‘On Wednesday we had a very successful day planting 100 natives on our rural nature strip in Buninyong thanks to the generous donation from Tamela and Scott from Eucabuild and Colleen from Fifteen Trees with trees supplied by Matt from Ballarat Wild Plants. Not only do the plants look fantastic, it left us all feeling highly satisfied knowing that we have contributed to a greener future. The planting was so easy and fun that we even had an enthusiastic four year old helping us. There was also time for cake and tea afterwards!‘ Allison & Shane Pearce.
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Tam and young son Wilby, came out to the site to help Allison and Shane plant the trees that her company had so kindly donated. Pretty fine effort from Eucabuild – not only do they find the funds for the trees, they also find the time to plant the trees.
According to Sustainability Victoria, the average Australian lifestyle produces 15,000kg of carbon per year. If that sounds like a lot, it is! Over its lifetime, a tree can collect and store 268kg. This means, we each need to plant 58 trees per year to bring our individual carbon production down to zero. A little tricky for most of us to do in our own backyards, and this is where ‘A Subscription for the Planet’ comes in.
For hotels, embracing sustainability can strengthen brand loyalty, enhance their reputation, and help differentiate them in a competitive market. In this way, sustainable initiatives are not just good for the planet – they also make strong business sense, creating a win-win for hotels, their guests, and the communities and ecosystems they support.
There’s something quietly powerful about a person who decides, on their own, to do something good for the planet. No fanfare, no corporate mandate – just a simple choice to put a few trees in the ground. When hundreds of individuals make that same choice, something remarkable happens. Native forests are restored, wildlife corridors are rebuilt, and community groups across Australia get to do the work they love. So if you’ve ever purchased trees through Fifteen Trees, thank you.
