Sustainability
Thank you to all who have contributed to Sustainability in 2022.
We are looking for contributions to this section of the newsletter. If you want to share anything regarding sustainability from gardening, waste, recycling, workshops, events happening near you, climate change, rallies, we would love to hear from you.
This is your opportunity to support Solway and make a difference to our community.
We would love to hear from you!
To get in touch email Alec Graham on alecgraham@optusnet.com.au or Leslie Dundon leslie.dundon@gmail.com
Single Use Plastics ban from 1 February 2023
The Victorian Government is encouraging everyone to get ready for the Single Use Plastic ban before it starts on 1 February 2023.
Supply or sale of single use plastics such as cutlery, plates, straws, drink stirrers and cotton bud sticks made from conventional, biodegradable and compostable plastics will be banned for sale or supply in Victoria.
To find out what else you need to know click here:
https://www.vic.gov.au/single-use-plastics
War on Waste Season 3
Are you the street that knows your neighbours?
War on Waste TV show are looking for a street to be part of a challenge to reduce your waste for your whole household.
To find out more get in touch with casting@lunemedia.com.au
Project Pair Up
Got any lost or leftover lids from missing containers? Well you're in luck with Project Pair up! No need to throw your lids into landfill, come along to Project Pair Up who collect mismatching lids and containers from the Melbourne Community and endeavour to pair them up.
Alphington Farmer's Market on every Sunday is where you can drop off your lids or match them up.
Check out this link for the next Pair Up Collection
REDcycle
REDcycle has always been 100% driven by the public and their community.
At this challenging time, they would like your input and want to know how you use the REDcycle program and what you'd like to see in the future.
Please take this 2 minute survey. Once the survey reaches a certain number of responses, it will cease to be available.
Sustainability Tips
1. Mend and repair your clothes rather than adding to landfill textile waste.
2. Have an appliance that doesn't work? Take it along to a Repair Cafe to have it looked over to be fixed. North Balywn has a Repair Cafe at 2 Centre Way Balwyn North.
3. Make simple Christmas tree decorations using pine cones or other seed pods from the garden. Decorate and glue some ribbon or string to hang on your tree. Make a wreath from Rosemary wrapped around an old wire coat hanger to hang on your door or as a table centre piece.
Hope you have enjoyed the tips provided to you this term for 2022, and we wish you all a lovely Christmas and safe New Year see you in 2023!
Leslie Dundon
Sustainability Committee