Environmental activities
This activity is best explained by some general examples of the activities a charity may undertake within this category. The examples are not an exhaustive list. They are presented as a guide. A charity’s experience or interpretation of the category may be different. See Charity Activities.
Environmental activities
Pollution abatement and control – Organisations that promote clean air, clean water, reducing and preventing noise pollution, radiation control, treatment of hazardous wastes and toxic substances, solid waste management and recycling programs.
Example: an organisation undertakes activities to reduce levels of pollution being discharged into the river from local farms.
Natural resources conservation and protection – Conservation and preservation of natural resources, including land, water, energy and plant resources for the general use and enjoyment of the public.
Example: an organisation runs public awareness campaigns about how to conserve electricity.
Environmental beautification and open spaces – Botanical gardens, arboreta, horticultural programs and landscape services; organisations promoting anti-litter campaigns; programs to preserve the parks, green spaces and open spaces in urban or rural areas; and city and highway beautification programs.
Example: an organisation undertakes projects to clear noxious weeds from areas of native bush in national parks.
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