Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is celebrating a quarter-century of helping Australians recycle.
From November 8 to 14, residents are being asked to celebrate recycling in a meaningful way.
Whether that is by hosting or joining a recycling themed event, brushing up on your recycling knowledge or discovering new tricks to cut down on waste and improve recycling and reuse, it’s all about celebrating the important role recycling plays in our lives.
Founded in 1996 as an opportunity for Australians to improve their recycling knowledge and build better recycling habits, National Recycling Week aims to help all Australians take waste and recycling issues into their own hands.
This year, the campaign will seek to positively highlight the advancements we have made over those 25 years of National Recycling Week and raise awareness of the continued importance of recycling amongst the Australian public.
“The advancements Australia has made in recycling since 1996 are something we should all celebrate as a strong recycling industry is highly valuable for both our environment and our economy,” Planet Ark co-CEO Rebecca Gilling said.
“The pandemic has challenged the way we live, work and interact with the world around us and has offered us the chance to build a better future.
“Now is the time to celebrate recycling and its benefits while recognising how we can further improve on our own knowledge and behaviours.”
As well as these events, Planet Ark has a new Resource Hub with lots of tools and tips for community groups to get involved and other fun and educational activities and online events available.
National Recycling Week is made possible by Major Sponsor Gumtree Australia, Associate Sponsor Coca-Cola Australia and Supporting Sponsors Tetra Pak, MobileMuster, Australasian Recycling Label and Cartridges 4 Planet Ark.
To learn more or get involved in National Recycling Week, visit nationalrecyclingweek.com.au
