Archive for the ‘Models’ Category
Models refer to existing sustainable models or frameworks of action that are occurring in Melbourne. A model could possibly be applied elsewhere in a different context. For example, “permablitz” is a model of urban agriculture installation that many people are applying in different parts of Victoria. Sustainable Melbourne strongly encourages environmental organisations and institutions to post their own environmental initiatives (ie. “models”) on the site to share with others. To do so visit the “How to use this site” page and follow the prompts.
Hepburn Community Wind Park
Posted in Models by Maeztri on November 17th, 2008
Hepburn Wind is a registered co-operative (Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative Ltd). Hepburn Wind will be the owner and operator of the Hepburn Community Wind Park, Australia’s first community owned wind farm.
The Wind Park was initiated by the Hepburn Renewable Energy Association (HREA) in conjunction with Future Energy Pty Ltd. Hepburn Wind is managed by an elected Board of Directors, representing the community, as well as business and environmental interests.
As a community owned wind farm, locals and non-locals alike will have the opportunity to invest in the Hepburn Community Wind Park. When you invest in wind energy, you are investing in your future and that of the generations to come.
Tags: community, energy, greenhouse gas, renewable energy, wind farm, wind power
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Peats Ridge Festival
Posted in Models by Maeztri on November 12th, 2008
What: Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts & Music Festival
When: 29 December 2008 to 1 January 2009
Where: Glenworth Valley, NSW – 1 hour north of Sydney
Tickets: through Moshtix
Peats Ridge is the first major event in Australia to run completely on renewable energy and winner of the NSW Government 2008 Green Globe Award for Environmental Sustainability across all industries.
Tags: community, environmental sustainability, Events, festival, Models, Peats Ridge, renewable energy
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Theatre On Toast
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on October 24th, 2008
If you want your children to be sustainable kids who will change our future to a better sustainable future. You can take them to see Theatre On Toast performance of Billi’s Backyard. Theatre On Toast highlights sustainable living and sustainable future with a fun, interactive and educational play.
Tags: children, community, sustainability, sustainable future, theatre
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Seeking a living library for sustainable conversations
Posted in Models by Ferne Edwards on October 22nd, 2008
I was recently contacted by Jane Wilson, TAFE Liaison Librarian, Wantirna Campus Library, for people who live sustainable lifestyles to participate in their Sustainable Building launch as a living book. Please read on for more information. If you’re interested in participating please contact Jane directly - her details are below.
Swinburne University is officially opening a Sustainability Building at its Wantirna Campus. Later in the month, Thursday 30 October, 10am - 12 noon we will be holding a Living Library around the theme of sustainability.
The concept of the Living Library, where people with interesting points of view are able to be “borrowed” for up to 20 minutes at a time was developed in Denmark. The City of Lismore held the first in Australia - click here to learn more about their event.
We are looking to recruit people who would be willing to give two hours of their time and be a book. So far we have a Landscape Gardner, a member of the CFA, a woman who recently held a “sustainable” wedding and a forester who specialises in creating farm forests. I am wondering if you know any you could recommend that I approach.. We “bribe” the books with tea, coffee, bickies and lunch!
Regards,
Jane
Jane Wilson
TAFE Liaison Librarian
Wantirna Campus Library
Swinburne University of Technology
Telephone 03 9210 1296
Email jawilson@ swin.edu.au
Tags: living library, Models, Seeking, sustainability, sustainable lifestyle
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BeGreen Community
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on October 22nd, 2008
Do you want to know the best way to live green? Maybe to build a green house? Or to have a green job? Also to have green investment?
Visit The Environment Site for Australians
Tags: BeGreen, community, environment, green, resources, website
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Melbourne Farmers Market Newsletter for October
Posted in Models by Ferne Edwards on October 2nd, 2008
Below is the Melbourne Farmers’ Market Newsletter for October by Miranda Sharp, Melbourne Community Farmers’ Markets Freelance Food Writing. (Click on the image with the cursor to make it bigger!)
Tags: farmers market, Food, urban food
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Researching what grows green on rooftops
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on September 19th, 2008
Rooftop gardens can be one of the energy saving options for people living in urban areas. It makes your roof not only greener but also creates the building more environmental friendly. Dr. Nick Williams from the University of Melbourne Burnley Campus is conducting research to evaluate the potential of using native vegetation under Australian climatic conditions.
Please visit the University of Melbourne Voice Vol. 3, No. 6 to find more information about green roofs.
Tags: energy, energy saving, green roof, native vegetation, rooftop garden, urban living
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Enjoy a weekend away at the wind-powered Elgo Estate Wine Open Day!
Posted in Models, Movements by Ferne Edwards on September 16th, 2008
Tags: drink, event, Food, model, sustainable food, sustainable wine
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Catchment Detox! Keeping catchments healthy
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on September 15th, 2008
ABC Science presents an interactive game for you while also learning more about catchments. Visit Catchment Detox to start your move!
Play Catchment Detox to see if you successfully manage a river catchment and create a sustainable and thriving economy.
It’s an online game where you’re in charge of the whole catchment. You get to decide what activities you undertake - whether to plant crops, log forests, build factories or set up national parks. The aim is to avoid environmental problems and provide food and wealth for the population.
Tags: ABC science, catchments, game, river management, sustainable water management, water
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Alternatives Blog from the Melbourne Social Forum
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on September 15th, 2008
This announcement was listed on MSF Newsletter - September issue. MSF has launched a new website and an Alternatives Blog
Announcing the MSF Alternatives Blog
The Alternatives Blog gives you the opportunity to post your visions for a socially just, ecologically sustainable and peaceful world. Entries might include how you would like to see the world, current social alternatives being developed or active campaigns and projects.
Send your contribution to us at blogmelbournesocialforum.org or create an account on the MSF website to post your own entry. “Another World is Possible”
Tags: blog, community, community movement, Melbourne Social Forum, website
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