Thousands of Australians nationwide have already signed up for Clean Up Australia Day set to be held on Sunday 6 March but many more are urgently needed to address the country’s current waste crisis on Clean Up Australia Day.
The country’s largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day represents an opportunity as a nation to tackle Australia’s waste problems as they increase as a result of the pandemic.
Clean Up Australia chairman Pip Kiernan said it was more important than ever to get involved on the big day.
“Our environment is experiencing the impact of the pandemic,” Ms Kiernan said.
“We’re seeing a huge surge in single-use plastics and unprecedented numbers of face masks, takeaway coffee cups and food packaging littering our footpaths, parks and beaches.
“There’s no better time than right now to show that you care.
“While we have been encouraged by the strong interest from communities right across Australia, more rubbish is entering our environment by the day, so we need everyone to get involved.”
All community-based participants receive a free Clean Up kit containing gloves, bags and other resources with packs for individuals, families or groups available.
“For every little bit that we all do on Sunday 6 March, we are showing that we care and that we all have a role to play in protecting the environment around us,” Ms Kiernan said.
She urged those who can’t join a Clean Up to make a donation to Clean Up Australia.
All funds raised through donations are allocated to the provision of educational resources and clean up materials provided free of charge to community, school and youth groups across the nation throughout the year.
To register or donate, visit cleanup.org.au
