Monday, May 25, 2009
10 things you can do to save the planet
10 things you can do to save the planet
So you want to help the environment but think there’s not much you can do?
Rubbish! Below is a list of just ten things you can do in and around your home that will help mother nature breathe a sigh of relief.
Try to do at least three of these actions in 2007, and sign up to The Sustainables Household Challenge to show that you care about making a difference.
1. Take a four minute power shower
2. Take reusable bags with you when you go shopping
3. Turn off lights and appliances at the switch when not in use
4. Sign up to Green Power with your electricity supplier
5. Buy the most energy and water efficient appliances you can afford
6. Put your food or plant scraps in the compost or worm farm
7. Look for products without unnecessary packaging
8. Walk, cycle or use public transport when you can – and leave the car at home
9. Grow plants native to your area in your garden
10. Go green when you clean
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
GREEN TIPS PAGE - Great Info
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Welcome to Green Living Tips! Join me on my journey in learning about going green and reducing environmental impact in the home, at work and in business. Do you have earth friendly tips or news to share? Join in! Don't forget to sign up for my free newsletter - tips for going green, lifestyle guides & environmental news sent directly to your inbox.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
This Week's Shows
| Friday | OLD BAILEY TAVERN in Joondalup | |
| Saturday | Fire & Emergency Services Volunteers Dinner (PRIVATE FUNCTION) |
The Green Awards from news.com.au
AFTER being swamped with nominations, NEWS.com.au is proud to announce the finalists of the 2008 Green Awards.
From Green Hero to Green Business; from Greenest Town to Green Invention, everyday Australians have been taking on the challenge of climate change in practical, innovative, individual and inspiring ways.
NEWS.com.au has spent the past six weeks gathering and assessing more than 500 entries from across the nation over the 10 categories.
Now - along with our panel of experts - it’s up to you to decide who the winners will be with our special voting polls.
There’s also the “Can Do Better” citation for the environmental stragglers, putting them on notice they need to do their bit for the planet in future.
Take some time to explore the multimedia interactive showcasing the finalists in each category.
Choosing the shortlist for the Junior Hero was our hardest task.
But looking at the nominations for this 18s and under category, it seems the future of the planet is in good hands.
The junior finalists include the three teenage Wadlow children– Alastair, Freya and Imogen – who set up their organisation Planet Patrol four years ago to help spread the green message to thousands of young people.
There’s also Kate Charters and Millicent Burggraf who at 15 have environmental CVs to put many of their elders to shame. They have spoken at international climate change conferences from Europe to Asia, putting into practice the dictum of thinking globally and acting locally with environmental solutions at home.
13-year-old WWF Youth Ambassador Parrys Raines set up her own production company to make an educational DVD and is seeking funding for a full release. She was also chosen by the UN to represent Australia at the recent International Children's Conference on the Environment in Norway.
And Gabby Forward, 16, has been out in front actively campaigning in Hobart against the Gunns Pulp Mill and raising awareness about global warming and other environmental concerns.
NEWS.com.au would like to congratulate all our finalists and thank everyone who sent in their nominations.
We hope you get will involved again and make your voice count in selecting the winners which will be announced here next week by our panel of celebrity environmental supporters.
As well as reader votes, each category winner will be determined by a panel comprising:
• Climate change expert Professor Barry Brook from the University of Adelaide
• Environmental experts from the CSIRO
• NEWS.com.au editor David Higgins
NEWS.com.au, visited each month by more than 3 million Australians, founded the awards this year to highlight Australian environmental innovation in the home, in the science lab, on the Web and in the workplace.
The Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett joined the founder of Clean Up Australia Day, Ian Kiernan, and other high-profile Australians to help launch the awards in an online video in July.
2009 Amanda Young Ball
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those amazing people who gave time and money to share in the Amanda Young Fundraiser at Burswood on Saturday Night. Both Lorraine, Barry and the team have worked so hard to honour Amanda's life and have helped so many other families to understand Meningocochal . We were thrilled to be invited to perform at the event. Success must come from such a positive group. More power to you.
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