by Carolyn | Feb 26, 2025 | INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“We’re having conversations with young people about what sustainability is and what we can all do to reduce our footprint.” Nicki Kemp, Chameleon House Chameleon Housing provides accommodation and support for young people on the Redcliffe Peninsula. A registered...
by Carolyn | Feb 14, 2025 | INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“I run a rescue fabric business, which means I rescue dead stock that would otherwise go to landfill. Our shop is dedicated to rescuing end-of-life fabrics, haberdashery and sewing essentials.” Joan Kelly, Textile Connections Supporting a circular economy for textiles...
by Carolyn | Feb 13, 2025 | INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“I use everything, everything! Timber is a valuable resource that’s too expensive to throw in the bin. That’s how I look at everything in my business.” Bevan, Timber Dimensions Turning timber into unique, useful products Timber Dimensions makes beautiful wooden...
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 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...
