Emma Jack :: Sustainability :: Green Events Planning :: Behaviour Change ::

17/02/2016

Re-thinking housing

Another great Understorey piece

With housing now costing five and half times average household income, we meet entrepreneurs from Denmark, […]

24/10/2015

News from the doco makers featured at the Fest-a-con One Planet Film Festival opening night: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/OnePlanetFilmFestival

Another example of trash into treasure and real solutions: "Australian researchers have accidentally discovered a way to remove mercury from water using a material made from industrial waste and orange peel."

Scientists stumble over cheap material that can suck deadly mercury out of oceans.

20/10/2015

Bring on the co-operative structures and collaborations!

Enova Energy becomes first community owned retailer to be awarded a licence, potentially providing a model in way energy is marketed in Australia.

13/10/2015

Take 5 mins today to speak up to your local Reps!

The disallowance motion on Freo's plastic bag ban will occur TONIGHT around 8pm. Below is the letter I have written to the upper house MPs on this. I have had some excellent responses form ALP and ...

14/08/2015

Bring on the Op Shopping n clothes swapping indeed...

Documentary 'The True Cost' unravels the sad facts behind fast-fashion....

14/08/2015

I never knew Dandelion leaves were edible! Last night's pesto was a winner thanks Aham Vritti Herbal for the recipe :) Went down lovely with a fresh borlotti bean inspired pasta sauce.

22/05/2015

Lovely day to deliver a TravelSmart workshop by the river.

Happy Walk Safely to School Day everyone.

Seems like we are our own worst enemy when it comes to making streets safer (and more vibrant). Some primary schools are ramping the fear up by distributing alerts about 'white vans' in the neighbourhood.

Maybe sometimes there is nothing to fear but fear itself.

08/04/2015

Congrats on the media coverage Lisa Boycott Balloons Fremantle!

https://www.change.org/p/fremantle-council-ban-the-use-of-l…

We made it into the media twice yesterday.
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/enviro-warrior-wants-fremantle-to-ban-latex-balloons-20150402-1mdr92.html

11/03/2015

We had a great time with Marissa Verma last weekend. Marissa was introducing us to Noongar culture and history, including totems and coastal rituals.

Big thanks to Amy Vinicombe for the gorgeous photos.

09/03/2015

Like to see more green spaces in Freo?

The City is seeking feedback and ideas on the key focus areas, which will help inform a green plan review and will be reported to council.

Community forum is 6pm to 8pm Monday 23 March (rsvp required)

http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/home/List_of_News_and_Media/2015/March/Green_plan_community_forum