Environment

May 20, 2008

Buderim Ginger – Eco-Efficiency AND Greater Flavour

After receiving a State Government grant of $45,960 last year to make its Yandina plants eco-efficient, Queensland’s Buderim Ginger factory is slashing water use by 35 megalitres, saving $200,000 a year in energy bills and reducing the volume of waste […]
May 19, 2008

First 5 Star Green Building In Tas…BUT Some Concerns

The $25 million Hydro Tasmania Consulting building – part of Prudentia Investments and Harvey Norman Limited’s Cambridge Park retail development near Hobart – has been recognised as national excellence in office design. This design excellence plus the environmental initiatives and […]
May 5, 2008

Bendigo Bank’s 5 Star Green Building In Regional Australia

Well done Bendigo Bank! We see their new head office building in the Bendigo CBD is the first 5 Star Greenstar building a regional Australian city. About The Building The main building is of 6 storeys – ground, car park […]
May 2, 2008

Banksia Awards For Young Environmentalists

The Banksia Environmental Foundation has been operating for 20 years now. It is a national not-for-profit organisation that promotes environmental excellence and sustainability through its prestigious Awards program and other associated events. The Foundation also organises the Prime Minister’s Environmentalist […]
May 1, 2008

Join In Fair Trade Fortnight 3 – 18 May In Melbourne

The Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand (FTAANZ) has announced its opening feature for the Fair Trade Fortnight at 7pm, Saturday 3 May in Melbourne. If you click here you’ll find similar events right around Australia during this […]
May 1, 2008

Look Out For aduki’s Vegan Award Winners

Winners in the 2008 aduki awards, celebrating Australia’s vegan community, have just been announced. These awards acknowledge vegan food and living with the aim of showcasing the best animal-free products, places and businesses. aduki’s Managing Editor, Emily Clarke, says: ‘It’s […]
April 29, 2008

Canada To Ban Polycarbonate Baby Bottles

Treehugger reports that Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to list Bisphenol A (BPA) as a toxic substance and ban the use of polycarbonate plastic baby bottles made of this controversial material. It also intends […]
April 19, 2008

‘Going Local Convergence’ In Brisbane – Meet US Guru Judy Wicks

Learning about ‘Building Resilient, Sustainable Communities’ is the focus of this Relocalistion Convergence from May 23-25 in Brisbane, a lifestyle and business practice Philadelphia’s Judy Wicks has been endorsing for many years. FYI In Australia relocalisation communities are clustered largely […]
April 17, 2008

Worldwide Grassroots Moves Towards Participatory Democracy

As Victoria’s Warrandyte community plans its first community-wide conversation – a vital part of its Green Map Project – Africa has suddenly appeared on the scene! Albert Mutasa, who works with the Swedish Cooperative Centre (SCC) is also involved with […]
April 17, 2008

A Plea From Drought-Affected Murraylands, SA

Murraylands Regional Tourist Association is a NonProfit organisation, with members from all parts of the drought affected River region of South Australia. PWF has received an email about funding for the region during this time of ‘extreme circumstances’. This is […]
April 9, 2008

Theatre, Ritual, Dynamic Dialogue About Climate Change

Xris Reardon has contacted us about a new ‘Theatre for Living’ experience – all about empowerment, people being the experts in their own lives and being able to use theatre as a means of creating change. Congrats to Xris’ Takin’ […]
April 3, 2008

A Register To Match Needs With Grey Nomad Skills?

Liz Howland, a Pastor working in remote regions has responded to our article Queensland Encourages Grey Nomads To Plug Skills Gaps suggesting a register so Grey Nomads can match their skills with remote community needs. Liz writes: Dear Gail, I […]