Transitioning to sustainability
Our Landcare Group takes a proactive approach in promoting sustainable use of our planet's finite resources. For far too long, humans have misused plastic and a host of other non-renewables. Plastic pollution in particular, is having a catastrophic impact on the environment and this is most evident in our oceans. We support behaviour change and the creation of new consumer habits that are good for the Planet.
Be part of the solution
Rethinking plastic
Plastic is choking the planet! Its positive qualities count for little when we consider the alarming rate at which we purchase it and throw it away.
The fact is, it lasts forever in the environment and never breaks down. And this is a big problem.
Ask us about:
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'If you can't reuse it, refuse it!' initiative - World Environment Day 2018
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'The Last Straw' campaign to ban the straw
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Alternatives to plastic
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Better choices when shopping
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Rea's Reusable Bags for purchasing fruit and veg locally
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Alternatives to balloon releases
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Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011
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Take 3 for the Sea initiative to reduce marine debris
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Micro plastics
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Micro beads in skin care/ makeup products
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Take the Plastic Free July challenge
Managing our waste
As a society, we need to commit to reducing waste. We are exploiting our natural resources and taking more from the planet and throwing it away then we ever have before. It seems everything is made to be disposable these days; but this paradigm is dangerous.
Ask us about:
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How to do a waste audit
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Composting green waste
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Why 'Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' is a better way to go
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Container Refund Scheme commencing 1 July 2018
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Recycling tips, what can /can't be recycled
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Minimal Waste Central Queensland group and other good links
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Handy tips for Easter, Christmas, other celebrations
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buying from op shops and upcycling
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Recycling near you
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How to recycle cartridges, batteries, e-waste, workplace waste
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Big Aussie Swap (during Recycling Week)
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Creating a recycling plan for your workplace
Sourcing local food
Capricorn Coast Landcare Group promotes local farmers, growers and food markets because they help reduce the transportation of food interstate, meaning less carbon emissions. They also contribute money to our local economies. There's plenty of ways to share and source good local food.
Ask us about:
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Advantages of buying local
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Yeppoon Community Market very Saturday a.m.
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Where to buy organic foods
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Permaculture, companion planting, reducing pesticides
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Food miles and reducing carbon emissions
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How to grow your own fruit and veg
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Find out what's in your food, read the label
Behaviour change
We can be knowledgeable about a lot of things but the test comes when we behave the way we aspire to. Making that transition from knowing what to do and actually being prepared to do it and commit can be a difficult journey.
Ask us about:
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Reducing our carbon footprint
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Climate change impacts
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Local actions to transition to a sustainable community: such as: Jack's Paddock Community Garden
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Solar energy initiatives in our area
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Food miles, buying local, and supporting local growers
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Reducing waste in our homes
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Ways to cut the plastic habit
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Buying seasonal fruit and veg
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Ways to encourage biodiversity and wildlife into your backyard
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The value in volunteering
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Rethinking how we get around
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Creating environmental experiences for our children
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Designing native gardens