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25.01.2022 Not quite ice cream weather today , but an easy (and yummy) swap next time you are out for an ice cream!! #plasticfreejuly #reduceandswap #CreativeRecyclingCentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

25.01.2022 Sadly, our Sounds of Nature project has finished. A big thank you to everyone in the Gladstone community who posted or shared wildlife sound videos, liked our ...page and posts or provided comments on posts. Urban bird life featured throughout the month which is a positive sign and highlights the importance of protecting and enhancing green spaces in the urban landscape as well as protecting habitats across the region. Creative Recycling Centre would also like to thank the Fitzroy Basin Association Inc who supported this project through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. Prize winners for Sounds of Nature will be announced on Thursday 2 July. #soundsofnature #Biodiversity #Ecofest2020 #creativerecyclingcentre @fitzroybasin www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

25.01.2022 Join CRC and take the Plastic Free July challenge! Visit the plasticfreejuly website for more information and great alternatives to single use plastics. #plasticfreejuly #refuse #creativerecyclingcentre... www.creativerecycllingcentre.com

25.01.2022 Step 5 Treasure your Tech Buy Pre-loved - Do you really need to buy new? Try reconditioned or second-hand to save money and resources. You could also make some extra cash by selling your old technology online or give it away to someone who could make use of it. It will make you feel good! #futurebeyondthebin #nationalrecyclingweek #planetark... #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com See more

24.01.2022 Only a few days left to have your say! Complete the FBA's Natural Assets Survey and don't forget to nominate Creative Recycling Centre to help us win $5000 of seed funding! Your responses will help guide investment in and management of our regions natural assets for the coming 10 years. https://www.fba.org.au/2020-natural-assets-survey... #creativerecyclingcentre #naturalassets

23.01.2022 As we wrap up National Recycling Week 2020 we challenge you to make one small change towards A Future Beyond the Bin. For more information and tips, PlanetArk has a great toolkit on their website or contact us at Creative Recycling Centre. #futurebeyondthebin #nationalrecyclingweek #planetark... #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com See more

22.01.2022 Why not ask if you can use your own containers next time you get takeaway?

22.01.2022 Stuck with unwanted items after a Spring clean? Bring in some extra cash by joining the Garage Sale Trail www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Gladstone One gigantic ...weekend of money-making, planet-saving events hosted in-person and online across Australia. More of a shopper than a seller? Plan out your weekend by finding all the sales in your area from the link above. Pick up a bargain on 21-22 November.

21.01.2022 Discover the biodiversity of the Gladstone Region this weekend and share your wildlife recordings on the Sounds of Nature page!

20.01.2022 Here we are at AIR BEATS OPEN AIR CONCERT. ....ready to do our bit for the enviroment and CREATIVE RECYCLING CENTRE by collecting all the 10c cans at this first time event thanks to the GRC

20.01.2022 Sustainable House Day provides a great opportunity for people to visit some of Australia’s leading green homes ones that are not only environmentally friendly, but cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in. This year on Sunday 20 September you’ll be able to join virtual information sessions with homeowners, architects and sustainability experts. From the 12 September you can login to the site and view house tours of over 100 participating inspiring homes! #sustainabl...ehouseday #CreativeRecyclingCentre https://sustainablehouseday.com/ www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

20.01.2022 Although this is the last week of PlasticFreeJuly, it can be the start of a plastic free lifestyle. There are so many ways to reduce single use plastics but it doesnt have to be overwhelming. Start with one area of your home or even one item, to make a change. #plasticfreejuly #refusereduce #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

18.01.2022 Who Am I? - Sound No. 7 The last sound for our Who Am I challenge. Can you guess which animal is making this noise? Post your answer in the comments and all w...ill be revealed on Saturday 27 June. Sounds copyright of David Stewart. For more about David visit https://www.naturesound.com.au/ #soundsofnature #creativerecyclingcentre #Biodiversity #Ecofest2020

