66 Second Challenge
66 Second Challenge
| Founded | 20 December 1018 |
|---|---|
| Type | environmental conservation |
| Website | www |
66 Second Challenge is a not-for-profit Australian environmental conservation organisation founded by Australians in 2018. It works to foster relationships between the community, business and government to address the environmental issues of waste, water and climate change. Since its inception, 66 Second Challenge has grown to include other projects and campaigns including International 66 Second Day (6/6), C2Source, Curly Clea, Community Clean Up Crew, Boomerang Cups, We Care - Manly, Beach Buckets - Northern Beaches.
History[edit]
The 66 Second Challenge started as a part of a postgraduate a University of Technology Sydney Business School, Innovation By Design project. The original project looked at how we could improve the experience of a young person going to a Sydney harbour beach.
The project went on to focus on plastic packaging in the takeaway food industry and then focused down on Sushi Shops. It quickly became apparent that peoples behaviour must change before the issue of plastic waste can be fully addressed. This is where the 66 Second Challenge comes in.
Most people do not realise that plastic waste is an issue and experiments showed that the majority of surveyed people do not even see rubbish on a beach even if it is just centimetres from them. Creating a way to engage people with this and a direct action challenge seemed to work.
When people pick up rubbish for just 66 Seconds they connect them with the cigarette butts, coffee cups, and plastic straws. They quickly start to think of ways to minimise these waste items and are more likely to become advocates for the environment.
Campaigns and projects[edit]
66 Second Challenge[edit]
Challenging people to pick up rubbish for a little over a minute.[1]
1. Find a spot: Beach, School, Work...
2. Pick up rubbish for 66 seconds
3. Take a picture or Video
4. Recycle, Reuse or Dispose of rubbish
5. Post picture on Social Media
6. Nominate your best friend to do the #66SecondChallenge within 24 hours
C2Source[edit]
C2Source (Sea to source) is an environmental action organisation that looks at the health of the whole of the catchment from the Source to the sea for river systems.
Say No to Soy Fish[edit]
Sushi takeaway businesses across the world are giving away billions of small fish-shaped plastic soy sauce bottles with takeaway sushi. Initially, customers love these cute fish but once they realise that they only contain 3ml [2]of sauce. As these fish are made from plastic they will stay in the environment forever mostly ending up in our oceans.
International 66 Second Challenge Day[edit]
6th June 2018 was the first International 66 Second Challenge Day with people participating around the world using the hashtag #66at6pm . This event created an event close to the world environment day where everyone can make a small difference to their environment.
Curly Community Clean Up Crew[edit]
Curly Community Cleanup Crew (CCCC) is made up of people (like you) that are concerned with the health of the Brookvale, Curl Curl environment. CCCC comes together each month to remove single-use plastic and other waste from the system starting from the Source of the Greendale Creek, through Curl Curl Lagoon to Curl Curl Beach.
Boomerang Cups[edit]
Cup or Mug libraries are becoming an everyday sight at responsible cafes across the world from New Zealand Canterbury University to Canada to the UK, Australia to Germany.
It is a really simple idea. Instead of using a disposable cup that cannot be reused, recycled or rot due to the plastic lining you can use a donated cup or mug. Once used return it the next time you visit the cafe. It works similarly to Boomerang Bags, and that is why I call them Boomerang cups.
We Care - Manly[edit]
We Care is a community initiative to encourage local Cafes, Bars, and Restaurants to transition to environmentally friendly packaging[3]. Participating local businesses can display the 'We Care' poster in their windows to show their customers what they care about. This will increase loyalty for the early adopters and put pressure on the big chains to jump on board.
The aim is to make Manly Straw Free with the help of local businesses, the local community and local community groups. Grumpy Turtle Design has been raising awareness of this issue in Manly for some time with Strawkling events at Manly Cove.
Beach Buckets - Northern Beaches[edit]
This is another simple idea to work with your local community to make a difference.
Buy some old metal buckets, place them at the beach, in the park or wherever you like. Let others know where they are on social media. Everyone can help out cleaning up your favourite spots.
thebucketprojectaustralia had the idea and it is spreading quickly.@life_islikeacamera launched five buckets across the Frankston beach area; Oliver’s Bill boat ramp, Frankston Pier, Frankston Yacht Club, Gould/Beach Street and Long Island Tennis Club. Their intended purpose; to clean up our beaches one bucket at a time, to take three for the sea and to spread little random acts of kindness for our sea and marine life.
66 Second Challenge has put buckets around Sydney's Northern Beaches at Freshwater, Curl Curl, South Narrabeen, North Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Bilgola, Avalon, Whale Beach and Palm Beach
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "66 Second Challenge". 66 Second Challenge. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ↑ "www.buyasianfood.com.au".
- ↑ "We Care Manly". Retrieved 21 April 2019.
External links[edit]
- Official website – 66 Second Challenge
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