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Rubbish on beaches is unattractive, dangerous, and
unhealthy. Some rubbish can take a long time to break down and can
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- IF YOU HAVE CARRIED IT IN --- CARRY IT OUT.
- Ensure that all rubbish is disposed of properly
on land.
- Minimise the amount of rubbish generated by re-using
bags and recycling containers.
- Don't bury rubbish - it will soon be uncovered
by the tide, animals, or beachplay activities.
- On boats, ensure that all rubbish is collected
and returned for proper disposal on the land.
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HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO HELP CARE FOR BARWON
BLUFF MARINE SANCTUARY.
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Most coastal pollution originates
on land. Rubbish on the streets or oil on the road is washed into
storm water drains and eventually into the sea. Materials put down
sinks and toilets may also end up in the sea.
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- Make sure all rubbish goes into bins for correct
disposal or recycling. Don't let it get washed down the gutter
into a drain.
- Dispose of cigarette butts properly, not dropped
onto the ground to be flushed into our waterways.
- Engine oils should not be poured into drains
but returned to a garage for recycling.
- Clean up after your pets - nutrients from faecal
material can contibute towards algal groth in our waterways
- Fix up oil leaks on your car.
- Dispose of unwanted chemicals responsibly. Petrol,
paints, thinners, pharmaceutical drugs, garden pesticides and
herbicides should not go into the sewers or drains. Your local
council can give advice on their safe disposal.
- Use cleaning products that break down quickly
and have minimum impact on the environment. Check the packet to
see if it biologically soft and has little or no phosphate content.
- Avoid overuse of chemical fertilisers. Nutrient
runoff into water from urban and agricultural land is a major
cause of excessive algal growth.
- Put waste fats and oils into a container, not
down the sink. This can be thrown out with other household garbage.
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We can all continue to enjoy the
best of the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary if we remember to CARE
FOR THE COAST.
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