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Positive environmental actions, for everyone.

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🐚🐚🐚 "Someone needs that shell more than you."theconversation.com/this-sum…

This summer, please leave the sea shells by the seashore

Taking that beautiful snail shell could increase the cost of housing for a hermit crab or small shrimp that needs it next. The beautiful conch shell that calls to you is actually an octopus caravan.

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Midweek #motivation! And what a perfect one as we look ahead to this year's positive environmental actions. #climateaction #motivationalquote
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The letter has been signed by former #AustralianoftheYear Grace Tame, Pacific leaders such as the #Vanuatu climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu, author Tim Winton and many other prominent Australians A decision on the case is expected this year. #climateaction abc.net.au/news/2025-01-11/l…

Prominent Aussies demand climate laws to protect future generations

High-profile Australians have backed a letter by young climate warrior Anjali Sharma calling on the government to protect the health and wellbeing of future generations.    

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Local legends to celebrate 👏 🙌 abc.net.au/news/2025-01-11/g…

Given up on recycling? These Aussies are trying to make it easier

More and more people are turning to grassroots recycling initiatives to make up for wider system inadequacy. ABC NEWS spoke to two women who've set up schemes to help make it easier for others to...

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Which ones are you already doing? theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Here are 12 climate resolutions to take with you into the new year

These small but meaningful changes can have a big impact when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint in 2025

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"#Textiles are at risk of becoming the new #single-use #plastic." Plastic-based #textiles are harming our #planet at the cost of convenience, but we can make a difference! Read for some solutions 🌱🌎 abc.net.au/news/2024-12-31/h…

The simple solution to our obsession with clothes made from plastic

Synthetic textiles were once hailed as the future of fashion. Now, we all have to reckon with the consequences.

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Happy New Year! And a huge thank you to you, our community. Thank you for supporting our programs, and most importantly, continuing to take positive environmental action in your daily lives. We can't do what we do without you. Here's to a great and green 2025! 🙌
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If you're celebrating, we wish you a safe, sustainable, healthy and happy #Christmas. Enjoy time with loved ones and time in #nature this #holiday season. #sustainablechristmas #lowwasteliving
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Some #sustainable #seafood options to keep in mind before loading up your plate this #holiday season! 🍤
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Some insights from the inside! theguardian.com/environment/…

Where does the Fogo go? The challenge of recovering Sydney’s green waste – and how you can help

Food and garden rubbish is sorted and then cooked to produce rich compost at this waste management centre

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Aus climate change minister has declared the Paris agreement “is working”, but argued countries must set the most ambitious emissions targets possible for 2035 to limit worsening global heating. theguardian.com/world/2024/n…

Paris agreement is working, Australian minister tells Cop29, but much deeper cuts needed by 2035

Chris Bowen also pledges A$50m to a fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people repair the damage from climate breakdown

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“Australians want to do the right thing, but it is virtually impossible to tell which caddy liners should be used...some liners remain fully intact after 16 weeks of accelerated #composting and we have no option but to remove them by hand.” #Recycling theguardian.com/environment/…

Poor labelling allows ‘massive amounts’ of plastic into Australia’s garden waste, companies warn

Items such as coffee cups and bin liners are wrongly labelled ‘compostable’, leading to calls for governments to impose standards

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Planet Ark recommends to always check for the certified home and certified commercial composting labels.
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Soaking up more of our #solarelectricity is good for both households with rooftop systems and other #electricity consumers. Even small actions, such as choosing the right #rooftopsolar set-up or changing when we use electricity, can make a big difference. theconversation.com/these-3-…

These 3 simple actions can save you money and help make the most of your rooftop solar

Even small actions, such as choosing the right rooftop solar set-up or changing when we use energy, can make a big difference.

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According to a recent poll by the Australia Institute, Aussies waste more than $1 billion on Christmas gifts that don’t get used 😮. The solution is to shift towards more intentional gifting that is more sustainable and brings lasting value. 🎁 planetark.org/newsroom/news/…
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The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched, paving the way for sustainable solutions for space and helping to reduce space junk 🛰️🌎 planetark.org/newsroom/news/…

World’s first wooden satellite rocketed into space

Developed by Japanese researchers, the satellite is in the early testing stages of using timber for Moon and Mars exploration.

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Scientists from #NatGeo have discovered a mega #coral that had been hidden in the southwest #Pacific #Ocean for over 300 years! 🪸 planetark.org/newsroom/news/…

World’s largest coral discovered near the Solomon Islands

What was initially mistaken to be a shipwreck turned out to be an unusually large Pavona clavus coral.

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Under the 'Just Go Zero #Tilos' initiative, the island has successfully diverted 100 per cent of #waste from #landfills and achieved 93 per cent #recycling rate. 🇬🇷♻️ planetark.org/newsroom/news/…
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#Paris plans to create 300 hectares of new #greenspace by 2030 to help combat extreme #weather. What a great way to beat the heat — planting #trees, nature's very own air conditioning! 🌳 planetark.org/newsroom/news/…

Paris to swap parking spaces with trees

The city aims to introduce more green spaces and create a more sustainable, weather-resilient and car-free environment to tackle two major urban challenges.

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Garage Sale Trail saw more than 12,800 garage #sales across the country, with 3.7 million #preloved items finding new homes instead of being thrown away. A great example of how one person’s #trash can become another's treasure! 🧸🧢🪑 planetark.org/newsroom/news/…

Secondhand garage sales keeping valuable goods in circulation

Australia's largest secondhand treasure hunt is reducing waste and fostering community engagement, with thousands of garage sales popped up across the country.

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