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Week 2 allows for the opportunity for the students to gain knowledge from adults who work in the recycling industry. Hearing from workers gives a valuable incite for the children and the opportunity to ask questions they might not have thought of asking within the classroom.

The Southern Metropolitan Regional Council Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC) is located in the southern Perth suburb of Canning Vale. The RRRC is the largest waste processing facility in Australia. It services 350 000 residents from 7 local councils. The centre processes recyclables from the household yellow lid rubbish bins, waste from household green bins and green waste (garden and tree clippings). The centre has an education centre that offers tours to schools in the area. The tours show the process of recycling and allows visitors to explore the plant with views from the observations decks. This excursion is a great opportunity for students to see the recycling processes first hand.

The Water Corporation of WA provides incursions to schools within Western Australia. There are many different topics aimed at ages Kindergarten to year 12. Two specific incursions that they offer are water conservation and waste water. Both of these subjects are related to recycling.

The Painted Fish is sustainable accommodation located in Fremantle Western Australia. It prides itself on being carbon neutral accommodation. The founders Tim Darby and Shani Graham are keen to spread the message about sustainable living and recycling. Shani Graham has a background in teaching and is available to come and visit schools and educate students about sustainable living.