BeachPatrol Warrnambool has found several beach wather balloons.

Read the article here.

BeachPatrol Warrnambool group leader Colleen Hghson was interviewed on ABC Radio discussing the CSIRO's claim that beach litter has decreased over the last 10 years

Listen to the interview here.

In the interview, Colleen raised several important points:

• She expressed scepticism about the CSIRO's findings, noting that litter levels can vary significantly from day to day.

• She emphasized the need for daily sampling to get an accurate picture of beach pollution.

• The LitterStopper app, used by volunteers, provides real-time data collection to track these fluctuations.

• Colleen also highlighted that much of the plastic found on local beaches is foreign in origin, washing in from overseas rather than being discarded locally.

LOS group 3147 volunteers have retrieved over 3,000 golf balls from Gardiners Creek.

https://www.eastsidernews.org.au/past-editions-2

BeachPatrol Mornington was on Channel 9's Today program on New Year's day showing beaches need cleaning after revelers from the previous night.   Well done to their leader Susan.

Watch here. 

An interview was had about the CDS and how some operators were not taking containers that would not scan through the reverse vending machines.   The intent of the scheme is to get containers back for recycling.  The operators get paid per container so it is costing themselves money to not take the elegible but non scannable containers.  

An interview was had about the CDS and how some operators were not taking containers that would not scan through the reverse vending machines.   The intent of the scheme is to get containers back for recycling.  The operators get paid per container so it is costing themselves money to not take the elegible but non scannable containers.  

Congrtultions for Awards to BP Seaford and BP Frankston groups in the Frankston Volunteer Awards ceremony on 9th Dec 2024

The Leadership Award was won by Jaqui O’Leary from 3198 Seaford Beach Patrol. Since becoming group manager in August 2018, Jaqui has run dozens of beach cleans, coordinating over 1800 volunteers to remove 1,682 kilograms of waste from our beaches. Jaqui has transformed Seaford clean-ups by implementing a continually developing waste sorting system, and much more.  

The Teamwork Award was won by 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol. Each month, dedicated volunteers from 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol head to the beach to pick up litter that has been blown, dropped or washed up onto our foreshore. 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol continues to raise awareness of the impact that litter, packaging and plastic continues to have on our coastline and local marine environment through monthly clean-ups and regular environmental education sessions at the beach.  

3198 BeachPatrol made it to be  finalist in the TIdy Towns annual awards

Mt Martha BeachPatrol Finalist in the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards

Love Our street groups in Wyndham wins the Tidy Towns & Cities Awards on Monday, October 28.

https://www.wyndhamtv.com.au/werribee-river-association-recognised-for-litter-work/