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GREEN CONCRETE ENVIRONMENTAL SONGS CD

Positive up beat music by Gerry Skene that teaches about the environment & passes on educational messages.

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NEW ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR

A new personal ecological footprint calculator that is animated is now available on EPA Victoria's website

Access the calculator here...

POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING

Have you just become the owner of a heap of polystyrene packaging from computers?
If so there is an answer to your problem! Polystyrene can be recycled through GDP Industries.

Read more....

National Schools Solar Program and Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative

The Australian Government's National Schools Solar Program (NSSP) helps schools to take practical measures to improve the sustainable management of their energy and water resources. The NSSP replaces the Green Vouchers scheme. Find out more about accessing a grant of up to $50,000 by clicking here

In addition, funding is also available for Victorian schools, through the Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative to:

- install solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems
- install interactive energy monitoring systems
- provide educational materials on renewable energy and energy demand

Find out more...

Did You Know....

In anaerobic or airless landfills food waste produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas

Methane is 21 times more potent than another dangerous greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2).

Australians throwaway over 3 million tonnes of food annually through overshopping and food waste from the table.

About 1 tonne of food waste sent to landfill produces methane with the equivalent of about 750kg of CO2. This would fill 15,000 black balloons, and is the same as driving over 3,000 km.

Geelong Sustainable Living Awards

The Geelong
Sustainable Living
Awards is a program
proudly supported by
the Geelong Advertiser,
GT magazine, City of Greater Geelong,
Barwon Water and Bunnings.
The awards recognise excellence in sustainable living and reward those that have successfully
adapted to this way
of life. They also encourage others to
take similar steps.

This competition is
open to homes and schools in the Barwon Region.

Entries Close 23rd October 2008

Find out more...

Junior Landcare Grants Program

Through the Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects.

The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment including:
- Water quality/
conservation
- Waste reduction/recycling
- School Gardens
- Biodiversity
- Land

Closing dates:
Round 4:
24th October

Find out more...

FREE RESOURCESMART - WASTE WORKSHOP
Only a few places left!
27 August 2008, North Geelong

ResourceSmart Schools is Sustainability Victoria's new program for schools incorporating the following areas of learning: waste, energy, water and biodiversity to encourage behaviour change and understanding in sustainability issues. It is integrating and expanding on existing programs including Waste Wise and the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI Vic).

Schools that have not received one of the funded ResourceSmart places for either the waste or core modules are invited to attend a FREE ResourceSmart Schools - Waste Workshop.

This FREE workshop will provide you with information tools and resources to assist your school to minimise the consumption of natural resources and production of waste and to implement environmentally conscious actions that people can readily take on as part of their day-to-day lives.

Support will be provided to schools post the workshop to develop their waste minimisation program and assist with certification.

Click here for more details

NEW RESOURCES

New Teaching Guide - How to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in schools

cover of ResourceSmart Schools waste guise

The How to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in schools guide, which you can download (see below), includes teaching and learning resources to support Victorian students, teachers and the local community to reduce waste and is aligned with the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Victoria (AuSSI Vic) and the expanded ResourceSmart Schools - Waste program.

Download the guide here

School Environment
Education Directory North East

The School Environment Education Directory (SEED) North East has been established to provide teachers, educators and environment staff easy access to information and resources on environmental sustainability that relates to North East Victoria.

The curriculum resources section of the SEED website, is presented in the topics of biodiversity, climate change, general sustainability, waste and water.
The activities range from Prep to VCE and are suitable for all locations (not just the North East).

To access the website click here

ART of SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
20-21, 23-24 October 2008

After a successful start to this festival last year, the Art of Sustainability Festival is on again at the National Wool Museum.

The festival includes FREE sustainability workshops for students and teachers.

For a copy of the program brochure click here.

For enquiries please contact Meg Parker at parker.meagan.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

2008 RESOURCESMART SCHOOLS AWARDS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY
22ND AUGUST

Entries for the 2008 ResourceSmart Schools Awards close this Friday.

The awards, sponsored by Sustainability Victoria, recognise Victorian schools working towards a sustainable future and offer a $25,000 prize pool to assist schools with their sustainability projects.

The 2008 ResourceSmart Schools Award categories are:

Victoria’s Energy Smart School of the Year Award;
Victoria’s Water Smart School of the Year Award;
Victoria’s Waste Smart School of the Year Award; and
Victoria’s Biodiversity Smart School of the Year Award.

Entries close Friday, 22 August, 2008, with the awards ceremony being held in November, 2008.

To find out more click here.

