Community Connect Issue 47

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Plastic Free July is on again soon - are you ready to take the challenge? It can be as easy as picking one singleuse item to avoid or swap it for a reusable alternative.

Thankfully, the NSW single-use plastics ban is helping support less plastic in our environment however there is still so many actions we can take. For example, replacing takeaway coffee cups for a reusable cup or remembering to bring your own water bottle.

Here’s how to get involved (for free!) in 5 easy steps:

2. Take their online Pesky Plastics quiz

3. Ask us for posters for your workplace, school or local business

4. Practice avoiding single use plastics!

5. Spread the word with family and friends

DIY BEESWAX WRAPPER WORKSHOP

FREE EVENT

This year, we're collaborating with the libraries to run beeswax wrapper workshops and launch a reusable party kit for loan! Workshops must be booked directly with the library and will be on the following dates:

Lennox Library - 13 July 10am - 12 noon

Ballina Library - 15 July 10am - 12 noon

Alstonville Library - 15 July 2pm - 4pm

There will also be online workshops to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

Stay up to date with our Plastic Free July activities and links at ballina. nsw.gov.au/PlasticFreeJuly

Lennox Head Library 13 July 10am-12pm

Ballina Library 15 July 10am-12pm

Alstonville Library 15 July 2pm - 4pm