Earlier this year we put out a call for people to support our neighbours in East Gippsland and purchase trees for landholders in areas that had been devastated by the February fires. Many people heard the call and as a result we were able to offer one farming family 100 trees (and guards) for a revegetation project that will help restore native bushland. Organic & biodynamic farmers were heavily impacted [...]
Imagine living in a house that minimises your energy bills simply through its design. This is the dream of passive house building, and the central ethos of Granted Constructions, a Victorian home building company that is serious about sustainability. The team’s vision is built on their shared enthusiasm for bad jokes and desire to become leaders in sustainable, quality building projects, two passions we are very much on board with. [...]
Some of our tree planting partners are quietly racking up whole forests. G.J. Gardner Homes is one of our strongest supporters, having planted 56,000 trees with us over the past 8 years. That impressive number comes as a result of G.J. Gardner planting 15 trees for every home it builds in Tasmania and Victoria. And as a well-established building company with a reputation for quality and reliability, it is a popular choice. [...]
An Unconference is a type of gathering that is designed to enable rapid exchange of information and ideas, provide a space for conversations that matter and foster the development of collaborative relationships. And with this in mind, 180 participants gathered over the weekend of November 7th and 8th to talk about climate change, women in leadership, women in STEM and how to look after themselves, those around them and the planet. [...]
We love it when creative people harness their powers for the good of us all. Why not sing or laugh and save the planet at the same time? This is the approach two Ballarat groups took earlier this year when they combined entertainment with environmentalism. Both the Ballarat Bar Choir and BallaRatCat Comedy partnered with Fifteen Trees to make their event a little more meaningful. On February 1st, 2020, [...]
Some of our tree planting partners are quietly racking up whole forests. G.J. Gardner Homes is one of our strongest supporters, having planted 56,000 trees with us over the past 8 years. That impressive number comes as a result of G.J. Gardner planting 15 trees for every home it builds in Tasmania and Victoria. And as a well-established building company with a reputation for quality and reliability, it is a popular choice. [...]
Essential Flavours does just what it implies - it makes flavours. Really. Using a delightful combination of science and art they can make any flavour you like and provide it to you in liquid or powder form, from classic chocolate, through spices, and any fruit you care to mention. And what’s more, they don’t do flavouring in a small way - Essential Flavours products are distributed right across the Asia-Pacific [...]
Some of our tree planting partners are quietly racking up whole forests. G.J. Gardner Homes is one of our strongest supporters, having planted 56,000 trees with us over the past 8 years. That impressive number comes as a result of G.J. Gardner planting 15 trees for every home it builds in Tasmania and Victoria. And as a well-established building company with a reputation for quality and reliability, it is a popular choice. [...]
Some of our tree planting partners are quietly racking up whole forests. G.J. Gardner Homes is one of our strongest supporters, having planted 56,000 trees with us over the past 8 years. That impressive number comes as a result of G.J. Gardner planting 15 trees for every home it builds in Tasmania and Victoria. And as a well-established building company with a reputation for quality and reliability, it is a popular choice. [...]
In a country dominated by the grocery shopping duopoly that shall not be named, IGA stands proud as an independent franchise responsive to the needs of its local communities. There are over 1400 IGA stores across Australia, and every single one is different. Baklava and dolmades here, gluten free up the wazoo there. IGAs listen to their customers. They also listen to their communities when it comes to giving [...]
What do penguins, origami, the Arts Centre Melbourne, and trees have in common? Moira Finucane, obviously. Our revered Climate Warrior Queen, Protector of the Threatened, Architect of the Extraordinary, hasn’t let anything distract her from her quest to raise awareness of climate-related extinctions this year. I Miss You Antarctica came to the Arts Centre Melbourne (and our homes) on 5 September as part of Take Over! 2020. With her [...]
The Western Program Alliance (WPA) is a project team with a particularly specialised skillset - it is very good at removing level crossings. The WPA comprises McConnell Dowell, Arup and Mott Macdonald, Metro Trains Melbourne, VLine and the Level Crossing Removal Project. Since forming in 2017, they have successfully removed three level crossings, built one new stabling facility and have much work in hand including rail duplications, 7 level crossing removal and a [...]
Here’s a fun fact - you don’t have to be a big business to make a big difference. You can be a small business, even a tiny one, and still make a significant positive contribution to the environment. We already know that small businesses are vital for local economies, that they keep money in the community and support local interests in myriad different ways. They also provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, [...]
The Evoke Building Group has been servicing Ballarat for over fifteen years. They can do it all - build a home from scratch, extend an existing building, craft a pergola, or put together a house and land package. Evoke prides itself on its use of local expertise and its knowledge of the region. We think Evoke should also be proud of its engagement with the community and commitment to reducing [...]
Luxury isn’t all about five-star hotels and multi-day spa treatments (although, sure, that’d be nice!). Luxury is also taking a few minutes here and there, every day, to nurture yourself. To breathe, appreciate the moment, and emerge calm and refreshed. That’s what BASK Aromatherapy is all about. BASK is owned and run by Siobhan, a master in the art of relaxation. As a qualified aromatherapist, Siobhan is passionate about the [...]
Who’s seen those railway maintenance creatures at work on the tracks? They look like gigantic mechanical beetles, with an unsettling number of wheels and arms and bits and pieces sticking out everywhere, and names like ‘Octopus’ and ‘Platypus’. Well, those extraordinary machines are an essential part of our rail system. Howell Rail, proudly based in Avoca, maintains a whole herd of them. It’s been putting tracks together for nearly 50 [...]
Sometimes all it takes to make quite a significant difference in the world is to read an email. Did you know that for every person who becomes a Fifteen Trees subscriber, we plant a tree? That’s right, simply sign up to receive our seasonal e-newsletters and a tree will be planted on your behalf. Plus, you’ll have an inbox full of interesting stories and articles, information on upcoming events, and [...]
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 that [...]
Harrison Funerals is one of our oldest supporters. Since 2010, Harrison Funerals has partnered with Fifteen Trees to plant one mature tree for every funeral service held. At the end of this season, we will have planted 800 trees for Harrison Funerals. Harrison Funeral’s plantings are truly community affairs. All the trees are planted by community groups, and in shared spaces - schools, community grounds, public reserves and [...]
In a successful career as a dancer, Miss Tahnee has made her way around the world….Paris, London, Barcelona, Hong Kong. In 2013, Miss Tahnee moved her growing family back to Australia and to sunny Queensland. There she decided to build a dance school with a difference. Miss Tahnee believes that dance should be fun, with the purpose of building confidence and self worth. TAHNEE AND THE TREEHOUSE, with its unique [...]
