“With 12 months to go, the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (www.hellokoalas.com) is beginning to materialise as the signature cultural event for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. Fifty large-scale, creatively inspired fi breglass koala sculptures will dot the landscape, from the coast to the hinterland, to form an innovative Sculpture Trail from September 2014 to December 2015”
Read more: http://hellokoalas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Focus-story-1-9-13-copy.pdf
“Cloud-based business software company NetSuite this week revealed that Sydney-based sustainable packaging company BioPak over a year ago replaced a number of point solutions such as MYOB and Sage’s customer relationship management software with a comprehensive NetSuite-based solution for its business applications.”
http://delimiter.com.au/2013/03/08/biopak-replaces-sage-myob-with-netsuite/
“The spotlight is on Accor’s Mercure brand this year with strong growth cementing its status as Australia’s largest mid-scale hotel chain. The network now boasts 41 hotels in Australia with 17 hotels joining the network since 2010. ”
http://mice.net.au/article/cover-story-mercure-is-down-to-earth-with-conferencing/
“Carbon offsets: Carbon offsets pay for projects that reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. Are they all equal?”
“Sukin, a company that produces affordable, natural skin care solutions, has announced that its products are now available for purchase on Amazon.com. The Australian company, which offers high-quality cosmetic items at affordable prices, is known for its commitment to sustainability in all that it does. Certified carbon-neutral, Sukin provides its customers peace of mind that the skin care products they purchase will not harm the environment.”
“The Carbon Reduction Institute (CRI) has solidified a reputation for offering tangible solutions to companies looking to reduce or even eliminate their carbon footprint. Using a branded NoCO2 Certification Program, they offer their clients a way that they can display and promote their emission status as well as the investment they have made in reducing their contribution of greenhouse gas.”
“Sydney’s biggest and most spectacular New Year’s party in just over a week’s time will be our greenest and most sustainable yet. “Everything we do here at the City is in harmony with Sustainable Sydney 2030, and Sydney New Year’s Eve is no exception,” said Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP.”
“Sustainability has always shaped how Australian-owned company Jasper Coffee operates. But their recent achievement of 100 per cent carbon neutral status tops off their leading standard for successful sustainable business.”
http://www.ecosmagazine.com/?paper=EC152p16
“Many Sydneysiders are doing their bit for the environment by recycling and observing water restrictions. The Herald enlisted the help of the Carbon Reduction Institute at St Leonards to find out what else the average family can do to reduce their carbon footprint.”
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/earth-hour/domestic-blitz-on-emissions-20090323-983s.html
“Dear G, I’m sold on offsetting my travel but I’m not quite sure how to go about it and what to look for in an offsetter. What do you recommend? There are a lot of choices when it comes to offsetting travel.”
Read more: http://www.greenlifestylemag.com.au/335/ask-g-what-look-a-carbon-offsetter