Some interesting articles about sustainable living from our members and colleagues.
Caring for Country – with a cool burn
Read about this special Caring for Country event where we learned about the benefits of a culturally-informed cool burn – a low-intensity fire designed to improve land health, re-establish appropriate fire regimes, and reduce the risk and impact of wildfires. Read more
Staying cool and healthy at home in an El Niño summer
Find out more about installing cost-effective retrofits, updating appliances, creating an efficient one-room Cool Retreat and simple adaptations to stay cool and survive heatwaves. Read more
New community liaison with Port Stephens Council
New community liaison for the environment with Port Stephens Council Sue Olsson, Vice-President EcoNetwork Port Stephens. Our first meeting of the Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) on Wednesday 30 August, saw … Read more
Port Stephens Residents @HOME
Join ‘Port Stephens Residents @HOME’ with six weeks of Sustainability at Home workshops. Read more
War on Waste Toolkit Launch
Have you been watching War on Waste? Renew member, Andrew Rupolo, was at the online launch of the WoW Toolkit by Good for the Hood and he gives us the lowdown. Read more
What are you doing in July – Plastic Free July?
This month, millions of people around the world are taking steps to refuse single-use plastic. Last year, participants avoided 2.6 million tonnes of waste!
It doesn’t matter what choice you make, switching to reusable cups, avoiding plastic packaging – what’s your step? Read more
Renew – Hunter Region Branch
The local branch of Renew is looking for opportunities to connect households, businesses, schools and groups in the Hunter’s regional communities with the expert advice and support for us all to work, rest and play in a sustainable and healthy way. Find out how to get involved. Read more
Saving money and energy at home
Saving money and energy at home – living sustainably in comfort all year round. Read more
Brandy Hill Battery Project
Brian Tehan from Renew Australia and EcoNetwork describes the proposal for a battery energy storage system in Brandy Hill. Read more
Plastic lasts forever – is that such a bad thing?
Many people think plastic is the worst material ever invented, assuming it’s all single use. But not only are more plastics being recycled more than once, they can be repurposed and used over and over again. Read more