We’re Making Plans. We’ve gathered the troops and are taking some serious sustainable steps every month to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet. Our starting point is to make a list of where we are and over the course of the year add to that list in meaningful and significant ways. Nobody is perfect. […]
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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 […]
Giving Back.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an in-depth approach that incorporates ethical, environmental and social considerations into a company’s operations and decision-making. CSR matters because it can help a company build a positive reputation, improve employee engagement, attract and retain customers and investors, and even boost financial performance. Here’s how CSR can help your […]
Eleven Green Gift Ideas
As you hunt for the perfect gifts for your family and friends this festive season, we’d like to encourage you to find gifts that are eco-friendly, don’t contribute to landfill and support small local businesses. But you’ve probably got a lot on your plate, and so we thought we’d go looking for some great eco […]
How to host a small footprint event!
In essence, sustainable conferences 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 conference may even inspire your attendees to adopt eco-friendly practices in their own lives. You will attract eco-conscience attendees, […]
Can Air Travel Be Sustainable?
Air travel takes a big chunk of our individual carbon footprint, accounting for almost 4% of CO2 emissions in Australia. There are a few reasons for this, as we know Australia is geographically isolated from the rest of the world and there are vast distances between our population centres, plus … we do love to […]
Indigenous plants rule!
Put simply (and straight from the dictionary) indigenous trees occurs naturally in a given geographical area. And just for clarity, endemic trees are those indigenous plants that are limited to a very small geographical area, such as on an island or mountain range. Indigenous plants have adapted to the local conditions over thousands of years. This […]
Six ways trees help our rivers.
Trees and waterways are both critical for ecosystems, and we are always delighted when we hear of a planting project that involves planting along a creek or river. Trees and waterways work to benefit each other in so many ways. A symbiotic relationship worth celebrating. If trees are the lungs of the earth, it […]
The couple behind Angus & Celeste.
If you enjoy wandering round quirky, chic homewares shops you’re probably familiar with Angus & Celeste. For those that haven’t wandered in quite the right direction, Angus & Celeste is a Victorian ceramics studio that has become known for its distinctive modern Australian aesthetic. Delicate gum leaves, sprays of native flowers; the shapes, colours and […]
Why we love landcare!
The first week in August is National Landcare Week and we thought we’d tell you a little about this wonderful organisation that is working so hard to protect and restore our beautiful country. With 6,000 groups and over 100,000 members, Landcare has a shared vision to protect, enhance and restore the natural environment in their […]