Simon Hughes from Hughes Renovators Paradise is unique in that he specializes in the sale of RECLAIMED building materials. This company encourages recycling and UP-CYCLING. Already very eco-friendly, Simon also supports tree planting through Fifteen Trees. Every year, I usually plant 90 trees for Renovators Paradise. This year, Simon has ‘upped the ante’ and gone for 99 trees!
Simon’s trees have gone to Stephen Joblin and the Flowerdale Landcare Group as part of a bigger project to improve the native habitat of the Murrindindi Shire of Central Victoria.
Simon’s trees at Alexandra.
Over 1,200 seedlings were planted and guarded on this site in Alexandra. It is the beginning of a 4 year project for this landholder who wants to plant many thousands of trees to enhance existing vegetation and cover the largely vacant land he has purchased. Thank you supporters of Fifteen Trees for all your assistance.
Stephen Joblin | President | Flowerdale Landcare
Renovators Paradise’s passion for beautiful recycled building materials can be seen on their website. It is great to see all the doors, windows, light-fittings, cupboards, stairs, floorboards, bathroom fittings and even architraves they have saved from landfill.
Slainte – Colleen
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.
