Sustainability Education

The Shire of Esperance's Sustainability Education Program provides services to help Esperance schools and community groups reduce, reuse their waste and recycle right.  Our Sustainability Educator engages with the community through a range of events, programs and partnerships to influence positive waste and recycling behaviours.These include presentations for students, teachers and community groups, free tours of the Wylie Bay Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and information about a range of initiatives including Climate Clever and Garage Sale Trail.

 

A-Z Recycling Guide  Shire of Esperance Recycling Guide
Wylie Bay (MRF) Booking Enquiry From   

Wylie Bay Recycling Tours: A guided visit to the Recycling Shed highlights to visitors just what happens to our recyclables after the truck empties the bin at home. You will see how the products are sorted and baled ready for transport to Perth. Bookings essential.

Click HERE for further information and Booking Form.
Wylie Bay Pre and Post Excursion Ideas Wylie Bay Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Pre and Post Excursion Activities Form
Waste Sorted Program

Be a GREAT sort and learn about the Waste Sorted Program HERE

G - Gift items to charity, swap or sell

R - Recycle these 5

E - Earth-cycle food scraps and garden waste

A - Avoid excess packaging

T - Take to drop-off points
Waste Sorted Schools Resources  Curriculum Guide for Teachers
War on Waste Watch the iView - War on Waste series
Planet Ark Recyling Near You Esperance WA Directory Listing

Energy Efficiency Pilot Program

Energy Audit Kit is now available!

About the Energy Efficiency Pilot Program

Switch Your Thinking has partnered with the Western Australian Government to deliver an Energy Efficiency Pilot Program during 2025, to help residents and small to medium-sized businesses build energy literacy and implement energy efficiency measures.

Having launched in late-February, the Pilot Program is working with 55 local governments across Western Australia to provide access to relevant, accessible energy efficiency education (such as home energy audit kits and workshops.)

What’s included in an energy audit kit?

Each energy audit kit includes:

  • A thermal imaging camera to help you locate draughts around your home and gaps in insulation, for checking fridge seals, and measuring hot water temperature.
  • A plug-in energy monitor for measuring energy consumption and the running costs of appliances.
  • A basin flow measuring cup to determine the water flow rate of your taps
  • A thermometer for measuring the temperature of rooms, fridges and freezers.
  • An instructional manual which explains how to conduct a variety of tests, tips to reduce your energy and water use, instructions on how to use the equipment and safety information. Many kits will also contain information and resources specific to your local area.

Where can you borrow one from?

Esperance Public Library

Details about workshops on offer during 2025

The workshops focus on a variety of topics for households, including reducing energy use, solar panels, electric vehicles and planning for electrification.  There are also a series of energy efficiency workshops for small- and medium-sized businesses. 

Register for an online workshop today: