Environment group calls for members

The Peninsula Environment Group will hold its annual meeting next month and is calling on green-minded Peninsula residents to join the group and help shape its activities for the coming year.

Group president Mr Mark Mann said now was a better time than ever to help save the planet.

"We can make our own lives greener and wait for politicians to act, but we feel it's also important to work within your local community to build support for sustainable living," Mr Mann said.

"As the green slogan says: 'Think global, act local'."

Last year, the group organised discount solar panels, an organic food network, regular talks and film nights including the popular Age of Stupid movie as part of its activities.

The group also compiled a local recycling directory, printed in Peninsula News, and held a Sustainable Living Day featuring practical workshops such as bicycle repairs and how to keep chickens.

"One of our key goals is to set up practical, local schemes that help people live greener lives, such as our organic food network," Mr Mann said.

"And if you're interested in the environment, PEG is a great way to meet like-minded people living around the Peninsula."

The group's AGM will take place on Tuesday, March 2, from 6.30pm at the Woy Woy Environment Centre located at 267 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Press release, 13 Feb 2010 Mark Mann, Peninsula Environment Group