When we think about the environment, we don't always consider the impact litter can have on plants, animals and other living things.
Items such as plastic bags, bottles and food wrappers can harm wildlife, pollute waterways and damage habitats, with effects that can last for years.
Litter is not just a problem in parks and reserves. Rubbish dropped on suburban streets can also end up in our waterways. When it rains, litter can be washed into stormwater drains, carried into local creeks and rivers, and eventually flow into the bay.
By putting litter in a bin, taking rubbish home when bins are full, and picking up after our pets, we can help protect local biodiversity and keep our waterways healthy for everyone and everything to enjoy.
Here are three simple ways you can help:
- Join or organise a clean-up: Get involved at your school, workplace or in your community.
- Take three for the Sea: Pick up three pieces of litter whenever you visit a beach, park or waterway.
- Bin it right: Put rubbish in the bin and keep lids closed to prevent litter
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