School Canteens. School canteens are usually one of the biggest sources of plastic pollution in a school. Items found in canteens, such as plastic wrap, plastic cultery, plastic plates and many more are all harmful for the environment, and can be replaced with other sustainable, biodegradable or reusable items.

Creating an environment group or committee. Gather together like-minded and dedicated student to lead sustainable change in your school.

Correct Bins. Having the right bins in your classroom is a great way to reduce waste at school. Having different bins for rubbish, recycling, and soft plastic helps reduce classroom waste and promotes correct litter disposal.

Organising a clean-up. Clean-ups are a great way to get many people involved while making a difference in the environment. Whether it is the school yard or a local park, every little bit counts!

and so much more!

Contact us to get involved with the Marine Champions’ Sustainable Steps Guide

 Marine Champions is designed for young people to share their passion for marine mammals, conservation and the environment, Marine Champions is an extension program that will provide hands-on action opportunities and learning experiences for young people to gain a stronger understanding of marine science and sustainability.

Under the guidance of Marine Champions Leaders, participants will be given the opportunity to work with the MMF core team, meet other like-minded young people, and participate in a variety of unique activities and guided MMF expeditions. Marine Champions will be provided with the tools and support to create, develop and share their own projects with each other and their community, interacting directly with our marine mammal research and gaining leadership skills to make a difference within the environment.

It’s simple to become a Marine Champion, fill in or expression of interest and one of our Marine Champions Leaders will be in touch!

Marine Champions is a membership based program, run predominately during the school holidays, across Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes.