Sports clubs within the Shire have until February 2023 to phase out single-use plastics, in line with the State Government ban. Eliminating single-use plastic may seem challenging but there are simple changes your club can start to make. We will then support clubs to implement some of the more complex changes.
Step 1:
Initially, clubs are asked to make a voluntary pledge and display this icon on their website, and a poster in their clubrooms. This will be emailed to you through the Community Sports Development Office.
Next, use the Single-use-plastics-plan(PDF, 429KB) to audit your club and find out where these problematic plastics are. This can be done by a committee member, parent or player.
Step 2:
Identify which plastics you will phase out first, they don't need to be done all at once. Use the plan and Single-use plastics guidelines(PDF, 1MB) for ideas and inspiration.
Step 3:
Email your single-use plastics plan to our Zero Waste Officer on waste@mornpen.vic.gov.au. You are on your way! You can then proudly display the SUP free sports club poster(PDF, 554KB) to share your achievements with your sporting community, and influence change.
What simple changes can your club make to start reducing single-use plastic?
- Don’t offer plastic straws, if you need them at all use paper straws
- Sell reusable drink bottles or provide jugs of water at the bar or canteen, with reusable cups
- Use paper plates instead of plastic, and use wooden cutlery or reduce waste by providing reusable crockery
- Transition plastic bottled soft drinks over to available alternatives, such as cans.