From incubating loggerhead turtle eggs to rescuing food from local stores to deliver meals for those in need, an inspiring range of initiatives are nominated for the 2021 Tweed Sustainability Awards.
Twelve nominations have been received for the awards this year, covering a range of innovative sustainability initiatives including:
regenerative farming practices delivering productivity by building soil health, preventing erosion and drawing down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
innovative use of medical technology to incubate loggerhead turtle eggs from Tweed coast nests
hundreds of volunteers and members working across almost 200 hectares to build strong wildlife corridors, and protect biodiversity from weeds, bushfire, climate change and feral deer threats
sustainable office operations reducing resource use and cutting carbon as local businesses grow
food rescue from local stores providing delicious meals for more than 600 regional clients
food waste systems creating compost to avoid tonnes of food waste going to landfill
recognition of the coordination efforts to host the annual Caldera World Environment Day Festival.
See the full list of nominees and their initiatives at tweed.nsw.gov.au/tweed-sustainability-awards.
Council’s Program Leader – Sustainability Debbie Firestone said the quality of this year’s projects and efforts of those nominated had been outstanding.
“I am incredibly proud of the nominees and thank each and every one of them for putting themselves forward to be recognised. It’s heartening to see such an incredible demonstration of sustainability initiatives and concerted effort going on every day across the Tweed,” Ms Firestone said.
“Each of the nominees are taking steps that have a huge impact in reducing our environmental footprint, enhancing the internationally significant biodiversity here in the Tweed, and planning for a resilient future.”
People’s Choice voting opens
From 1 October, Council is calling on the Tweed community to show their support for these environmental champions. Vote for your favourite Tweed Sustainability Award nominee and help decide the 2021 People’s Choice winner. Only one vote per person is allowed with voting ending at midnight on 31 October 2021.
To vote, go to tweed.nsw.gov.au/tweed-sustainability-awards or cast your vote at Council’s Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads customer service counters.
The award winners will be announced at a showcase event on Friday 12 November 2021 (subject to COVID-19 restrictions at the time).
