JESSICA MYLNE Waterway clean up group Ocean Crusaders are joining the N4C Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee to host a Paddle Against Plastic event on September 29. The event will use kayaks to help clear up the Norman … [Read more...]
Creative blacksmithing project entices Woodfordians
Jan 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Connie Savage Woodford Folk Festival attendees are re-imagining the possibilities of what they can build out of everyday junk. Paradijsvogelstraat (Bird of Paradise Street) uses the tools of blacksmithing, sculpture, recycling, gardening … [Read more...]
Universities back sustainability movement
Sep 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN Universities around Queensland are moving towards a more sustainable future, as the younger section of the population increases the pressure to go green. While it has become commonplace to see the state’s universities … [Read more...]
Revive Festival puts spotlight on sustainable fashion
Aug 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
PETA McEACHERN The Revive Pop-up Second-hand Fashion Festival is over for another year, having achieved it goals of creating a pre-loved shopping nirvana for savvy fashionistas and raising awareness of the importance of sustainable … [Read more...]
Queensland says goodbye to plastic bags
Sep 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
MEG BOLTON The Queensland Government has announced a state-wide ban on plastic bags, to take effect next year. From July 1, 2018, the Sunshine State will say goodbye to complementary bags at the checkout, forcing Queenslanders to either pay up or … [Read more...]
Recycling trial aims to save 900 tonnes of waste
Aug 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
JAIME-LEE WOODS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSkTSsyludQ Gold Coast families can help reduce 900 tonnes of waste by disposing their used child car seats at the Reedy Creek Community Waste and Recycling Centre. With over 200,000 seats being … [Read more...]
Maroochydore to revolutionise waste disposal
Sep 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
LIAM WIDDICOMBE Following a contract signed between the Sunshine Coast regional council and Swedish waste company Envac, the Maroochydore CBD will see over six kilometres of underground vacuum pipes installed in an effort to make the city one … [Read more...]
