Talking rubbish and getting recycling right KEEN to do the right thing for the planet but confused about what is actually recyclable? Would you like to know more about what can and can’t be recycled in your yellow-lidded council bin, and get practical tips from a recycling expert? Then you should head to the War on Waste Glasshouse Country special community presentation with waste guru Sandie Johnston at the Glass House Mountains
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Liz Harris, from War on Waste Glasshouse Country, said people G were keen to do the right thing w when it comes to recycling but w ssometimes the process could be daunting. d Liz said this free community conversation was a great co Sandie Johnston opportunity to ask questions and op find out more. “We’ve engaged with Sandie and her community presentations in the past and she is a highly entertaining and engaging speaker who is always happy to share her knowledge in an accessible way so people can feel empowered to easily incorporate recycling into everyday life,” she said. “It’s time for us all to rethink waste. It doesn’t need to be massive life changes. If we all make some small changes then in the end that’ll result in a huge impact.” A great online competition is also running until Tuesday, April 20, with the winners to be announced at Sandie’s talk. The group is asking people to post their best recycling tip, with the most popular and creative tips in the running to win a Tumbleweed compost bin with compost aerator or a Tumbleweed can of worms worm farm with bonus worms included. Both prizes are made in Australia from recycled plastic and can be delivered free within a 20km radius. Spots for this free event are strictly limited with bookings essential. To find out more go to www.facebook.com/WOWGHC
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