We’re thrilled to share that this year’s Garage Sale Community Fundraiser has already raised $3,400 – and counting! This event is always a favourite in our calendar, and it’s easy to see why. It brings together generosity, good vibes, and a love for secondhand treasures – all while raising funds for a good cause.

Decarbonising our energy industry is one of the most effective levers we have here in Australia to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and the faster we do this, the better. This means we need a rapid rollout of renewable energy, and THIS means the construction and installation of a lot of energy infrastructure. So where will all of these materials ultimately end up?

Can you help us fundraise by recycling?

There are two easy ways for you to donate your 10c refund from eligible bottles and cans to NQCC:

• Drop them off at our office, at 114 Boundary St, Railway Estate in the marked container bins (please ensure lids are removed and check here to ensure your containers are eligible for a refund)
• Take them to your closest refund point and quote our ID number: C100 283 66 (This sends your refund directly to our account!)

Background

In November 2018, after some delay (and 41 years after South Australia), Queensland introduced a Container Deposit Scheme, aimed at reducing litter and improving recycling rates.

For NQCC, this introduced itself as an opportunity to help raise community awareness around the benefits of recycling and the dangers of littering (particularly in waterways) while supplementing our fundraising activities.

In the first twelve months of the scheme's operation, NQCC raised over $1,400, thanks to the generosity of our supporters! This continues to be an ongoing fundraiser and we appreciate all of the support we receive. 

Welcome to the June edition of Paperbark. With an election approaching, there has been a flurry of activity at the NQCC office. In this issue: AMCS – membership – Election forums for Herbert and Dawson – Great Barrier Beer – Wendy’s launch party – Golf course watering – Letters to the Bulletin – Vegetation Management – Election scorecards – Cash for containers – National Parks win – Emu research