Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 3rd, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Image: State of Design
Pedestrians are the lifeblood of cities, past and present. Conceived as an extension of the Melbourne pedestrian experience, this exhibition uses the outside and inside of the City Gallery to chart the ubiquitous yet seemingly invisible role of design in public space. Surfaces, bins, benches, footpath widths, etc: design a good street, create a good city. Curated by Michael Trudgeon.
Date: 17th July – 30th September 2009; opening Thursday, 16 July, 6pm-8pm
Venue: City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall
Cost: Free
More Info: State of Design
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on July 2nd, 2009
Source: Ethical Jobs
Eco Recruitment are currently seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Water Recycling Engineer to be responsible for the implementation, ongoing management and review of recycled water projects. The role will be important in ensuring recycling projects, approved through the Water Plan process are developed and implemented. The position will ensure that proposed recycling schemes protect the environment and human health and underpin the long term sustainability of water resources.
Applications close August 01
See Ethical Jobs for further information.
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 2nd, 2009
Source: Environmental Jobs Network
Image: mattyp via Flickr
Ever wondered how to get a foot in the door of the environmental industry? What roles you could do? Where to go to find opportunities? Environmental Jobs Network (EJN) & Principal Consulting have teamed up to bring you the answers to all your questions in a series of Environmental Careers Workshops.
Date: Wednesday,15th July, 2009
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Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 1st, 2009
Source: Climate Action Calendar. Email Monique Decortis on decortis@ bigpond.net.au to join the mailing list.
Image: marvins_dad via Flickr
Join us for this rare opportunity to hear Michael Reynolds – the “Garbage Warrior” – speak about Earthships and his sustainable principles during his first visit from New Mexico to Australia.
For over 40 years, architect Michael Reynolds has been teaching the world how to live sustainably, promoting a holistic way of living that involves natural and recycled materials, renewable energy and self-generated food and water supplies. Michael is a highly successful author, and has inspired a recent documentary, ‘Garbage Warrior,’ which celebrates his life and work.
Thursday 23 July from 6pm
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Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on June 30th, 2009
Source: Climate Action Calendar. Email Monique Decortis on decortis@ bigpond.net.au to join the mailing list.
Image: ShelterSpace
Murrundindi Climate Network in partnership with the Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd are hosting a workshop on sustainable building. This is the second in a series and will focus on design aspects of sustainable building.
Sunday 12 July , 12pm-5pm
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Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on June 30th, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
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Planning Institute Australia (PIA) Transport Planning Chapter Forum: Can we accommodate more people living along Melbourne’s tram lines?
Wednesday 15th July, 2009 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on June 29th, 2009
Source: Whitehorse 2 Solar
Image: sallysue via Flickr
Please help bushfire survivors get through a Victorian winter in the hills! It will be another year before trees killed by Black Saturday’s fires will be useable as firewood – meanwhile, trees already dead and residents’ woodpiles were incinerated by the fires. Right now, without firewood, many are struggling to keep warm, have hot water and cook meals for themselves. Have you got firewood you don’t really need – at least not for this winter?
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Posted in Models by Kate Archdeacon on June 29th, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter #89
Image via netstarter
Charter Drive is a corporate Car Sharing service, offering CBD businesses access to a fleet of low-emissions vehicles. Financial savings include costs being up to 70% less than the cost of a cab and considerably less than operating one’s own pooled cars. For the same cost as one CBD parking bay, businesses can drive their staff with Charter Drive for up to 4 hours every working day. Carbon emissions savings are made through the centralised sharing and maintenance of a resource that would otherwise be under-utilised. These models of corporate shared resources support the shift to a low-consumption, highly serviced lifestyle in a sustainable future.
Source: “Charter Drive – Swipe into sustainability”, the GreenPages
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on June 29th, 2009
Source: Melbourne School of Land and Environment, Newsletter #16
Image: nicolas.boullosa via Flickr
Smart Garden Watering gives all Melbourne and Geelong gardeners the capacity to make informed decisions on achieving a water efficient garden. The program determines the amount of water required for each zone or section of the garden. The postcode of the garden is used identify local climate and also identify native soil type. The program uses the Burnley Plant Directory to provide comprehensive drought tolerance, water use, flower colour information, as well an image for each plant. The algorithms and data sets required for the water calculator model were developed at Burnley. Trials were conducted on mulch, wetting agents, irrigation systems and irrigation control devices as part of the project.
The SmartGardenWatering website, developed by Department of Resource Management and Geography, in conjunction with the Department of Information Systems, University of Melbourne, is the product of a 3 year project funded by the Smart Water Fund.
Source: Melbourne School of Land and Environment, Newsletter #16
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on June 26th, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter #88
Agroforestry plot, Ethiopia; image: treesftf via Flickr
This week, TV presenter and ambassador for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Jamie Durie helped launch the new Greenpeace Good Wood Guide and a Joint Statement on illegal logging at the Sydney Theatre Company. The Good Wood Guide is an online guide for builders, designers, architects and DIY enthusiasts on where to find FSC certified and eco timber. The launch also served as a joint initiative of Bunnings, major timber importer Simmonds and a host of other industry and non-government organisations in the call to halt illegal timber imports and encourage Australians to buy legally sourced timber.
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