cartridges Poster (248kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Clothes Poster (205kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Lunch Containers Poster (213kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Milk and Juice Cartons Poster (223kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Paper & Cardboard Poster (208kb pdf file)
Recycle Right Plastic Bags Poster (1.81MB pdf file)
Recycle Right Steel Poster (216kb pdf file)
Recycling Aluminium Cans Saves Energy (510kb pdf file)
An educational poster about the energy saved by recycling aluminium cans.

Collection Signs

Batteries Collections (365kb pdf file)
Recycle your batteries here poster
Cartridges Collections (375kb pdf file)
Promote your collection and/or label your collection bin for all kinds of printer cartridges.
Corks Collections (356kb pdf file)
Promote your collection and/or label your collection bin for corks.
Mobile Phone Collections (388kb pdf file)
Promote your collection and/or label your collection bin to collect mobile phones, chargers and batteries.
Prescription and Sun Glasses Collections (370kb pdf file)
Promote your collection and/or label your collection bin for prescription and sun-glasses.

Lesson Plans

Avoiding Contamination Lesson Plan (Mid Primary - Early Secondary) (178kb pdf file)
Students research and design an education campaign around how to avoid recycling problems.
Recycling At Lunch Lesson Plan (Mid Primary - Early Secondary) (183kb pdf file)
Students conduct a recyclable packaging survey at school.
Recycling Relay Lesson Plan (Primary) (179kb pdf file)
Students hold a fun relay event to sort out what can and cannot be recycled in their local service.
Save Resources Poster Lesson Plan (Early - Mid Primary) (177kb pdf file)
Students design a poster to educate about the benefits of recycling various materials.
Unit 13 - 'Waste NOT Want NOT' lesson plans (736kb pdf file)
Unit 13 - 'Waste NOT Want NOT' lesson plans
Unit 14 - 'Trash into Treasure' lesson plans (719kb pdf file)
Unit 14 - 'Trash into Treasure' lesson plans

Case Studies

Business Case Study - Alto Hotel (491kb pdf file)
Melbourne's first carbon neutral hotel combines sustainability with 4-star luxury.
Business Case Study - Colonial First State (361kb pdf file)
One of the nation's leading wealth management groups and Australia's largest fund manager.
Business Case Study - News Limited (172kb pdf file)
Australia's largest newspaper publisher.
Business Case Study - The Point Preschool (348kb pdf file)
The Point Preschool is a small business providing quality early childcare education.
Business Case Study - UTS Sustainable Futures Institute (308kb pdf file)
The Institute for Sustainable Futures of University of Technology Sydney has a mission to create change towards sustainable futures through independent, project-based research.
Business Case Study - Vega Colour Group (246kb pdf file)
Vega Colour Group is a large sheetfed printer business.
Swap Party Case Study Hornsby Council (499kb pdf file)
Hornsby Council trialled a Clothing Swap Party for NRW08. It proved such a success, they have hosted three more since then. Read about their project experiences and learnings along the way.
Swap Party Case Study Perth (442kb pdf file)
The Clothes Swap was held for women in Karrinyup, Perth. They all had a great time, raised over $500 for charity and are looking forward to the next event.
Swap Party Case Study Point Preschool (234kb pdf file)
The Point Preschool, Oyster Bay NSW held a Swap Party to celebrate National Recycling Week 2008. The Swap Party was so successful it's become part of their regular activities.

BAS - Councils

Council Activity Guide (539kb pdf file)
The Council Activity Guide has been compiled with information supplied from councils through the NRW08 Input and Evaluation Surveys. It outlines a range of activities that have been successfully implemented by councils throughout the country.
Council Swap Party Guide (1.56MB pdf file)
Council Big Aussie Swap Party Survival Guide contains all you need to know to hold a successful Swap Party for your residents.
Event Banner for the Big Aussie Swap (921kb pdf file)
NRW08 Council Survey Summary (849kb pdf file)
In preparation for National Recycling Week 2008 (NRW08) Planet Ark surveyed councils from around the country. The aim of the research was to gather input from councils to inform the development of the aims, objectives and strategies for NRW08, especially those relating to councils.
Swap Party Invitation (520kb pdf file)
To celebrate National Recycling Week 2010 Planet Ark is inviting every council in Australia to participate in the Big Aussie Swap by hosting a public Swap Party.

BAS - Schools

Your Big Aussie Swap Schools Guide (230kb pdf file)
All the info you need to know to organise and promote a swap party at your school.

BAS General

BAS Graphic Book JPG (273kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Book PDF (31kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic CD JPG (341kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic CD PDF (42kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Dress JPG (324kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Dress PDF (36kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Guitar JPG (235kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Guitar PDF (39kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Hammer JPG (184kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Hammer PDF (28kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Heels JPG (254kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Heels PDF (29kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Pram JPG (301kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Pram PDF (48kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Raquet JPG (222kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Raquet PDF (38kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Sneaker JPG (283kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Sneaker PDF (34kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic T-Shirt JPG (224kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic T-Shirt PDF (22kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Toys JPG (443kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Toys PDF (56kb pdf file)
BAS Graphic Watch JPG (338kb jpg file)
BAS Graphic Watch PDF (43kb pdf file)
Big Aussie Swap - Clothes Poster (544kb pdf file)
Adaptable poster to promote your Swap Party for clothing and accessories.
Big Aussie Swap - Generic Poster (776kb pdf file)
Adaptable poster to promote your Swap Party
Companion Guide To The Crop To Swap Video (1.21MB pdf file)
References For Crop To Swap Companion Guide (83kb pdf file)
Swap Party Change Room Sign (876kb pdf file)
Swap Party Entrance Sign (874kb pdf file)
Swap Party Exit Sign (876kb pdf file)
Swap Party Guide (468kb pdf file)
Swap Parties enable a group of people to Recycle Right ... to save resources, and have fun at the same time! The Guide provides all you need to know to host a Swap Party for any type of clothing or item and for any group of people.
Swap Party Invitation (457kb pdf file)
It's easy to invite your Swap Party guests with this funky Invitiation. Just downloaded it, type in the details for your party, and save your copy. Then email the invitation around to your guests or post it up at your club/workplace.
Swap Party Registration Sign (873kb pdf file)
Swap Party Rules Poster (456kb pdf file)
The Swap Party Rules poster can be printed out for use at your event. Having clear rules available helps the event to run smoothly.
Swap Party Table Signs (A3) (523kb pdf file)
These A3-sized table signs can be used to separate your items into different categories.
Swap Party Table Signs - Folded (872kb pdf file)
These signs are designed to be folded in half. You can stand them in a tent shape on your tables.
Swap Party Tokens (441kb pdf file)
Swap Tokens (994kb pdf file)
Swap Tokens help the Swap Party run smoothly. Tokens are given out in exchange for items that guests bring to the Swap. Later, the Tokens are shown in order for guests to claim their new item/s.