18.01.2022 Plastic Free July Be Part of the Solution! Did you know that every piece of plastic that has been made is still on Earth! This fact really drives home the importance of being part of the plastic waste solution! We can all make difference by making simple changes in our everyday lives with just a little forethought and effort! ... Refuse, Reduce, Rethink! #plasticfreejuly #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

18.01.2022 Another successful night at Air Beats Open Air Concert collecting containers! Thank you to our wonderful team of CRC volunteers for helping out! We are also grateful to GRC for giving us an opportunity to fundraise for our not-for-profit organisation and save these recyclable containers from landfill! #airbeats... #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

17.01.2022 Plastic free in the kitchen There are many fantastic alternatives to plastic cling wrap that you can use to reduce plastic pollution. Storing and packing food in reusable containers, such as glass jars, is a great start. You can also purchase reusable silicone bowl toppers to cover food in bowls, pots and pans, reusable cloth covers or bees wax wraps.... #plasticfreejuly #reducereuserecycle #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

16.01.2022 Thank you to the Midday Rotary Club for allowing Creative Recycling Centre to collect recyclable bottles and cans from the markets today, saving them from landfill and supporting our not for profit organisation. If you have a large event we now offer this as one of our many services. Please message us for more information.

16.01.2022 Have you noticed these symbols on packaging lately? These symbols make up the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). This is a labelling system that provides you with easy to understand recycling information for packaging. It shows what needs to be done with each piece of package to dispose of it in the best way. In our next few posts, we will explain these labels, what each symbol means and how you can help recycle and reduce waste to landfill.... #australasianrecyclinglabel #reducereuserecycle #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

16.01.2022 September is National Biodiversity Month! Biodiversity encompasses every living thing that exists on our planet and the environment in which they live. From the smallest one-cell microbe to the enormous majesty of the blue whale. From the depths of the Pacific Ocean to peaks of our tallest mountains, biodiversity forms part of an intricate and interdependent web of life in which we are all a part. Let's celebrate our beautiful world and the variety of life within it! ... #creativerecyclingcentre #protectbiodiversity www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

15.01.2022 CRC has been successful with its application for services and assistance through the Gladstone NFP COVID-19 Recovery Program delivered by NFP House in partnership with Rio Tinto! We look forward to working with NFP House to ensure a strong, long-term recovery from COVID-19 and thank Rio Tinto for their continued support of the Gladstone community! #HereforGladstone #creativerecyclingcentre... #NFPHouse www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

14.01.2022 Don't forget to visit Rosemary's Springtime Sculptures by the Sea exhibition this weekend. Sat 12th & Sun 13th September 10am - 4pm... 22 The Oaks Road, Tannum Sands Free entry and sculptures are for sale.

13.01.2022 Australasian Recycling Label - Recyclable (Coloured Recycling Symbol) This part of the packaging can be placed in your kerbside recycling (yellow bin). #australasianrecyclinglabel #reducereuserecycle... #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com See more

11.01.2022 Do you have some scrap fabric at home? CRC has decided to undertake a face mask making project to address the ongoing need for reusable washable face masks in the community. CRC is aiming to use clean fabric offcuts and scrap pieces to produce these masks, saving this resource from being sent to landfill. We are putting an initial call out for fabric offcuts. ... The masks use three layers of fabric and we are looking for the donation of the following materials: * 100% cotton flannelette * 100% polyester tight weave * cotton or polycotton If you have any of the above offcuts from new and clean fabric and would like to donate these to CRC for this project, please drop them off at the Centre, 55 Goondoon St (underneath InvestBlue - access via Central Lane) anytime Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's between 9am - 2:30pm. We would appreciate fabric donations before Monday 7th September. More information about the project to come soon.... #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

11.01.2022 CRC has been successful with its application for the Innov8ors Programme and is currently progressing through this accelerator program for startups in the Gladstone Region. We are being challenged throughout this learning journey but are looking forward to seeing our initial concept develop into a full scale business opportunity. The Innov8ors Programme is possible due to a partnership between Rio Tinto Here for Gladstone, Queensland Government and Startup Gladstone Inc a...nd we thank you for this exciting opportunity! #creativerecyclingcentre #innov8ors #startupgladstone #hereforgladstone www.creativereyclingcentre.com

11.01.2022 A big thank you to our committee member and volunteer Merrian Ross for donating the fabric and sewing up these beauties! Another big thank you goes to Loren Willis for screen printing our logo on the front! We are excited about our new aprons and ready for community events and activities...hopefully in 2021!!

