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Enviroweek TVC
Our Enviroweek TVC is ready for you to watch, just click on the link below! All of our kids did a fantastic job and it really speaks about the Enviroweek message – ‘It’s not about sacrifice, it’s about living smarter!’ What will your green challenge be? Register now!
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Green-caped crusade
GREENIE Jason Kimberley, founder of the Cool Australia movement, is switching his bike gear to traverse Enviroweek on September 12. As a saviour of the planet, he will wear a green cape but remove it for his pledge: one-minute showers. Kimberley is off to Nepal in October with pal Peter…
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School’s clean sweep
Meadow Heights students are committed to cleaning up their own backyard. Grades four and five from Meadow Heights Primary School will raise money by cleaning up litter from the school yard. Teacher Pina D’Asta said students wanted to help their friends develop environmentally friendly habits. ‘‘Kids go out and throw their…
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Going Green With Bloom Organics
It’s easy being Green with Bloom Organics – Proud Supporter of Enviroweek! “From the grassroots of Bloom, I’ve had a passion for natural materials and ingredients. Bloom Organics, our latest range, is the natural evolution of this passion. Caring for our environment and securing a healthy future for…
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Sewelly’s Enviroweek challenge
Hawthorn hard-man Brad Sewell has taken on a green challenge for Enviroweek, pledging to “carpool for the week”. Enviroweek, held from 12 – 18 September, is a week of action and a time to drive behavioural change and fundraising for environmental organisations. Sewell is aiming to change behaviours of his…
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Greenies host a Candlelight Dinner to celebrate Enviroweek at Howqua
On Tuesday 17th August the Howqua Greenies hosted a Candlelight Vegetarian Dinner to increase student awareness of ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Each student house came to dinner dressed in an environmental theme and donations were collected on entry to the Dining Hall to raise funds…
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Journey to Antarctica
Article by Michael Norton. In 2009 I participated in Enviroweek for one reason, to prove to myself I could put action before words when it comes to living sustainably. Sometimes I talk big about saving the planet but some of my choices aren’t really consistent with my green values.…
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Download your free Enviroweek poster now!
Download your free Enviroweek poster here and fill in your details. Stick it up where everyone can see it and encourage your friends and family to sponsor you during Enviroweek. Click here to download
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Top Tips – For A Green Pet
Pets are a big part of our lives. They are important members of the community and like us they have an impact on the environment. On one hand they consume resources and on the other they have a positive impact on peoples’ happiness and the way we interact…
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Enviroweek 2009 – What We Achieved
Number of Participants – 423 Number of Actions Committed to – 519 The following chart and table summarises the actions taken during the first ever Enviroweek in 2009. Please note that where possible we have grouped the self-nominated, “other” actions into the proscribed action list. Thanks to our creative Enviroweek participants as…
Top fundraisers
Total Raised $67,347.00
Individuals
| 1. | Emma Kimberley | $1,180.00 |
| 2. | Anna Phipps | $300.00 |
| 3. | Caroline Kimberley | $230.00 |
| 4. | Biddy Myres | $195.00 |
| 5. | Fionnuala Maye | $180.00 |
Teams
| 1. | Cool Australia Trust Team | $2,900.00 |
| 2. | Team HSNTECH | $1,011.00 |
| 3. | MKT | $545.00 |
| 4. | Dean World Cargo | $450.00 |
| 5. | Reece Australia | $270.00 |
