Lugarno Progress Association

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-107226

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Lugarno Progress Association

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (19:51:23):

On 3 August I had the pleasure of attending the "Say no to single-use plastic" campaign launched by the Lugarno Progress Association. The association launched its campaign with giveaways and raffles and there was an artwork showcase in partnership with Lugarno Public School , where students submitted works along the theme of "Say no to single-use plastics". The association handed out re-usable drink bottles and reusable shopping bags and spoke of the detriment associated with single‑use plastics and the effect that this waste can have on the environment, particularly on our local waterways. It was pleasing to see the support for this event from the Georges River Council and local shop owners who have committed to making some environmentally conscious choices in their businesses. I thank Michael Springs and the Lugarno Progress Association for their awareness campaign about the changes the community can make to reduce single‑use plastic.