11.01.2022 Sponsored by Bank Australia, this session explores ways to reduce waste during construction. This free peer-to-peer education is part of our larger program for ...Sustainable House Day. Tune in at 4:15pm 4:55 pm (AEST), this Sunday. Simply register then join us on the day via the links on our website. https://sustainablehouseday.com/program/ Pictured: SUHO (Type B) 8.2 Star Home in Woodforde, SA featured in this session. https://sustainablehouseday.com//suho-type-b-8-2-star-hom/

10.01.2022 Still some places available if you can lend a hand!!

10.01.2022 Sustainable House Day provides a great opportunity for people to visit some of Australias leading green homes ones that are not only environmentally friendly, but cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in. This year on Sunday 20 September youll be able to join virtual information sessions with homeowners, architects and sustainability experts. From the 12 September you can login to the site and view house tours of over 100 participating inspiring homes! #sustainabl...ehouseday #CreativeRecyclingCentre https://sustainablehouseday.com/ www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

10.01.2022 Love my reusable produce bags! Made from old curtains and scraps of tulle, they are washable and lightweight. No more single use plastic bags at the grocery store and great for the markets too! #plasticfreejuly #recycledfabric #producebags #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

09.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE - Local artist Rosemary Anderson has a new art exhibition coming up called SPRINGTIME SCULPTURES BY THE SEA, featuring repurposed, recycled and renewed sculptures. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 10.00am to 4.00pm... 22 The Oaks Road, Tannum Sands Free Entry Sculptures are for sale #creativerecycling #springtimesculpturesbythesea #recycledsculpture

09.01.2022 Australasian Recycling Label - Not Recyclable (Rubbish bin symbol) This part of the packaging cannot be recycled. Please dispose in your rubbish bin (red kerbside collection bin). Unfortunately, there is still some packaging that cannot be recycled. By being aware of the types of packaging, we can make better choices at the supermarket and reduce waste going to landfill!... #australasianrecyclinglabel #reducereuserecycle #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com See more

08.01.2022 Australasian Recycling Label - Conditionally Recyclable (Clear or unshaded Recycling Symbol). This can be recycled if the instructions below the symbol are followed. Return to Store indicates that your local store will have a collection system for this type of packaging. Sometimes you may see RedCycle on the label too. Collection bins are found at many of the supermarkets across Gladstone. ... #australasianrecyclinglabel #reducereuserecycle #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com See more

08.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRIZE WINNERS!! Our top three sound recordings on the Sounds of Nature page were posted by: * Kimberly Robinson * Jimmy and Liesel Flood... * Joanne Orr Congratulations! You have each won an awesome prize pack including a set of Tasco binoculars, bees wax wraps, and a native rosella (plants kindly donated by Tondoon Botanic Gardens). Creative Recycling Centre will be in touch to organise collection of your prizes! Thank you for taking part in Sounds of Nature! #soundsofnature #creativerecyclingcentre #Biodiversity #Ecofest2020 @fitzroybasin www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

08.01.2022 Plastic Free July - This a wonderful example in our local community of making a swap to avoid single use plastics. Gladstone Road Runners were using single use plastic cups for their races. Up to 700 plastic cups were being sent to landfill each year just from the Harbour Festival Fun Run alone! The club now uses paper biodegradable cups for their events. Well done Gladstone Road Runners! ... #plasticfreejuly #gladstoneroadrunners #simplechanges #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

