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The 6th biennial Global Wave Conference held in February 2020 at Southern Cross University in Bilinga has become the first Australian event to be STOKE certified.  ..

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has partnered with TOMRA, one of the network operators for the Containers for Change deposit scheme to install Queensland’s very first commercial container refund scheme reverse vending machine. ..

On November 1, 2018, Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme, Containers for Change will begin reducing the amount of beverage container litter entering our environment by providing an incentive for people to collect and return eligible containers for recycling. ..

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has accredited Currumbin RSL with Best in Practice 1 – Star Partner for the discipline of Waste, as part of their ecoBiz Partner Recognition program.  ..

Dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint, Currumbin RSL has taken their sustainability practices to the next level with the introduction of two new initiatives, this month welcoming the Aussie Powernator and PulpMaster to the club.  ..

Connecting Southern Gold Coast (CSGC) is striving to make the upcoming Coolangatta Christmas Carols a plastic-free event, as the Southern Gold Coast moves towards becoming one of the world’s top sustainable destinations.  ..

Tugun Fruit Market has made the switch to solar, enabling them to not only save money, but also significantly reduce their carbon footprint. ..

More than 25 local business owners attended the Secrets of Success by Sustainability seminar at Currumbin RSL today, taking away tips to give back to the planet while also boosting business. ..

Currumbin RSL is leading the way with their clean and green approach, hoping to not only inspire individuals but other businesses within the hospitality industry to implement sustainability initiatives. ..

Connecting Southern Gold Coast is partnering with global sustainability consultancy, EarthCheck, to position the Southern Gold Coast as a leading sustainable and lifestyle destination. ..

Contribute to the local community, give back to the planet and boost your business by attending a free seminar on The Secrets of Success by Sustainability.  ..

Love to Ride is a free workplace cycling challenge during November which aims to get more Gold Coasters cycling around our beautiful city. There are hundreds of prizes to be won, including movie tickets, bikes, morning tea and more. All you have to do is ride for just 10 minutes and log your ride to win. ..

The Climate Change for Good Conference will be held at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus on the 1-2 July 2016.

Co-hosted by Gecko and Griffith University, the conference educates and encourages the community to be mindful of climate change and meet these challenges at home and in the workplace. ..

A world-first carbon neutral surfing event is being held at Duranbah on Sunday 24 April as part of the Gold and Tweed Coast’s Student Surf Festival 2016. ..

Clean Up Australia Day is coming up on Sunday 6 March and Gold Coast residents can get involved, with the focus on a city-wide campaign to clean up rubbish from under the water and on our beaches.  ..