AN ECO friendly new playground is in Jimboomba State School's sights amid a successful can recycling project which has raised $3300 in only 10 weeks.
Jimboomba State School is working in partnership with Urban Depot, which provides 10 cent refunds for recycled containers under the Queensland Government's Containers for Change program.
More than 33,000 cans have already been recycled through Jimboomba State School's recycling project.
Jimboomba P&C fundraising coordinator Tiffany Collins said the long-term goal was to raise $60,000 of the $80,000 required to fund a new playground.
"My daughter (Olivia-Grace Collins) and I walk through the park everyday picking up poppers and we try to get our neighbours on board too," she said.
"During lunch breaks there have been a lot of kids picking up poppers for recycling and it all goes towards our playground.
"Students are creating sustainability and respect for the culture of our school and community."
Ms Collins said Jimboomba State School was investigating the option of building a playground with 100 per cent recyclable materials.
"Principal Tim Farrell is very supportive of this (idea) and has been talking about this to people (in the playground industry) as well," she said.
The project has generated interest across all year levels, with incentives offered to classes which raise the most money.
Jimboomba State School also hosted a bingo night fundraiser which attracted 95 people and raised $3000 on Saturday, September 14.
The proceeds will go towards the eco-playground project.
People can support the initiative by taking recyclable materials to the Jimboomba-based Urban depot at 7 Euphemia Street and request for money to go to Jimboomba State School's account.
Recyclable containers can also be dropped at the Jimboomba State School P&C building from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.
For more information email fundraising@jimboombasspc.org.au.
