I am Councillor Stella Wilson, Chair of the Place and Appeals Committees.
This July, I want to share with you a significant global campaign that QPCC will be part of—Plastic Free July!
This year’s Plastic Free July campaign, under the inspiring slogan ‘Small steps, big difference,’ is all about the small changes each of us can make to reduce plastic waste. It’s incredible to think that each year, millions of Plastic Free July participants from over 190 countries worldwide are making a big difference by choosing to refuse single-use plastic each year.
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Since its inception, QPCC has been committed to protecting and enhancing the environment in and around the neighbourhood. Since 2021, our Air, Environment and Climate Emergency Working Group has worked to further deepen this commitment with the adoption of our Climate and Environmental Strategy and Projects.
For Plastic Free July, here are some ‘small steps’ ideas you can take to make a difference:
- Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz Tool (thinkfieldpanel.com.au) to find out what plastics you currently use.
- Make the Plastic Free Pledge to share and amplify your ‘small step’ with others!
- Sign up for a Make and Reuse Creative Workshops—ACAVA at the Maxilla Men’s Shed where there are three FREE sessions taking place through July and August.
- Sign up to be a North Paddington Champion and join their WhatsApp group for updates, events and ideas.
- Organise a Plastic Free Tea Break or Lunch – a popular way of making and sharing food, fun and conversations about plastic-free solutions, at work or at home.
You might also be interested in Westminster City Council’s ‘In It To Win It’ scheme, which rewards estates for recycling: the more you recycle, the more prizes you win for your community. It is easy for estates to win rewards by recycling correctly and ensuring the right things goes in the bin. Every 3 months WCC pay out £5,000 to the top performing estate – this means the estates with the most recycling per household and the least contamination. By participating in this scheme, you’re not only helping the environment but also contributing to the well-being of our community. Sign up for the newsletter to learn more get tips on recycling:
Queen’s Park Court, Avenues’ Gardens, and Mozart estates are all eligible—speak to QPCC for support and ideas. Anyone wishing to facilitate an event or activity to promote and improve recycling is invited to apply to our pop-up grant program, where we can offer up to £300 and support to bring your project to life.
We look forward to hearing and seeing the results of your Plastic Free July efforts across Queen’s Park!
Email us or tag us on social media (@queensparkcommunitycouncil) using the hashtag: #PlasticFreeQueensPark