If the touches of gold in the trees hadn’t alerted you already, Autumn is upon us. Here, in the Central Goldfields VIC, the Aboriginal season of Kooyang (season of eels) seems to be giving way early to Gwangal Moronn (season of honey bees). It’s a time of slowing down, breathing out, reflection, gratitude. This year, let’s take some time out to reflect on our own special trees. We [...]
Want your company to walk the talk when it comes to working sustainably? Here at Fifteen Trees we have you covered with plenty of options of how you can help give some love to the planet and engage your employees and customers. 1. Reduce the carbon footprint of your office. Roughly an employee (EFT) generates 15,000 kg of carbon dioxide per year. If that sounds like a lot, it [...]
As one of our most challenging Australian summers ever, drags towards autumn, many of us are feeling a sadness that’s a little hard to articulate. Maybe we catch a passing news byte and learn that Tasmania’s kelp forests are dying. Maybe it’s an image of dead fish in the Darling that brings tears to our eyes. Sometimes it’s a shattering new economic reality, for others it’s a heart-wrenching loss [...]
I am in love with trees and I am definitely not immune when it comes to hugging one. It might not seem rational, yet when I get close to these beautiful and quiet swaying giants; I truly believe they are my family. I feel like they are our ancient grandparents, or compassionate witnesses when it comes to time and history. Not every person I know feels so passionate about the [...]
Ah, the bonbonniere question. To go old-school with the almonds or bulk buy red jelly beans. To custom print that shot glass or wrap a tiny cactus in a ribbon. It’s a tough one. Bonbonniere were originally intended to realistically represent the couple’s life together: sweetness (sugar coating) balancing out life’s inevitable bitterness (almond). It’s cute. We get it. But today’s couples are forging new traditions for a [...]
Essence Food for the Soul is where 'beautiful meals and feel good food is made'. Located on the Morning Peninsula, Essence combine passion for all things delicious to create meals that are truly nourishment for the soul. And now they are providing nourishment for the planet in partnership with Fifteen Trees. Mel, Jim and the team are planting one tree for each of their stockists (60) [...]
In her poem When I am among the trees, beloved nature poet Mary Oliver spoke of trees giving off ‘hints of gladness’. Could anything be more perfect? The list of things trees do for us and for the earth is long indeed, and perhaps the simple fact that we find joy in being around them gets overlooked sometimes. But when we gift a tree to someone we love, part of [...]
In case you hadn’t noticed, Christmas seems to be approaching. There is an air of well-intentioned panic in the air, as swarms of people race around to purchase material goods for their loved ones, hoping that this year, the candlestick/photoframe/novelty mug won’t end up in an op-shop three weeks later. Gifting can be a tricky business, both on a personal and an ethical level. But there is a [...]
Harrison Funerals ‘strive to ensure that every family’s funeral experience is a positive one and through their care and service they are able to ease some of the grief and assist the healing process’. Since 2010, with the assistance of Fifteen Trees, Harrison Funerals plants one mature tree on the behalf of every family who use their specialised service. Recently, due to the generosity of this caring couple, 10 [...]
Director Natasha Ludowyk from Ludowyk Evaluation offers a full range of program evaluation and research services, including formative and summative evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and strategic advice and consultation. The organisation specialises in devising evaluative systems for programs with long term change agendas and notably have a ... 'mandate to the public good'. It is this mandate that has lead Natasha to Fifteen Trees and to purchasing [...]
Sydney-based Pollen Consultancy Group takes its bee metaphors seriously. It’s all about collaboration, building connections, working towards a common goal and delivering something real at the end. As a young company, Pollen brings new energy and fresh sensibility to the fast-moving consumer goods sector. It also applies a sustainability lens to the supply chain, looking at everything from environmentally friendly packaging solutions to ethical promotional campaigns. It’s fitting [...]
Bombora Custom Furniture, based in Torquay, makes amazing handcrafted furniture out of timber. Recycled timber. The pieces are absolutely dreamy and each embodies the creative passion and ethical ethos of its creators, Luke and Alison Collins. For the past five years this small family enterprise has incorporated a ‘one piece – one tree’ policy as part of their business practice. For every piece of furniture created, [...]
How do you let a truly wonderful teacher know just how appreciated they are? A box of chocolates doesn’t seem quite the right fit for someone who has nurtured a group of tiny human beings through a whole year, helping them grow as individuals, instilling a deep love of learning, and equipping them with skills that will last a lifetime. We all know the long hours and emotional resilience required [...]
Green Design Solutions design sustainable homes for homeowners that are comfortable, healthy and efficient. Their designs embrace the climate and block so that customers can reduce their demand of heating and cooling required in the home. Janine Strachan and the team design new homes and renovation projects that are on grid and off grid. Green Design Solutions focuses on creating: Sustainable homes – to design solar passive homes that [...]
Do you want a more inclusive, fairer, sustainable Australia? ChangeFest is a gathering of people intent on making change in their communities. It’s a dynamic opportunity to learn, plan, collaborate and progress you and your community’s agenda for change. You are invited to join in a movement intent on changing the systems that hold disadvantage in place. Come to ChangeFest and add your voice, your ideas and learn from one [...]
A small sample of what's on offer at Renovators Paradise, Keysborough, VIC. Simon Hughes from Renovators Paradise is unique in that he specializes in the sale of RECLAIMED building materials. This company encourages recycling and UP-CYCLING. Simon also supports tree planting through Fifteen Trees. This year, we have planted 120 trees for Renovators Paradise on the beautiful island of Tasmania. Simon's trees were planted at [...]
Anthony Lister is well known as one of Australia’s best contemporary artists and a pioneer of Australian street art. His work is highly sought after by collectors, and he is represented by premier modern art galleries around the world. Lister is best known for his work on the streets. He’s even been fined for it (a whole $440!), which probably constitutes a badge of honour more than anything [...]
From its head office in Ballarat and satellite offices in Bendigo and Warrnambool, Nicholson Construction provides individually tailored, high quality and cost effective commercial construction services. They also provide TREES to community groups! In this case, the team purchased 250 trees for Hopkins Falls Landcare member, David Adams. Thank you to Richard Nicholson and the team including Bruce Gavin, Dean Stevens, Kasey Cornwell and [...]
Ross Morley, Managing Director of G. J. Gardner Homes has been supporting our native environment (through Fifteen Trees) since 2013. By the end of this year, Ross and the team at GJG will have helped plant over 56,000 trees across Victoria and Tasmania. For every new home built, Fifteen Trees organises the planting of 15 trees in the local district. This year alone, the relationship between G.J. Gardner Homes and Fifteen Trees, [...]
Ailsa Lamont runs a consultancy business - Pomegranate Global – that advises education providers on how they can run their operations in a more environmentally aware way. Pomegranate Global emphasises practical solutions to real-life problems, so it’s perhaps not surprising that Ailsa walks the talk when it comes to her own business practices. Even a sustainability consultant cannot operate without some impact on the planet. In recognition of her need [...]
