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Help Clean Up our Shire on Clean Up Australia DayMedia Release 21 February 2008 Bland Shire residents could save more than $1200 a year and the environment by turning their back on bottled water and going back to the tap. Clean Up Australia Chairman Ian Kiernan AO says it's time for people to realise they're spending around $2.50 for a litre of water that costs less than one cent when it comes out of a tap. "Bottled water also has an environmental cost. If people used a refillable bottle instead of buying a new one every time they wanted a drink of water, then we would help to reduce the huge amount greenhouse gases created in making and transporting them." Australia uses more than 300,000 barrels of oil a year to make PET bottles for bottled water. Of the 118,000 tonnes of plastic drink bottles Australians buy in one year only 35 per cent are recycled. The 76,700 tonnes left behind either go to landfill or end up in our environment as rubbish. Mr Kiernan is calling on people across the nation to join together to remove plastic bottles and other rubbish from our environment. "Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2nd will be a focus for community action to address not just the growing problem of plastic bottle rubbish but greenhouse gas pollution as well." People young and old are being urged to register as a volunteer so that they can join in on the day and make a difference in West Wyalong. "It's not too late to get involved," said Maggie Westbrook. "Just turn up at Lions Park on the day with gloves, a hat, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen and register as a volunteer." As has happened in previous years volunteers are asked to meet at Lion's Park (at the plane) where you will be provided with bags and given an opportunity to fill out the registration forms. You will then be transported by bus to one of the pre-arranged locations. Registration will commence at 8.00am, with the bus to leave at approximately 8.20am. If you have any further enquires please contact Maggie Westbrook or Naomi Brown at the Visitor Information Centre on 6972 3645. "Climate change is the greatest challenge facing our and future generations." Mr Kiernan said. "I encourage everyone to take action by registering a Clean Up Day site. Let's start today to save tomorrow." A list of other Clean Up Australia Day sites in your area can be found by visiting http://www.cleanup.com.au/ Clean Up Australia Day has been made possible through the support of major sponsors; McDonald's and Veolia Environmental Services, sponsor; Sanyo, and suppliers; Paramount Safety, Qantas, Shop-A-Docket, Stockland, BD and Lookprint. Contact details |
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