Some interesting articles about sustainable living from our members and colleagues.
Coming full circle with plastics
Last year, Renew members & friends toured the Resourceful Living plastic factory and were excited to see a circular economy in action. Sadly, in October, police investigated a suspicious fire that destroyed this Hodge family business. Read more
Rewiring Australia visits the Hunter
On July 25, international rockstar-engineer Dr Saul Griffith filled City Hall to launch Empowering Newcastle! By Kassia Klinger, author and environmentalist. The Rewiring Australia co-founder born 1974 in south-western Sydney … Read more
Culturally-informed Cool Burn Program
The Firesticks Mentoring Program in the Hunter region culminated in the recognition of 22 new Cultural Fire Practitioners in 2023. The Port Stephens cool burn program is a partnership between the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Hunter Local Land Services, Firesticks and Port Stephens Council. Read more
Sustainable House Day Program of Events 2024
Sustainable House Day provides the opportunity to explore some of Australia’s most unique and inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them. Sign up for the May webinars. 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. March 2024 Update We reported to our EcoNetwork community in EcoUpdate 18 (below on this … Read more
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association Update
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association update about issues around Port Stephens and the activities of our local council. Read more
NSW EPA Plastics Next Steps – have your say
NSW EPA Plastics Next Steps – have your say By Ewa Meyer, Renew Hunter Branch. In 2022 NSW began to tackle problematic plastics by phasing out items like lightweight plastic … Read more
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
Stop, Go, Think … Electric!
Are you experiencing energy bill shock? Renew provides some tips on what’s free, government rebates and the best websites to learn more about energy efficient homes. 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