Welcome to December's Special

Festive Edition of Eco News

With the festive season in full swing, have you considered how you can double your impact for the enviornment on the Sunshine Coast? Well read on below to find out how.

Being green really is easy!

As we celebrate during the festive season, lets come together to make a positive impact by supporting SCEC. You can -

1. Divert containers, help the environment -

• Make a difference by diverting your eligible containers from landfill. Return them for recycling, reducing waste and supporting a sustainable future

2. Donate your container refund and support SCEC -

• Consider giving back to Sunshine Coast's environment. Donate your refund directly to the SCEC. Every contribution helps fund local environmental initiatives, making country and waterways a healthier place for all - use SCEC's member number C10007101

3. Get your family, friends, neighbours and workplace involved -

• Encourage your loved ones, friends, neighbours and colleagues to join the cause. Share this message and let's create positive change throughout the Sunshine Coast region

It's easy to do and it's impactful -

• By taking a moment to recycle eligible containers and donating your container refund, you can contribute to a cleaner, greener Sunshine Coast

Give the gift of helping the environment -

• This festive season, let's gift our environment a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a real and lasting impact

Play your part, help recycle containers and raise valuable funds for the environment on the Sunshine Coast!!

Please use SCEC's Member Number when you drop off your containers - C10007101

Latest News

• Healthy Land & Water's Report Card for 2023 - how is your catchment faring?
• Sunshine Coast Council dark skies update - Establishing a proposed Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve - Stay tuned for future consultation on the proposed designation which will be significant for the region's wildlife and amenity as well as helping to reduce light pollution across the region, including the coast for marine turtles!
• WeedScan, Australia’s first artificial intelligence (AI) weed identification, notification and management app
• Getting it sorted: meet MuRF, Sunshine Coast's recycling wonder
• Nominations for the 2023/2024 State and Territory Landcare Awards have opened
• 8 ways to tone down the christmas lights to help wildlife and why we should

Check out ways to get involved by visiting our website!

Together we can protect and conserve the beauty and wonders of our connected region.

Ben, Narelle and the environment of the Sunshine Coast region says thank you for your efforts.

The SCEC office will be closed from Friday 22nd December and re-open on Tuesday 2nd January in the new year.

Have a safe and enjoyable festive season!

Please feel free to share Eco News with your family and friends and encourage them to sign up to our newsletter.

If you have any questions, please contact us on 07 5441 5747, info@scec.org.au or come in for a visit at 35 Howard Street, Nambour.

SCEC acknowledges that we live, work, learn and create on Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi and Jinibara People Country and recognise and respect the strength, resilience and capacity of Australia's First Nations People. SCEC pays respect to Elders past and present and acknowledges sovereignty was never ceded.