Ipswich artists and environmental advocates are joining forces this weekend to highlight the impact of plastic pollution through art, education and community action.
Ipswich Climate Action Group will host a free World Environment Day event at the Queen’s Park rotunda this Saturday, with this year’s theme focused on plastic pollution.
The event will feature guest speaker and Queensland Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne, who will discuss plastic from a legislative perspective. Other groups will also take part, including Ocean Crusaders, Scenic Rim campaigners opposing waste incineration, and Climate Action Group members speaking about the health impacts of plastic.
A key feature of the day will be an art competition using plastic waste and recycled materials to create works that raise awareness about pollution. Children will be encouraged to make colourful pieces, while adult entrants will be invited to create works with a stronger environmental message.
Organisers say art is a powerful way to communicate serious issues in a non-threatening and engaging way, helping people think about how plastic affects oceans, wildlife, human health and the wider environment.
The event will also promote practical ways to reduce, reuse and repurpose plastic, including through circular economy ideas where waste materials are treated as valuable resources rather than rubbish.
Organisers say the goal is not only to highlight the problem, but to show people simple actions they can take in everyday life.
The free event will be held this Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm at the rotunda in Queen’s Park, Ipswich.
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