Some interesting articles about sustainable living from our members and colleagues.
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
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) Update
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association update about issues around Port Stephens and the activities of our local council. 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
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) Update
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association update about issues around Port Stephens and the activities of our local council. 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
Is yours a healthy home – how can you tell?
Nadine Samwell is an interior designer with a focus on the use of sustainable materials and she takes us through some simple ways we can improve the indoor air quality of our homes. Read more