For further information on the Awards visit www.onelifeoneworldourfuture.com or contact Michelle Pipino at michelle@fire-starter.com.au or on (03) 9329 3736






Hot news: GREEN CONCRETE ENVIRONMENTAL SONGS CD Positive up beat music by Gerry Skene that teaches about the environment & passes on educational messages. Find out more... NEW ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR A new personal ecological footprint calculator that is animated is now available on EPA Victoria's website Access the calculator here... POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING Have you just become the owner of a heap of polystyrene packaging from computers? If so there is an answer to your problem! Polystyrene can be recycled through GDP Industries. Read more.... National Schools Solar Program and Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative The Australian Government's National Schools Solar Program (NSSP) helps schools to take practical measures to improve the sustainable management of their energy and water resources. The NSSP replaces the Green Vouchers scheme. Find out more about accessing a grant of up to $50,000 by clicking here In addition, funding is also available for Victorian schools, through the Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative to: - install solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems - install interactive energy monitoring systems - provide educational materials on renewable energy and energy demand Find out more... Did You Know.... In anaerobic or airless landfills food waste produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas Methane is 21 times more potent than another dangerous greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2). Australians throwaway over 3 million tonnes of food annually through overshopping and food waste from the table. About 1 tonne of food waste sent to landfill produces methane with the equivalent of about 750kg of CO2. This would fill 15,000 black balloons, and is the same as driving over 3,000 km. Geelong Sustainable Living Awards The Geelong Sustainable Living Awards is a program proudly supported by the Geelong Advertiser, GT magazine, City of Greater Geelong, Barwon Water and Bunnings. The awards recognise excellence in sustainable living and reward those that have successfully adapted to this way of life. They also encourage others to take similar steps. This competition is open to homes and schools in the Barwon Region. Entries Close 23rd October 2008 Find out more... Junior Landcare Grants Program Through the Junior Landcare Grants Program, any school or organisation that would like to involve their students in landcare projects, in conjunction with local landcare groups, can apply for grants to assist them with the cost of their projects. The program targets major issues relevant to our natural environment including: - Water quality/ conservation - Waste reduction/recycling - School Gardens - Biodiversity - Land Closing dates: Round 4: 24th October Find out more... FREE RESOURCESMART - WASTE WORKSHOP Only a few places left! 27 August 2008, North Geelong ResourceSmart Schools is Sustainability Victoria's new program for schools incorporating the following areas of learning: waste, energy, water and biodiversity to encourage behaviour change and understanding in sustainability issues. It is integrating and expanding on existing programs including Waste Wise and the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI Vic). Schools that have not received one of the funded ResourceSmart places for either the waste or core modules are invited to attend a FREE ResourceSmart Schools - Waste Workshop. This FREE workshop will provide you with information tools and resources to assist your school to minimise the consumption of natural resources and production of waste and to implement environmentally conscious actions that people can readily take on as part of their day-to-day lives. Support will be provided to schools post the workshop to develop their waste minimisation program and assist with certification. Click here for more details NEW RESOURCES New Teaching Guide - How to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in schools The How to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in schools guide, which you can download (see below), includes teaching and learning resources to support Victorian students, teachers and the local community to reduce waste and is aligned with the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Victoria (AuSSI Vic) and the expanded ResourceSmart Schools - Waste program. Download the guide here School Environment Education Directory North East The School Environment Education Directory (SEED) North East has been established to provide teachers, educators and environment staff easy access to information and resources on environmental sustainability that relates to North East Victoria. The curriculum resources section of the SEED website, is presented in the topics of biodiversity, climate change, general sustainability, waste and water. The activities range from Prep to VCE and are suitable for all locations (not just the North East). To access the website click here ART of SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL 20-21, 23-24 October 2008 After a successful start to this festival last year, the Art of Sustainability Festival is on again at the National Wool Museum. The festival includes FREE sustainability workshops for students and teachers. For a copy of the program brochure click here. For enquiries please contact Meg Parker at parker.meagan.a@edumail.vic.gov.au 2008 RESOURCESMART SCHOOLS AWARDS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST Entries for the 2008 ResourceSmart Schools Awards close this Friday. The awards, sponsored by Sustainability Victoria, recognise Victorian schools working towards a sustainable future and offer a $25,000 prize pool to assist schools with their sustainability projects. The 2008 ResourceSmart Schools Award categories are: Victoria’s Energy Smart School of the Year Award; Victoria’s Water Smart School of the Year Award; Victoria’s Waste Smart School of the Year Award; and Victoria’s Biodiversity Smart School of the Year Award. Entries close Friday, 22 August, 2008, with the awards ceremony being held in November, 2008. To find out more click here. For further information on the Awards visit www.onelifeoneworldourfuture.com or contact Michelle Pipino at michelle@fire-starter.com.au or on (03) 9329 3736


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