2020 Recycle Right ‘Upcycling Art Competition’ A lot of everyday items that we use and throw away end up in landfill or polluting our oceans. Transforming waste into art is a great way to ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’. During National Science Week (15- 23 August), we’d like to encourage all primary school classes within Fremantle, East Fremantle and Melville to take part in the 2020 Recycle Right Upcycling Art Competition. Here is our challenge for schools! Classrooms choose a common waste item, waste stream or multiple waste items and make an art display that shows the item/items in a fun and creative way. Send us two (2) photos of your art sculpture along with a one-page summary about the display including: • How this item is made and what resources are used in the process. • What happens to the item if it is not recycled properly (i.e. plastic water bottles ending up in the ocean or in landfill) • Work out how the item could be avoided, reduced, reused, or replaced with a more sustainable option (i.e. reusable drink bottle, rechargeable batteries, reusable bag, keep cup). Art Sculptures will be judged on their creativity, uniqueness, maximum use of recycled products and ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ message. We will select three (3) winners (one (1) from each age category) from the competing schools and the prizes will include Recycle Right reusable bags and a gift voucher. 2020 Recycle Right ‘Upcycling Art Competition’
How to enter:
1. Complete the sign-up form and send to [email protected]
2. Make your Upcycled Art Sculpture.
3. Submit your entry to [email protected] by the 21 August 2020. • Maximum entry of 4 per class. • Your submission should include two (2) photos of your Upcycled Art Sculpture along with your one-page summary.
Entries are accepted from all Fremantle, East Fremantle and Melville primary schools. Entries will be categorised into three (3) different age groups:
Lower: Years 1 and 2
Middle: Years 3 and 4
Upper: Years 5 and 6
The winning entries will be promoted through Recycle Right media and social media. Additionally, if practical, the winning sculptures will be displayed at the Regional Resource Recovery Facility (RRRC) in Canning Vale, where our recycled material is sent to be sorted and process.
If you have any queries please email [email protected]
Resources for inspiration Watch the Recycle Right Materials Recovery Facility video – https://bit.ly/3gYbekq
Check out the Recycle Right Website recycleright.wa.gov.au/ and complete the Recycle Right Investigation activity located in the Resources Hub.
For all your recycling information and hints and tips on living more sustainably, please visit recycleright.wa.gov.au or download the Recycle Right app from Google Play or the App Store! 2020 ‘Upcycling Art Competition’ Registration Form
Please enter your contact information:
Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
School ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Year group ………………………………… Classroom number…………………………………………
Postal address …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suburb…………………………………………P/code……………Council……………………………………
Telephone…………………………(w)………………………………(mob)………………………………………
Email …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
How did you hear about the Recycle Right Upcycling Art Sculpture competition? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Do you give permission for Recycle Right to use photographs of the art displays and/or photographs of the students for further publicity, editorial and marketing purposes? YES (please tick)
Your email will be used to send you reminders to submit your entry. Recycle Right also sends out a monthly e-newsletter. This newsletter will have updates on educational events and resources and reminders to assist you with your entry, along with information on other sustainability events and projects. Would you like to be added to Recycle Right’s monthly e-newsletter mailing list? YES (please tick)