In 2017, there were approximately 53.7 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the manufacturing industry in Australia. Knowing that the manufacturing industry is a big polluter, Designer Blinds To You made a conscious decision to ensure they are doing something to counterbalance those emissions.

Servicing Geelong, and the many towns in the surf coast communities in Victoria, means they travel many miles to their customers from their showroom to their businesses and homes.  Designing Blinds To You are reducing their carbon footprint by supporting Fifteen Trees native tree planting regenerative projects, not only with trees but with the all important tree guards too.

Mallee District, VIC | 30 trees | 2024

The trees (30) were planted in the Mallee district of northwest Victoria at Raakajlim, A Mallee Conservation Sanctuary (490 ha) adjoining Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. The property is under management of Fiona and Phil Murdoch. This couple are preserving an important ecological area for numerous desert mammals, reptiles, birds and insects such as the Arid Bronze Azure butterfly. They are also designing and building water points and soaks as drought refuges for wildlife.

Short video from the planting site.

The Slender Cypress Pine is a key food plant for the Pink Cockatoo. This beautiful bird was listed as endangered under the federal EPBC Act in March 2023. The decline of Pink Cockatoos is closely linked to the decline of native Pine in Victoria. As well as being a food plant, Cockatoos nest in hollows of Pine trees that are at least 100 years old. This revegetation project is investing in the future for this bird.

We are passionate about the environment and our vision is to restore a functioning, semi-arid landscape. A diverse habitat and sanctuary for threatened plants and animals. Thank you everyone for your support. We are so very grateful.

Fiona Murdoch | Manager | Raakajlim

Strath Creek, VIC | 50 trees | 2023

This year we organised the planting of 50 native trees on their behalf. The trees were planted at Strath Creek, (Yellow-box and Red Stringybark country) in the Murrindini Shire by the Upper Goulburn Landcare Network (UGLN). The trees were a mixture of eucalyptus, wattle and banksia.

This unique area packs in over 1,000 indigenous flora species, 64 of which are listed significant species. Many of these are delicate terrestrial orchids, including some not found anywhere else.

Supporting and often relying upon these plants is an equally impressive array of 342 indigenous fauna species, 63 of which are listed significant species including the distinctive Brush-tailed Phascogale, Lace Monitors, Bandicoots, Sugar Glider, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Eltham Copper Butterfly and Platypus. Kangaroos remain a relatively common resident, and a myriad of birds frequent even the most urban backyard.

Many thanks to Sue and the team at Designer Blinds for You. You have been supporting our tree planting projects since 2019.

If you are interested in how your business and Fifteen Trees could work together, contact Colleen at <[email protected]> or check out our COMPANY page for more info.

Writer – Lou Ridsdale

Lou is a big fan of words and has been our Comms Manager since 2019.

She is a green thumb, Earth Lover, big-hearted nature freak, plus a savvy media and horticulture expert, who passionately believe that everyone can lead a more nourishing and sustainable life. Her passion for education + communication being the most empowering tool for change is reflected in her setting up her side hustle Hey Hoe Let’s Grow. She also founded Food Is Free Inc., a unique grassroots food security platform specialising in food security education. She fell in love with trees after reading The Magic Faraway Tree as a child. You can find Lou here