A Zero-Waste Message from Old Girl and Alumnae Award Winner

Old Girl Dr Anita Vandyke (2004), who recently received the MLC School Young Alumnae Award for Social Welfare and Impact returned for a Middle Years Assembly Initially an aerospace engineer, but also Doctor of Medicine, Anita has led an inspiring life that strives to promote zero-waste living and mindful consumption which can be read about in her best-selling book, A Zero Waste Life: in thirty days.

This term’s Senior School theme is environmentalism, and as the climate crisis continues to escalate, for example, I believe it is incredibly important to incorporate environmentally conscious practices in our lives as individuals, and as a school community. Anita spoke to many of the ways that we can be everyday environmental activists, by investing in reusable resources, buying second-hand, eating green, and contributing to community initiatives. By taking these small steps, we have a cumulative effect in securing a sustainable future. Thank you to Anita for visiting us and sharing your experience and valuable advice.

– Sarah (Year 11)
on behalf of the Environmental Society

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The images and screenshots come from various pages on Anita’s Zero Waste website.