Art works against waste

CASEY students who get creative with recycling could win thousands of dollars worth of prizes.
During National Recycling Week, the Green Dream competition, spearheaded by Thiess Services Pty Ltd, encourages local primary and secondary schools to use recycled resources to create a sustainable statue.
Casey mayor Colin Butler encouraged local schools to join the competition.
“As part of National Recycling Week, it’s important for local schools to embrace the importance of recycling and look at ways to reduce rubbish in our environment,” he said.
“The competition is a fun way for students to get involved, get creative and remember that we can minimise waste and reuse items in a number of different ways – such as artwork!
“It’s important for our younger generations to adopt good recycling practices because what they do now will affect their future environment.”
The statues should be made from recyclable materials sourced from school or home recycling bins.
However, only one type of material can be used.
The winning school entry, to be announced at the end of National Recycling Week on Friday 16 November, will be able to choose their $2000 prize from the list of “Green Dreams” which includes items such as trees and shrubs for students to plant, garden supplies and worm farms.
The City of Casey will contribute $500 toward the competition if a Casey school comes in second place. For further information contact the council’s waste minimisation officer Warren Smith on 9705 5200.