Friday 9 July

The South West (WA) Local Government Association (SWWALGA) is calling for nominations for the annual 3R Awards (reduce-reuse-recycle) from environmentally conscious businesses, schools, local government and community groups.

The awards provide financial reward and recognition to those organisations who have developed or implemented programmes which have reduced or diverted waste, conserved resources as well as enhanced employment opportunities.

South west recycling co-ordinator Samantha Reece said that the awards would ensure that the "quiet achievers" in the community would gain recognition for their admirable work and programmes.

"Despite our unique circumstances, the south west has been able to overcome distance and resource issues to maintain a strong recycling ethos," Samantha said.

"Through this community attitude the south west has become renowned for its proactive stance and innovative waste management ideas.

"SWWALGA and the south west community are proud to be able to lend support to these unique and effective programmes as well as the individuals who are working to make a significant difference."

The award categories include small and large businesses, local government, community groups, schools as well as a grant for research and development.

Nominations close Friday 3 September and the awards will be presented on Friday 17 September 1999 at Bridgetown Motel, Bridgetown.

Nomination forms can be collected from SWWALGA on 9791 4699 or from local libraries and council offices. SWWALGA would like to recognise South Western Times, BHP, Coles Bunbury, South West Development Commission, Green Recycling, Malatesta Green Waste, South West Waste Disposals, Millennium Inorganic Chemicals, Sons of Gwalia and the Bunbury Harvey Regional Council, for their strong support of the 3R Awards.

For further information please contact
Samantha Reece South West Recycling Co-ordinator
Phone: 9791 4699 Mobile: 0407 190 908