Public artwork has anti-waste message

A PIECE of public art aimed at conveying a message to people from culturally devise backgrounds about ways to increase recycling and reduce waste has been unveiled in Chancery Lane.

The work was created by Melbourne-based artist Yan Yan Candy Ng and is part of the Victorian Government’s statewide Small Acts, Big Impact program.

“As the most culturally diverse state in Australian, it is key that we connect with all Victorians in a meaningful and relevant way,” said Katie Pahlow community action director with Sustainability Victoria.

“We are excited to bring the Small Acts, Big Impact campaign to life in new ways with multicultural communities to support better understanding and waste reduction in the state.”

The Chancery Lane mural shows ideas on ways people could change habits, like battery and container recycling and reuse.

It also contains a QR code that links to Suitability Victoria’s website with further tips and access to the information in other languages.

“We know from our research with the CALD [culturally and linguistically diverse] communities that there’s an awareness gap regarding waste and recycling behaviours,” said Kwabena Ansha, head of communities and strategy at The LOTE agency.

“This campaign is about ensuring everyone knows the simple changes we can all make.

“We need to use different channels to reach multicultural communities with this important message, and the mural is a beautiful way to transcend language barriers.”