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As with all things zero waste, it is best to be prepared to avoid the waste that holidays tend to bring.

Leaving your Easter egg buying to the last minute and rushing to the nearest supermarket will most likely result in buying plastic wrapped, palm oil containing holiday treats for family and friends.

There are options to buy better Easter eggs and other treats instead!

Any further delay in concerted global action will miss a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a "livable future" according to the Panel's co-chair.
In particular, Australia will suffer greater climate impacts than any other advanced economy. 

So if you want to take action for your livable future:

The Festival will be held on Saturday 30 April 2022, in the Kambri Precinct of ANU.

The theme of this year's festival is: 

One Person, a World of Difference. 

Earth Hour is this coming Saturday, March 26th.

This Earth Hour, Australians are being called upon everywhere to sign up, switch off and join a worldwide community of millions supporting stronger action on climate change.

It’s never been more critical to come together to protect our world than at this moment.

Climate change is impacting our precious environment right now, with the Great Barrier Reef experiencing its fourth significant bleaching event in just six years.

Today is International Women’s Day.The 2022 theme is:“Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”recognising the contribution of women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the students and staff here at Merici, particularly the SAM's (Sustainability at Merici), as well as the Sustainability Captains, past and present, for their contribution. 

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. 

Call out to the Merici Community...

Our Terracycle collection is now ready to take your donations in the entry to Student Services.

For oral care products:

Please only toothpaste tubes and caps, manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, and floss containers.

Not accepted are electronic toothbrush handles and bases. Terracycle offers a separate programme for these items if you are keen to follow up. 

​For beauty product packages: