Logan celebrates
the innovators A waste-water treatment system that cuts CO2 emissions while producing biogas that can be used as an energy source was one of a range of sustainable innovations highlighted in this year’s Logan Eco Awards.
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A restoration project that planted 7000 trees at Slacks Creek and a smart phone App that lets users identify native plant species earned Griffith University the Sustainable School Award. Highly commended winners of the World Environment Day poster competition, L-R, Dalyce Kohunui, Sarah Garner, Peace Tombe, Josh Wiedman, Olivia Brown, Sophie Szabo and Bridget Kayali.
The awards were presented at the Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) on 31 May to individuals and organisations doing their bit for Logan’s environment. Roxanne Ives received the Community Eco Action Award for her inspiring involvement with the Berrinba Wetlands Bushcare group, as a wildlife rescuer in Logan with the Animal Welfare League and her role in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day events. Beenleigh meat wholesaler Teys was recognised for its $12 million investment in the biogas-producing waste-water treatment system, while IKEA also received a Sustainable Business Award for its 2,630 panel solar system, rainwater cooling system and customer recycling initiatives. Efforts to collect and dismantle 300,000 kilograms of electronic waste since January 2013 saw Kingstonbased Substation 33 also claim a Sustainable Business Award.
Meanwhile, the McVicker family added another Sustainable Household Award to its collection for designing their Logan Village home to feed more electricity back into the grid than they consume and relying fully on collected rainwater for their water supply. To read more about the award winners, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au
Copper Cup comes to Council Logan City Council has been awarded the Copper Cup by the Beenleigh PCYC for its outstanding support in 2014-15. Awarded annually, the Beenleigh PCYC gives the Copper Cup to an organisation or individual who goes above and beyond to support the work done by the PCYC. The Beenleigh PCYC runs a busy schedule of activities for all ages and abilities, including a variety of martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, circus school, fitness programs, team sports and school age care services.
Councillor Russell Lutton receives the Copper Cup on behalf of Council from Sergeant Mark Haestier.
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