I live rurally, not far from Mullumbimby, and I remember the time before a rural garbage service existed.
It required a coordinated approach to garbage disposal. Now I see garbage bins left at the side of the road and at the entrance to properties because apparently some of us can’t find a better way.
We live in a beautiful area but some don’t see the visual impact this behaviour has on us. I’m sure there’s a council by-law regarding this matter but are we really incapable of addressing this?
We plant trees to benefit the environment, we weed to help the environment, we remove unwanted species because of the effect they have but apparently plastic is different.
Can’t we contribute to the impact we have on our surroundings by being less lazy and more awake?
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
