by Carolyn | Nov 11, 2024 | Art, Culture & Design, INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“People may think architect designed sustainable housing design is just for the rich. But we feel very strongly that every project should have good, sustainable design, because it’s more affordable to live in. When people don’t have much money it’s even more...
by Carolyn | Nov 4, 2024 | Food & Agriculture, INSPIRATION, Manufacturing & Retail, Sustainability stories
Doing the Green Street Score made me stop and think. We scored well, but there’s always room for improvement. You do things you naturally think are right, but for some questions my reaction was “Oh my gosh, I haven’t even thought of that!” Della, Samford Valley...
by Carolyn | Oct 24, 2024 | Education & Communication, INSPIRATION, Manufacturing & Retail, Transport & Logistics
Emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) fall into three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. These three scopes, defined by the GHG Protocol, refer to the source of emissions and who owns or controls them. It’s important to understand the...
by Carolyn | Oct 15, 2024 | Food & Agriculture, INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. That’s how we tackle sustainability.” Cliff Holden, Owner/Manager, The Long Yard Larder The Long Yard Larder (a friendly café in Samford, just north of Brisbane) has been nibbling away at the...
by Carolyn | Jun 7, 2024 | Food & Agriculture, INSPIRATION
How sustainable is your daily caffeine fix? Read about what makes coffee more sustainable and how to buy coffee that’s better for the planet. Sustainable purchasing – buying coffee Around 75% of Aussies drink at least one cup of coffee a day, which means we go through...
by Carolyn | May 28, 2024 | Education & Communication, INSPIRATION, Manufacturing & Retail, Professional Services, Property & Construction, Transport & Logistics
‘Greenwashing’ is misleading or deceptive publicity from an organisation that aims to present an environmentally responsible public image. Here are 5 ways to recognise and beat it, and pointers on determining if a brand is as sustainable as it makes out to be....
