MILLENNIUM GENERATION TAKES FORWARD CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY CAMPAIGN
Media release 2 March 2007
Millennium Generation Takes Forward Clean Up Australia Day Campaign
The millennium generation has taken up the Clean Up challenge to tackle today’s environmental crisis, the devastating impact of climate change on our world. Over half a million students from 2,369 schools across the country, are taking part in Schools Clean Up Day today ahead of Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday 4th March.
Chairman and Founder of Clean Up Australia Ian Kiernan AO congratulated the students and teachers who participated around the country today.
“This year’s call to action for kids to become climate change champions has captured the imagination of young people. They, more than grown-ups, recognize the need to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the impact of climate change,” said Ian Kiernan.
The success of Schools Clean Up Day comes down to children being able to get involved in a hands on activity, removing rubbish, sorting recyclable items and filling in Clean Up Australia’s Rubbish Report.
“Seeing first hand how much rubbish we create inspires children not to let the world we live in waste away. Landfill sites produce more than 8000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year, but much of the waste in them could be recycled, making a significant contribution to help combat the effects of climate change,” said Ian Kiernan.
Children from as young as three, to senior high school students are taking part in this year’s Schools Clean Up Day.
Clean Up Australia is still taking registrations for Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday.
Individuals and community groups can get involved by visiting www.cleanup.org.au or calling 1 800 CUA DAY (1 800 282 329)
Media: Gemma Swart 0414 873 291