Global and BOQ Concerns
Both Queenscliff and Pt Lonsdale, being vibrant coastal towns, impact seriously upon beaches, waterways and our oceans. Plastics within the oceans is fast becoming a local and global threat to fish, animal and all forms of sea-life. What can we do as a Transition Town?
The following two Youtube videos clearly explain the impact which every piece of plastic entering our ocean has upon the environment.
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The Borough of Queenscliffe provide a variety of ways to recycle or collect plastics for safe disposal.
Here are a few:
Here are a few:
Where do I recycle my old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers?
Drop your used toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers in the collection bin at the Borough of Queenscliffe Council Offices, 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff. Look out for the 'Recycle Your Toothbrushes' sign.Please make sure that toothbrushes are dry and toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers are completely empty before dropping them in the collection bin.Families with children attending the Queenscliff Kindergarten can also drop these items off for collection at the kindergarten. Further information can be found at the BoQ's website under Environment and Sustainability http://www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability
Drop your used toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers in the collection bin at the Borough of Queenscliffe Council Offices, 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff. Look out for the 'Recycle Your Toothbrushes' sign.Please make sure that toothbrushes are dry and toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers are completely empty before dropping them in the collection bin.Families with children attending the Queenscliff Kindergarten can also drop these items off for collection at the kindergarten. Further information can be found at the BoQ's website under Environment and Sustainability http://www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability
If you are interested in gaining further information about how you can directly assist try these links:
https://www.beachpatrol.com.au/
https://www.tangaroablue.org
https://www.beachpatrol.com.au/
https://www.tangaroablue.org