LOCAL environmental warriors took to parks, beaches and public spots around the Redlands on Clean Up Australia Day.
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More than 180 Sheldon College students and staff were among those to roll up their sleeves on Sunday, March 1 and were rewarded with a sausage sizzle courtesy of a group of teachers.
Redlands local Sonia Low, along with a group of volunteers, took to Mount Cotton Community Park on the day.
Ms Low said the park was a safe, enjoyable and beautiful space for families, kids and wildlife.
"Although it was just a few hours taken out of my time, I hope that it played a small part in keeping the park clean and safe for our community to enjoy," she said.
"I was grateful to have some volunteers help out with the clean up and it was a very productive morning."
Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch said Clean Up Australia Day was a significant day for Queenslanders to consider their use of single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery and plates.
"Half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once and then thrown away, resulting in less than one-fifth of all plastic being recycled globally," she said.
"It is time we tackle this toxic pollutant which is so destructive to our waterways, marine life, and native flora and fauna."
Ms Enoch said 75 per cent of marine debris found along the Queensland coastline was plastic waste.
She encouraged all Queenslanders to continue the vital work of Clean Up Australia Day throughout the year.
"This 30th year of Clean Up Australia Day is a great opportunity for everyone to join together and remove all kinds of litter from our environment including single use plastics.
"Last year over 91,000 people volunteered throughout Queensland removing more than 3 tonnes of rubbish from our beaches, parks, roadsides and natural areas.
"We all love Queensland, so let's work together to keep it clean."
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