Help win the War on Waste

Join the War on Waste

Members if the new War on Waste Glasshouse Country group - Jo, Liz, carol, Lise, Hanna and Margaret

Glasshouse Country locals inspired by the ABC TV program ‘War on Waste’ have decided it is time to think global and act local, forming their own group to take action in their communities.

The newly formed group is on a mission to reduce waste locally by spreading positive and useful messages, advocating for change and hands-on action.

Group member Elizabeth Harris said the group was quite informal with no membership or registration required and so far they had about ten members. They have started meeting on the third Wednesday of the month from 6–7.30pm at the Beerwah CWA hall in Simpson Street.

At this stage they are still choosing the projects to focus on but hope to work with schools, businesses and local organisations to help them reduce their waste, as well as supporting local people with information on to how to reduce waste with practical tips.

“It is still early days but some areas the group is particularly interested in improving are recycling rates for all sorts of materials, reducing food waste and reducing litter,” Elizabeth said.

If you would like to join this local community group to reduce waste and do your part for the planet, War on Waste Glasshouse Country invites you to bring your ideas to the next meeting on Wednesday, June 19. If you can’t attend the meeting, follow their Facebook page - War on Waste Glasshouse Country - for useful information, tips and local opportunities to reduce waste.