Projects - Eumundi Market Green Corner Waste Minization

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Why

• To promote environmental, conservation and sustainability messages to the wider public
• To facilitate outreach by NICA and other environmental groups

Where & When

• Stall near to the Eumundi & District Historic Society office, Eumundi Market (alternative sats)

Who

Thanks to Eumundi Market Manager Peter Homan, a new Green Corner was established with NICA coordinating its hosting with  other enviornmental groups.

Since November 2009, NICA, Noosa & District Landcare, Wildlife Volunteers (WILVOS), Noosa Biosphere Environment Board and Green Sunshine have hosted the Green Corner.

Eumundi Market Manager Peter Homan (far right), Wendy May (NICA), Kim Moran (Landcare) and Catherine Cheung (NICA).

 

Molley Moran and Kim Devantier giving our educational brochures to passing visitors.

 

Noosa Biosphere Environment Board Chair Seonaid Melville (left) with information on the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.  Butt Hunters (right) coordinated by NICA to raise awareness about cigarette butt littering.

 

On 28th August, the market launched its new three-bin system, separating recyclable, compostable and landfill wastes. This new system facilitates recovery of resources, notably compostable waste which can be turned into soil conditioner or fertilizer. NICA came up with the idea of colour coded aprons (red for landfill, yellow for recyclable & green for compostable wastes). This was met with great enthusiasm, with many stall holders requesting aprons to wear on the day to reinforce the messages.