Credit: Scenic Rim Council
An out-of-the box solution to reuse broken toys has seen Tyson’s Toy Transformations highly commended in Scenic Rim Council’s Reimagine Waste Poster Competition.
Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen congratulated the winners and runners-up, whose entries included a drone pick-up and delivery of toys for repair, hungry ‘bin monsters’ and a pirate’s treasure chest of materials for reuse and recycling.
“Our region’s spectacular scenery and natural environment are a key priority for Scenic Rim residents and this is reflected in their commitment to reducing waste and recycling,” Cr Christensen says.
“Concern for the environment and the commitment to think about waste differently is particularly keen among our youngest residents, who represent the future of our region.”
Credit: SRRC Reimagine Waste Poster Competition winners Millie-Ella, Miia-lea and Marcus Creedy from Tamborine Mountain State School.
The ‘three Rs’ inspired the Creedy children, Millie-Ella, Miia-lea and Marcus from Tamborine Mountain State School to create a pirate’s chest to Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose.
Their Treasure Box prototype features colour-coded compartments for a range of materials including food waste, containers and textiles to reuse and recyclables and was just one of many out-of-the-box ideas produced by Scenic Rim children.
The winners will proudly display a trophy made by local artist Christopher Trotter from reclaimed materials for a year at their school and received a nature play books voucher to encourage them continue to work towards the goal of zero waste.
