Some interesting articles about sustainable living from our members and colleagues.
Sustainable Futures Festival 2022 – evaluation and photos
On 11 September 2022, EcoNetwork Port Stephens held its first Sustainable Futures Festival Day. The sun shone brightly on the 1000 people attending the festival at St Philip’s Christian College … Read more
Sustainable House Day 2023
Sustainable House Day (SHD) 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. Read more
Gardens that can withstand holiday neglect!
Sometimes people say … ‘I can’t have a garden, it’s too much responsibility and I like to go away on holidays’. Little do they know, it is possible to have the best of both worlds! Read more
The fragile state of the world’s food system
Few issues highlight the importance of sustainability more than the current food crisis afflicting the world. Rob McCann shares his opinion on this deteriorating situation. Read more
Ask Bunnings to ditch bird-killing poisons
A petition calling on Bunnings to take certain rodenticides off their shelves saw over 23,000 people sign up. Your action today may save the life of that beautiful Tawny frogmouth or Powerful owl tonight. Read more
Meet CLEANaS
CLEANaS is the Clean Energy Association of Newcastle and Surrounds, a not-for-profit association formed in 2012 by a group of locals passionate about clean energy. Read more
Anna Bay’s Helipad or Heliport – what’s the difference?
On Sunday 23 January, members of the Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) Committee attended a large public meeting next to the site of a proposed aircraft facility on Nelson … Read more
How Green is your Caffeen?
How Green is your Caffeen? By Rebecca Jaensch, PSC Waste Education Officer Green Caffeen is a FREE reusable swap and go system for eco-focussed cafés and coffee lovers across Australia. This … Read more
Tracking the sun – Solar on the go
When EcoNetwork member Neil Ritchie retired, his first project was to build a portable sun tracking solar panel for his camper trailer. Find out how … Read more
Caravanners on the move – managing wastewater
Responsible wastewater management is an important part of caravanning to protect public and environmental health. Peter Rogers outlines the nature of caravan wastewater and options for best practice disposal. Read more