This month is Plastic Free July. Hands up if you’re still using single-use items! I know! Me too! My lifetime goal is to eliminate single-use items. So, I’m starting again … small. Changing one habit at a time. And I’ve got the whole month of July to adapt. Note to self, carry a keep-cup, take […]
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Tree Planting Season.
People will often ask us why we don’t plant all year round and why tree planting season has such a narrow window. It all has to do with best conditions for the new trees. In the southern states of Australia, the cooler/wetter months are the best times to plant trees, with the season […]
Year of Living Sustainably. June/Sharing.
We 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 ways. Each month will have its own sustainability focus, giving […]
Can Air Travel Be Sustainable?
Air travel takes a big chunk of our individual carbon footprint, accounting for almost 4% of CO2 emissions here 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 […]
Best Australian Carbon Calculators.
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 […]
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, […]