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At Home
Going green at home isn't about ditching the TV, living in the dark, or going without showers.
It's about embracing a cleaner, simpler way of life: cut back on the clutter in your house; get back to nature in your own backyard; get to know your neighbours; and get active about making your home happier and healthier.
We've found all sorts of easy and enjoyable things you can do to make your home greener and cleaner.
Visit the following links for information about energy, gardening, food, and waste.
Write to our Politicians
February 17th, 2011
We’ve got to tell them what we want. We understand that if a politician receives 200 letters on the same issue, they are obliged to take action. Let’s try it out!
The Sustainability Hub by CERES
February 7th, 2012
The CERES Sustainability Hub Website provides a portal for schools and organisations to communicate online. Schools can befriend, message, share resources and share case studies with other schools and organisations.
OurSay connects you to the leaders in your community
January 26th, 2012
180 people donating $50 dollars is all it takes to see OurSay Australia ramp up into the social enterprise stratosphere - via Unreasonable Institute! OurSay connects you to the leaders in your community. Raising funds will arm the team with the mentorship, capital, and network to make it happen.
Keeping Company
November 22nd, 2011
Companion planting (positioning plants together that will be mutually beneficial in some way) can help to deter pests, attract beneficial insects, prevent soil infections that would otherwise require crop rotation, help to fix nitrogen in the soil or even improve the taste of those neighbouring vegetables.
Gifts That Keep on Living
November 17th, 2011
The problem with most Christmas presents is that they're just so . . . lifeless. Not these. Here's a list by compiled by the Huffington Post, so yes it is aimed at an American audience, but don't let that put you off! There is such a miraculous thing as internet shopping!
Cool Australia’s Flagship School Program in 2012
October 24th, 2011
Cool Australia has completed its successful Our Cool School pilot program in Victoria in 2011 with a selection of participating primary and secondary schools.
For the 2012 school year we are offering 300 schools this unique opportunity to be involved with Cool Australia’s National Flagship Program.
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