New Year Resolutions for the Earth!

There are many ways we can help the Earth. Here are some suggestions for New Year resolutions:

  1. Change to 100% Green Energy. Green energy comes from renewable sources such as the sun and wind. For an average family it costs around $1 a day and if everybody who had thought of doing it actually changed, it would revolutionise our energy industry. Details are at http://www.greenpower.gov.au/
  2. Reduce your energy use by at least 10%
  3. Use your car less
  4. Stop buying bottled water
  5. Support small local business rather than large...

Personal growth through community gardening ....... or learning to let go

It never occurred to me when I set out to help build a community garden that I was embarking on a  journey of personal growth.  All I was interested in was growing a few veggies!

 
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We're planning
The Transition Streets Challenge

 

What is it?

The Transition Streets Challenge is an opportunity for neighbours to come together and support each other in becoming more energy and water efficient, more vibrant and more connected.

Each Transition Street will explore energy and water usage, food, waste and transport over a six month period through:

  • Discussions based on a practical workbook
  • Thought provoking challenges
  • Workshops (e.g., permaculture, energy auditing)
  • Events (e.g., a street film night, a local food dinner).

Together they...

Are you passionate about growing food locally?...

Warners Bay Community Garden has put together a list of community gardens. Contact them is you want yours to be listed.

For almost three years we've been running on the smell of an (unsustainable) oily rag and the generosity of like-minded souls, but now we need you to step up.

By signing up members, we not only create a small cash pool but we build our credibility as a voice in the community. As we are often lobbying councils and governments we need to be able to show that we aren't just voices in the wilderness.  In fact there's a whole crowd of us metaphorically banging on their doors.

Fill in the attached form and email to transitionnc@optusnet.com.au and deposit your fee ($20 or $10 concession) as follows:

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Welcome

What are your New Year Resolutions? See some suggestions and tell us yours here.

Concerned about Climate Change or Peak Oil? Want to be part of a sustainable community? Looking for a more connected and vibrant way of life? So are we. Come and join us. (You can now join us on Facebook.) You can find out about our current projects by clicking on the links: the Transition Streets Challenge; Nourishing Newcastle and the Fair Share Festival 2012. Also have a look at our latest newsletter, other projects, stories about local people, and what's on.

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Projects on the go

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