Innovative recycling program launched

Published on 02 July 2021

As Plastic Free July kicks off for another year, Council has added to the celebrations with the launch of an exciting new recycling program.

Council has partnered with the Croydon Park Business Chamber, Scouts and Croydon Park Public School for the Repurpose, Reuse and Recycle Program.

The pilot program contains two phases;

* Phase one will see the distribution of over 500 re-usable Boomerang Bags made from converted post-consumer material to local community members as part of Plastic Free July 2021.

* Phase two will see Council investigate innovative opportunities to recycle its own materials, repurposing Burwood street flags into vibrant, sustainable and reusable bags sewed by our community for our community.

Earlier this week at its monthly meeting Mayor John Faker successfully moved that $1200 worth of funding from the Mayoral Donation Budget be allocated to Scouts to assist with purchasing the Boomerang Bags and publicity materials.

The Mayor said that an impressive response to a recent sustainability survey underscores just how important the community views the environment.

“There is a lot of upside to this program. In addition to the environmental benefits, the program will offer young leaders and community groups opportunities to work collectively with government to effect real change,” Cr Faker said.

“We can all do our bit to reduce the amount of plastic we use every day and volume that enters our environment. Together I look forward to building a stronger, more sustainable Burwood.”