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Plastic Free July Is Here: Time to Act on Those Love Lennox Pledges
On Saturday 13 June, the streets of Lennox Head came alive for the Love Lennox Festival. Among the market stalls and live music, the BES marquee buzzed all day with locals of every age talking rubbish, in the best possible way. Here is how the day went, and the pledges that were made for Plastic Free July.
A Practical Plan to Save the Richmond River: BES Calls for a Farm Plan Register
The Richmond River consistently scores D grades in Ecohealth assessments, making it one of NSW's most degraded estuaries. BES has submitted a practical proposal to Ballina Shire Council: a Farm Plan Register for NSW, designed with the farming community and piloted right here on the Richmond.
Growing a Greener Future: BES Feedback on the Ballina Council Urban Vegetation Policy
The Ballina Environment Society has submitted formal feedback on Council’s Urban Vegetation on Public Land Policy. While we are pleased to see the Tree Inventory initiative moving forward, we’ve noted that this essential planning tool has been in the works for over three years. It’s time to move from policy to practice.
Protecting Our Backyard: BES Response to Ballina Council’s Biodiversity Offset Policy
The Ballina Environment Society (BES) recently shared feedback with Council regarding updates to the Biodiversity Offset Policy. While we applaud the move toward stronger environmental protections, we believe there is critical work still to be done—specifically regarding cumulative impacts.
Phasing Out Single-Use Packaging and Materials in Council Operations – Notice of Motion to Ballina Shire Council
Ballina Shire is stepping up. A motion proposed phasing out single-use plastics across all Council operations and events to protect our Richmond River. By following Byron’s successful blueprint, we can slash waste, save costs, and lead our community toward a cleaner, sustainable future. It’s time to ditch the disposables and lead by example. Join us as we build a plastic-free Ballina!