by glcweb | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
It’s that time of year again when we focus on reducing plastic use: Plastic Free July. Over three-quarters of rubbish found in the oceans in a recent survey was plastic, with plastic bags, bottles, food containers/cutlery and wrappers the top four items. The good...
by glcweb | May 21, 2021 | Community, Gardening, Natural areas
“Right now we have a window of opportunity that we can’t afford to miss. We must rediscover how to live in balance with nature and help to create a better world for ourselves and generations to come. What happens next is up to us.” David Attenborough, A Life on Our...
by glcweb | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
More and more people are looking at their personal sustainability, and there has never been a more crucial time to do so. With most of us having spent a bit more time at home over the past 18 months, it is fair to say there has been a welcome increase in consciousness...
by glcweb | Mar 26, 2021 | Community, Energy, Natural areas, Veganism
We’re all in this together – elders, boomers, millennials and youth. People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are taking action in our community to respond to the climate emergency. We need to talk about it, act personally and collectively, and engage with...
by glcweb | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
When you went to the local shops, took the kids to school or visited a nearby café today, did you walk, run, cycle, scoot, wheel, skate or even rollerblade? If so, you were engaging in active transport. Active transport is beneficial for your health, your wallet and...
by glcweb | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Green Living Centre successfully pivoted to working online in this challenging year. It was great to engage with our community through webinars, social media, and some face-to-face workshops. We’d like to share with you some of the highlights of our...
by glcweb | Nov 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
The State of the Climate 2020 report from the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO tells us that 2019 was the hottest and driest year on record, and we can expect more frequent and intense heatwaves, longer fire seasons, and shifting rain patterns across Australia. ...
by glcweb | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
“Put simply, if we fix our food, we can fix people and planet. If we carry on as we are doing today, it will end badly for both. What is so incredibly exciting is that we know how to transform global agriculture from the planet’s number one threat, to the number...
by glcweb | Sep 25, 2020 | Community, Design, Energy, Natural areas, Reuse & Recycle
Are you planning a home renovation, retrofit or new build? It’s worthwhile considering sustainable design in your plans as it will reduce your carbon footprint and improve the livability of your home. The underlying principle behind sustainable design is consideration...
by glcweb | Jul 1, 2020 | Community, Food, News, Plastic, Reuse & Recycle
It’s Plastic Free July, time to look at ways to reduce the amount of plastic we use in our lives. Why reduce plastic use? Most plastics are made from fossil fuels so if you reduce your use of plastic, you’re reducing carbon emissions. If plastics are not disposed...