Behaviour Change Articles

Getting a Foot in the Door (142kb pdf file)
Asking staff at your workplace to make small changes to their behaviour is one of the best ways to get them to make bigger changes in the future. It's the old 'foot in the door' trick.
Sending the Right Signs (141kb pdf file)
Signs and prompts are some of the most useful tools to encourage positive environmental behaviour.

Logos

Big Aussie Swap Horiz Logo (199kb jpg file)
Big Aussie Swap Horiz Logo PDF (240kb pdf file)
Big Aussie Swap Stack Logo (244kb jpg file)
Big Aussie Swap Vertical PDF (284kb pdf file)
Friday File Fling Horizontal Logo EPS (429kb eps file)
Friday File Fling Horizontal Logo JPG (78kb jpg file)
Friday File Fling Vertical Logo EPS (454kb eps file)
Friday File Fling Vertical Logo JPG (145kb jpg file)
NRW Logo With Hotline Number EPS (418kb eps file)
NRW Logo With Hotline Number JPG (171kb jpg file)
National Recycling Week Logo EPS (476kb eps file)
National Recycling Week Logo JPG (217kb pdf file)
Recycling Near You Hotline Logo EPS (466kb eps file)
Recycling Near You Hotline Logo PDF (225kb pdf file)
Recycling Near You Logo EPS (467kb eps file)
Recycling Near You Logo JPG (225kb pdf file)
Zip File of National Recycling Week Logos (593kb zip file)

Quiz Posters

Quiz Poster Aerosol (1.09MB pdf file)
Quiz Poster Aluminium (1.82MB pdf file)
Quiz Poster Cartridges (1.36MB pdf file)
Quiz Poster E-Waste (577kb pdf file)
Quiz Poster Glass (945kb pdf file)
Quiz Poster Methane Food & Green (257kb pdf file)
Quiz Poster Methane Green Waste (532kb pdf file)
Quiz Poster Newsprint (639kb pdf file)
Recycling Questions (170kb doc file)

Factsheets

Aluminium Recycling Factsheet (932kb pdf file)
Recycle Right all your aluminium ... to help combat climate change.
Battery Recycling Factsheet (807kb pdf file)
Find out all about batteries and how to recycle both single-use and rechargables.
Cardboard Recycling Factsheet (1.48MB pdf file)
Check out how to recycle cardboard from egg cartons to pizza boxes, and the environmental savings you make.
Cartridge Recycling Factsheet (1.07MB pdf file)
Find out why cartridges should be recycled, what happens in the recycling process, and how you can divert 100% of your used cartridges from landfill.
Cork Recycling Factsheet (1.31MB pdf file)
Find out all about natural corks and their recycling, as well as plastic corks.
Food Scraps Recycling Factsheet (891kb pdf file)
Information on reducing food wastage and what to do with unavoidable food scraps.
Garden Cuttings Recycling Factsheet (892kb pdf file)
Compost and mulch your garden cuttings and trimmings - find out how!
Glass Recycling Factsheet (1.28MB pdf file)
Find out about how to reduce, re-use and recycle glass.
Lead-Acid Battery Recycling (1.43MB pdf file)
It's easy to take car batteries and other lead-acid batteries for re-conditioning and recycling.
Paper Recycling Factsheet (1.43MB pdf file)
Check out how to reduce your paper use and what happens with recycling all types of paper.
Plastic Bags Factsheet (1.45MB pdf file)
Information about plastic bags, biodegradable bags, handy hints to reduce plastic bag usage and more.
Steel Recycling Factsheet (914kb pdf file)
Find out about recycling all kinds of steel.

Friday File Fling

FFF 2009 Evaluation Report (315kb pdf file)
Friday File Fling 2009 Evaluation Report
FFF Notebook Cover (159kb pdf file)
Unwanted, single-side printed paper can be bound into a Notebook. Try this adaptable Notebook Cover for size!
FFF Poster Date 2010 (94kb pdf file)
Friday File Fling Poster 12 November 2010
FFF Step-By-Step Guide (801kb pdf file)
All you need to know to host a successful Friday File Fling.
Friday File Fling Poster - 11 Nov (205kb pdf file)
A poster for Flings being held on Friday 12th November.
Friday File Fling Poster - Any Date (204kb pdf file)
A poster for events being held on any date.

Audio

(click the button to play or download) NRW 2009 Radio CSA
Audio Community Service Announcement for National Recycling Week 2009 (588kb)
(click the button to play or download) Radio CSA
Audio Community Service Announcement for National Recycling Week 2008 (950kb)

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