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Face your waste – say ‘no’ to single-use plastic
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Although single-use plastic does not form a significant quantity of the waste stream, due to its light weight, its inability to break down makes it a huge problem for littering and marine pollution. Also, the energy and resources that go into producing materials that we use and then discard is just irresponsible. Very little of this type of plastic is recycled and, unfortunately, much of it is disposed of poorly. It’s estimated that worldwide, 8 million tonnes of plastic, the equivalent of one rubbish-truckload per minute, is dumped into our oceans. There are chemicals in some plastics that have been associated with harmful health effects to humans and the damage ingested
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ne of the easiest ways to reduce the amount of waste you produce is to say ‘no’ to single use plastic items.
Take action today and join the Plastic Free July challenge. The challenge for us all is to minimise or completely eliminate purchasing anything with single use plastic such as – like plastic bags, coffee cup lids, cling wrap, straws and water bottles.
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plastics are making on our marine birds and other animals is now a worldwide problem. To quote from the movie Bag It, explains it well: ‘Think about it. Why would you make something that you’re going to use for a few minutes out of a material that’s basically going to last forever – and you’re just going to throw it away. What’s up with that?’ The reduction of single-use plastics also makes for a thought-provoking and topical conversation topic at home or work. Did you know that single-use plastic shopping bags are also being banned in WA from 1 July?
xperience the excitement of the world’s greatest white water race with free entertainment for the whole family at the Avon Descent Family Fun Days.
over the finish line at the City of Bayswater’s Finish Line Family Fun Day.
Spend Friday celebrating the start of the race at the Shire of Northam’s Avon River Festival and combine the thrill of this white water race with delicious cuisine in Toodyay on Saturday.
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Gather the family and make the most of one of these special events – or make a weekend of it and visit all five!
On Sunday you can cheer on competitors and enjoy free family fun activities at the Town of Bassendean’s Avon Descent Community Gathering and the City of Belmont’s Avon Descent Family Fun Day – or join support crews and spectators to welcome competitors
For more information, tips on reducing plastic use and how to register for the challenge, visitplasticfreejuly.org andfaceyourwaste.com
Photo: Liz Packwood
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