07.01.2022 How cool is this container home.

07.01.2022 Love this story! #fixitdontditchit

06.01.2022 What an awesome effort A.K Auto Electrics! Thank you for donating your cans and drink containers to CRC to support the environment and help us raise money for our local not for profit organization. For each container donated CRC will receive 10 cents. Proceeds will go to our on going projects and the building of our centre.... Please take your eligible containers to one of the refund points in our local region. CQ Recycling 67 Lord Street Gladstone. Normal opening hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm and Sat 8am to 2pm. Kanga Bins : 29 Chappel street. Normal opening hours Mon to Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm Sat 9am to 1pm. Please ask to donate your refund to CRC and give them our Scheme ID: C10005832 and they will transfer the money directly to our account. www.creativerecyclingcentre.com #containerrefundscheme #gladstone #gladstoneregion #recycle #akautoelectrics #creativerecyclingcentre

06.01.2022 Plastic Free July - Lunchboxes Avoid single use plastics by using washable and reusable containers for snacks and other foods. Beeswax wraps and reusable sandwich bags are also great. Many healthy food options, fruit and vegetables, are plastic free and some even come with their own protective wrapping! Reducing single use plastics in lunchboxes also helps reduce litter problems at school! ... #plasticfreejuly #refuse www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

05.01.2022 PlasticFreeJuly - Plastic Free Parties!! With COVID restrictions lifting, you may be planning that overdue celebration with family and friends. With a little bit of creativity, you can easily plan a party thats free from balloons and other harmful single-use plastics. * Swap balloons for bunting, streamers and decorations made from old fabric or scrap wrapping paper... * Swap glitter for confetti made out of dried leaves. * Choose paper lolly bags and make gifts of crayons, chalk, seeds, plants, second hand books, and homemade playdough. * Disposable cups / plates / cutlery are easily replaced by reusable and washable items * Opt for paper straws or reusable ones made from metal or bamboo. For more great ideas to reduce single use plastic waste visit www.plasticfreejuly.org #plasticfreejuly #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com With crafting making a comeback, many people find it easy and fun to make decorations from old fabric and scrap paper, too. Friends and neighbours are a great source of reusable decorations or materials for that home-made creation. Before buying anything, simply put the word out and see what you can borrow.

04.01.2022 Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Whilst we do our best to avoid single use plastics and packaging in the first instance, it can be hard to avoid them in our modern world. However, many of these items do not have to end up in landfill! Dont forget to check out the packaging labels to see how to dispose of it in the best way!... #australasianrecyclinglabel #reducereuserecycle #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

03.01.2022 Sponsored by NatHERS, this session is all about heating and cooling your home naturally. This free peer-to-peer education is part of our larger program for Sust...ainable House Day. Tune in at 12:30pm 1:10pm (AEST), this Sunday. Simply register then join us on the day via the links on our website. https://sustainablehouseday.com/program/ Pictured: Thylogale in Kettering, Tasmania featured in this session. https://sustainablehouseday.com/listing/thylogale/

03.01.2022 Step 6 Champion the Champions Become a champion in your household and your workplace for reducing resource use, recycling more and buying products with recycled content. #futurebeyondthebin #nationalrecyclingweek #planetark... #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com See more

03.01.2022 Hello Spring!! #companionplanting #loveyourbugs #creativerecyclingcentre... www.creativerecyclingcentre.com

03.01.2022 Did you know our local Officeworks store on Hanson Road is a recycling collection point? You can recycle a range of items, including: pens & markers, ink & toner cartridges mobile phones & accessories data storage (CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives & memory cards)... batteries (AA, AAA, C, D & 9V) computers & accessories (inc keyboards, mice, laptops & cables) Just drop them in the green collection boxes which are located at the entrance of the store. So, dont bin it, bring it back to Officeworks! For more information, check out https://www.officeworks.com.au//sust/environment/recycling #reducereuserecycle #creativerecyclingcentre www.creativerecyclingcentre.com