Clean Up Australia Day - 5th March

http://www.cleanup.org.au

It all started with a simple idea that an Australian bloke had to clean his own backyard - Sydney Harbour.  In the last 26 years, Clean Up Australia Day has become the nation's largest community-based event to help the environment. The concept grew to form Clean Up the World event.

Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 5th March. Thousands of volunteers join the day to clean up the rubbish that is choking our streets, beaches, parks and waterways and killing one of our best assets: nature.

Johanna, one of our DL teachers, is passionate about this cause.  She said:

"For several years my children and I took part in Clean Up Australia Day in our local park, a fine area of natural bushland in southern Sydney.  Under the supervision of a ranger, we collected lots of rubbish: cans, bottles and plastic bags.  The amount of rubbish we collected was shocking.  At some stage we became the champion rubbish collectors!"

"Taking part in a community activity like this is a great way to engage with the local community and show that you care for the environment.  By involving my children I was helping them become more aware of the importance of keeping Australia clean in a practical way."

Did you know these facts about Australia?
Australians are the second highest producers of waste per person in the world!
The amount of waste placed in landfill each year is enough to cover the state of Victoria!

Get more information or register as a volunteer for the day here.

• Why is it important to look after the environment?
• What practical things can we do in our daily lives to help the environment?
• Are you a good recycler! 

Why not ..

Test your recycling skills in 90 seconds here
Read about  Plastic bags
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