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An inspiring range of sustainable initiatives have been nominated for the 2023 Tweed Sustainability Awards.
Council’s Program Leader Sustainability Debbie Firestone said the number and quality of this year’s nominations is impressive.
“We received 25 nominations for the awards this year, which doubles the nominations received in 2021,” Ms Firestone said.
“I am thrilled there are so many local sustainability stars on display. Each nominee should be incredibly proud of their story, the actions they’ve taken to reduce their environmental footprint and how they’re enabling others to do so.
“All initiatives nominated for this year’s awards demonstrate leading sustainability practices that reduce our impact on the Tweed’s natural environment.
“These include creating new opportunities for people to be environmentally friendly, reducing waste sent to landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our local wildlife.”
A wide range of sustainable initiatives have been nominated for the 2023 awards, including:
- innovatively using artificial intelligence to help conserve ocean wildlife
- using regenerative farming to store carbon in soil and sustainably produce food
- removing more than 2 tonnes of flood debris from the Tweed River
- rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing orphaned, sick and injured wildlife
- diversifying milk production and related education actions
- launching innovative cooking and dining experiences from sustainable sources while reducing waste
- making recycling fun for students
- supporting local farmers and artisans with sustainable routes to market, reducing food miles and waste.
People’s Choice voting now open
Council is calling on the Tweed community to support and celebrate their environmental champions.
Tweed residents can vote now for their favourite Tweed Sustainability Award nominee and have their say on who will be this year’s 2023 People's Choice winner.
One vote is allowed per person. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 1 October 2023.
The award winners will be announced at a showcase event on Thursday 12 October 2023.
For a full list of this year’s nominees and to vote, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/sustainabilityawards
Contact and nomination details are available upon request.
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