We’re Making Plans. We’ve gathered the troops (partners, colleagues and kids) and are taking one serious sustainable step every month to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Our starting point is making a list of what we currently are doing and over the course of the month, add to that list in meaningful and significant […]
It’s hard being green!
There are so many challenges to running a sustainable company. Whether you are a start-up watching your costings with micro precision, or a company that has been around a while, and now having to transition to being more sustainable, there are challenges. Here’s a few of the challenges that we are hearing […]
How it works.
Thanks for checking out our How It Works page. In brief, we link individuals and companies to community groups who need support in the form of funding to purchase their trees (and guards) for their revegetation projects. We only plant in Australia sourcing from local independent native nurseries, the trees are indigenous to the area […]
My Year of Living Sustainably. Winter.
We’re Making Plans. We’ve gathered the troops (partners, colleagues and kids) and are taking one serious sustainable step every month to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Our starting point is making a list of what we currently are doing and over the course of the month, add to that list in meaningful and significant […]
Lone Paddock Trees.
Paddock trees are remnants of the landscape that has long gone and they are often the last remnants of previously widespread woodlands. In some threatened woodland communities, very little remnant vegetation remains apart from paddock trees, making these trees even more vitally important. Some species of paddock trees include Eucalyptus varieties such as River Red […]
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 […]
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 […]