Sunday, March 6th is Clean Up Australia Day.
Litter is a problem for wildlife and human health, water quality, soil quality, oceans...everything really.
Not only is it unappealing to look at, it can also affect the environment for many years. This is turn affects us.
We have all seen images of wildlife trapped in six-pack plastic rings, or birds and turtles with plastic rings around their neck.
So, cleaning up is important.
You can either join a Clean Up Australia Day event near you or do your own collection of rubbish in your neighbourhood.
Grab a bag, preferably made from recycled paper, and head out for a walk.
If we each collect ten pieces of rubbish, and dispose of it correctly, we can make a difference.
If 100 of us collect 10 pieces of rubbish each this weekend, that is 1000 fewer pieces of rubbish in our environment. Be sure to recycle where possible.
Now that is achievable... and makes a difference.
Thank you for your effort!
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
