Recently we road-tested four Australian carbon calculators to see which ones deliver the best user experience. If you’re looking to understand and reduce your personal carbon footprint, a carbon calculator is a great place to start. These tools collect data across a range of categories (transport, energy, water and waste) and some go further to […]
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How we can support your revegetation project.
At Fifteen Trees, we believe in supporting community groups by providing them with native trees for their revegetation projects. Sometimes, we can also include funds towards tree guards and morning teas. There is no charge to receive trees for planting, however you do need to be a member of an environmental or community group (such […]
Come Planting.
Team building brings people together by encouraging teamwork. Fun good activities that help people see each other in a different light allows them to reconnect in different settings. One of the best reasons for a team building activity is to improve communication. Working along side your colleagues gives you the opportunity to learn about each […]
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know.
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know – And That’s the Problem Have you ever been in a conversation about climate change with someone who is absolutely, 100%, no-doubt-about-it certain that it isn’t happening? No hesitation and total confidence? There’s actually a name for this behaviour. It’s called the Dunning-Kruger Effect*, and once you know […]
Year of Living Sustainably. April/Easter.
April. Have a Sustainable Easter. There are so many wonderful and creative ideas to help you have a more sustainable Easter. In no particular order, here’s a few of our favourites. Aluminium is one of the most valuable metals to recycle. However, little loose bits of foil can be a problem at the recycle […]
How to host a small footprint event!
In essence, sustainable events are not just about ‘doing the right thing’, but also about creating a positive impact on the environment, enhancing brand image, boosting attendee experience, and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility. Your event may even inspire your attendees to adopt eco-friendly practices in their own lives. You will attract eco-conscience attendees, […]
Year of Living Sustainably. March/Money.
We’ve designed the year so that each month highlights a different sustainability focus, giving us four weeks to explore one simple habit and weave it into daily routines. Small actions, repeated consistently (that then become habits) can lead to meaningful change. March. Ethical Money. We’re matching our money with our values, and have shifted […]
Year of Living Sustainably. February/Food.
This year, I’m taking some serious sustainable steps to reduce my carbon footprint on the planet. Throughout the year, each month will have its own sustainable focus which means I have a whole 4 weeks to get myself better organised. February. Rethinking Food. I’ll start the year by refocusing on what I eat. At 13%, […]
Who Grows Our Trees? Scrub Club Community Nursery.
We love to highlight the nurseries from which we source our trees. This month I visited a wonderful community nursery in the Otway Ranges, and spoke to nursery Director, Arabella (Abby) Imhoff about the Shrub Club Community Nursery, Apollo Bay, VIC (est 2005). Can you tell me a little about the […]
Partners for the Planet.
We have 5 great ideas to help run your company (or department) with a smaller carbon footprint. 1. FLEET Reduce the carbon footprint of the cars in your fleet. To reduce the footprint of one car in your fleet for one year, we need to annually plant 15 trees on your behalf. In brief, […]