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Australia is the sunniest place on Earth – but are businesses making the most of it?
3rd of May is International Day of the Sun! It’s an opportunity to celebrate the most abundant energy source on Earth, and see what needs to be done to get Australian homes, businesses and vehicles running on sunshine. Hybrid electric car charging power battery using pump cable, banner copyspace wind turbine sunset bokeh background, modern…
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Is your schooner sun-powered?
Fancy a refreshing drink over the holiday season but also keen to support businesses that will help us achieve a sustainable future? Check out where some of Australia’s most popular beers rank when it comes to switching to 100% renewable energy. ||||| Good News! If you’re a fan of some of Australia’s biggest selling beers,…
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Why I’m Making My Minutes Count for the Planet – Solli Raphael
“The more informed we are and the more we realise our own power, the better our future will end up.” These are stills from the Let’s Make More Minutes Count production in 2018.||||Solli recording the audio track for ‘Let’s Make More Minutes Count’.|Plastic, plastic everywhere! A still from ‘Let’s Make More Minutes Count’ production.|A still…
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Here are 8 Times People-Power Made A Difference For The Earth in 2018
These inspiring people-powered successes will renew your hope and feed the activist fire in your belly. Campaigning, calling, and protesting. The generosity of donors. These are the working parts of Greenpeace: this is how we get things done.
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Six reasons electric cars are transforming the automobile industry
Electric cars aren’t just cool, they’re really good for our environment. Electric cars get plenty of lip service, but for all the talk, a lot of people still know relatively little about these eco-friendly vehicles. They are a surprisingly smooth ride, produce low levels of emissions and recharge themselves in traffic jams. Let’s explore some…
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5 signs your food system is broken
and 5 things we can do to fix it Food is fascinating. It sustains us, but it’s so much more than that. We use food as a way to celebrate, make friends and even make statements about who we are and what we stand for. Food production supports farming families. But the intensive production of…
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MAKE SMTHNG WEEK – Join the Upcycle Revolution!
MAKE SMTHNG Week is about taking action for a better world. From 2-10 December, at the start of the holiday shopping season, we want to invite you to make something with us. In cities around the world, makers are demonstrating online how we can unite to create unique alternatives to buying something new. #makesmthing ! We are calling all…
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The Locavore Journey: A Guide to Sustainable Living
Today, most people have one thing on their mind: where can I get what I’m looking for in the quickest way possible? From instant messaging to same day shipping, it would seem as though we’ve acquired a need for speed. So would slowing down in this fast paced world seem counter intuitive? Pumpkins, squash flowers,…
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How much trash do you produce in a week?
If you could see all the waste you produce, would it change the way you consume? This photographer is hoping so. Australians produce a lot of waste. According to Clean Up Australia, the amount of waste that hits landfill in Australia every year is enough to cover the entire state of Victoria. The average Australian…
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BBQ Jackfruit Tacos (Vegan recipe)
Have you ever tried young green jackfruit? It’s great for a mock pulled pork. Like in these BBQ Jackfruit Tacos ? Have you ever tried young green jackfruit? It’s great for a mock pulled pork. Like in these BBQ Jackfruit Tacos ? A massive thank you to our beautiful volunteer @aveganfeed who shared this recipe…