Staff at Brookvale Community Health Centre celebrate the Plastic Free July competition
Staff creativity shines in Plastic Free July competition Sustainability has taken centre stage at Brookvale Community Health Centre, Dalwood, the Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice and Mona Vale Hospital over the past month for Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals, communities and organisations to reduce single-use plastics and adopt more sustainable habits. The initiative has been championed by a staff sustainability committee which started three years ago. This year, the group ran a competition inviting staff to share their plastic-free actions through photos, poems or drawings with NSLHD planetary health stainless steel water bottles on offer as prizes. The initiative aimed to inspire action in reducing single-use plastics while showcasing the simple changes that can make a big difference to the environment. This year’s winning entries were two standout poems from Health Information Services and the school years health promotion team, both sharing practical ideas for reducing plastic waste. NSLHD health promotion officer Eve Clark said the competition showed how small efforts can add up to a big impact. “Every small change makes a difference, and it’s inspiring to see staff efforts to protect our environment,” she said.
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