WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?

In Australia, only 18%* of plastic packaging is recycled.

Wonder has created a fun and easy program for Aussie schools to recycle bread bags that might otherwise go to landfill, and earn rewards points to redeem on new sports equipment for their efforts. All the collected plastic will be used to create wonderful new things like school play equipment! PLUS all registered schools are in the draw to WIN one of five exercise circuits made from the recycled plastic we collect.

Please click on the link for further information.  

https://images.rhsports.com.au/pdf/wonder/WonderRecyclingRewards_ProgramVideo.mp4

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we recycle all brands of bread bags?

YES! All bread bags can be recycled, not just Wonder. If it has contained bread of some sort, then it’s a bread bag in our eyes.

When can we start collecting?

You can start collecting as soon as possible. We are currently waiting for our Collection Boxes to arrive however please send your empty bread bags and tags to school! Currently our Year 6 students will go around to each classroom and collect the bread bags and tags at Break 1 until the Collection Boxes arrive. Once we have received our Collection Boxes we will inform all students where they can place their empty bread bags and tags. The final day of collection is 25th of June, or the end of Term 2.

Can I clarify exactly what a bread bag is for recycling purposes? The rule of thumb is that if it has contained bread of some sort and is a soft plastic, then it’s a bread bag. If it hasn’t contained bread, then it’s not a bread bag. And if it’s a plastic tag from a bread bag, then it’s a bread tag! 

Do our bread bags need to be clean? 

Bread bags should be as free from crumbs as they can be to keep the recycling process free from contamination (there is no need to wash them).