So you’ve switched to renewable energy, you’ve installed solar panels, you’re doing your bit. But what happens when the solar panels reach the end of their useful life. A recent story on ABC suggests that at the moment most solar panels are ending up in landfill. Which is not good. What’s the solution? Recycling! Ann-Charlott […]
Students and teachers from Beauty Point Public School played host for the third meeting of the Zero Emissions Schools Network (Mosman) on August 4rd. With greater Sydney in lockdown, it had to be online but, thanks to some video magic, we still got a tour around the school’s environmental trail. The trail takes you past […]
Love your work. Do something meaningful. Boost your wellbeing. It’s no secret that having a sense of purpose is one of the best ways to enhance your overall wellbeing* and, if you have the time and the energy, volunteering can contribute greatly. But what to do, and where to start? Inspired by NBC’s environmental awards […]
Our first Sunny and Share installation, funded by our Community Giving Fund and private donations, was launched at a lunch party at Pioneer Clubhouse.
In spite of the cold and rainy day, there was a great crowd who enjoyed yummy food, a raffle, a sale of artwork and freshly potted succulents, speeches, a cake, fairy lights, music and dancing. How lovely to see so many friends and supporters, including the Mayor Michael Regan, Councillor Candy Bingham, CEO of One xx, and xx, Federal MP Zali Steggall’s chief of staff.
The last six months have been our busiest so far. This is a quick run down of just some of the things we’ve been up to. 19 May: Kirsty & Anna from ZESN’s Advisory Group and Ursula attended the breakfast panel with Matt Kean MP, NSW Minister for Energy and Environment and Chris Bowen MP, Shadow Minister […]
Sustainability stories, wormy tales and lots of bright green ideas at the second meeting of the Zero Emissions Schools Network – Mosman.
Volunteers warmly welcomed. Passionate about taking action on climate change? As more people in our communities want to lower their emissions and our work expands, we are very keen to hear from you and your friends. Drop us an email! Give Lesley, Markets program leader, a call on 0410 621756 about our Markets. Email Ursula, […]
It’s been a week of winning prizes and kicking goals. North of the Spit Bridge, a range of local heroes in environmentalism on the Northern Beaches gathered last week for the Council’s annual Eco Awards. Legends such as Phil Colman, who has dedicated his life to protecting Long Reef, and Brendan Donohoe, dogged campaigner for […]
Sunny and share is go! It only took two days for a team of three Solarpro solar installers to add a 13.3 kW system to the roof of local charity Pioneer Clubhouse. “We’re all thrilled to see the solar panels going on the roof,” says Megan Robert, recovery support worker at Pioneer Clubhouse. “It’s not […]
As we take small steps along a long road it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the huge challenges we face in addressing climate change. However, there’s hard science to prove that small cumulative actions are an essential part of driving community change. And, most important, they can make you feel much better! Remember, small steps, long […]