Koonwarra becomes the 1st  Waste Wise town in Australia

Koonwarra is a village in South Gippsland approx 2 hours drive from Melbourne.  During Zero Waste Week 2004, Koonwarra became the first Village in Australia to become totally Waste Wise. How they do it?  Click here to read more,  Contacts Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group reogipps2@dcsi.net.au Thomas Burge kscc@dcsi.net.au

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Waste Wise Events in Bruthen

Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival and Monthly Markets are proud to be Waste Wise The Bruthen community have been proactive in their efforts to hold clean, safe and environmentally friendly events.  As a result, they recently received two Waste Wise Event Certificates for the Annual Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival and the Monthly Bruthen Farmers’ and Produce Markets. Click here to read the Case Study or contact Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group reogipps2@dsci.net.au

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Gippsland's own Plastic Bag Free Town

Metung is on the banks of the Gippsland Lakes Since December 2005, retail outlets in Metung, including the supermarket have banned the use of plastic check out bags.  After one year, the community is still eager to find new ways to use the program to promote their community, retail industry and commitment to protecting and improving their environment. How did they do it?  Click here to find out more.