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25.01.2022 Some wonderful news! "One of the world’s most beautiful birds has been recently recorded in flocks of up to 200 in tropical north Queensland, where previously only a few individuals had been reported since last century." https://bit.ly/2FDsApO

25.01.2022 As part of 'Spoke Up' for Women's Health Week, @GirlsonBikesACT are running a social ride for migrant and refugee women to connect (this Sunday 6th September). As well as building community and empowering women, Girls on Bikes supports the circular economy through re-purposing second hand bikes from around Canberra. Goodspeed Bicycle Company

24.01.2022 Milly Cooper and Meghan Bergamin are two of 60 volunteers that have been helping Namadgi recover after the Orroral Valley fire. "Namadgi is a really important place for a lot of Canberrans. The smoke haze and the fires affected a lot of people and being able to volunteer is a way that they can give back and be part of the solution.": https://bit.ly/3f16HxQ

21.01.2022 If you're feeling overwhelmed by the world's climate challenge, this doco by Craig Reucassel (who also made 'War on Waste') explores tangible ways we can all tackle the problem and save planet A! First ep screened last night on ABC Australia, but you can catch up here:

20.01.2022 Nothing like a visit to the Recycling Discovery Hub, complete with 'MRF snow' and landfill 'birthday cakes', to encourage us to cut down on our packaging. Did you know that 250 tonnes of recycling per day enters the ACT regional centre? Some hot tips from the experts:... - Don't dispose of batteries in the bin (they can cause fires when they reach the centre) - Only packaging and containers and bottles can be recycled - Nothing smaller than a credit card - Wipe, scrape or rinse containers - Lids in the bin and bottles in the recycling - Think about what you are buying is a drink in an aluminium can just as good? More info at: at: https://bit.ly/3iIMCx4

20.01.2022 How do we save the ocean?! Was the first question Dr Sophie Lewis heard when we visited Pinnochio Early Learning Centre for #NationalScienceWeek. We explored the ways that our actions in Canberra can affect the Ocean, and how we can take care of it from afar

19.01.2022 Want a bushfire-smart garden? Here's what's involved.

19.01.2022 Head to the Tuggeranong SpringFEST Sustainability Fair to get a look at new ways to reduce your environmental footprint, plus connect with others in your community!

19.01.2022 Can you speak frog? Or appreciate a good croaky tune? Then get ready for the Frog Census. Just as we are crawling out of our Winter caves, Canberra's frogs are starting to fill their evenings with song. This is the perfect time to estimate their numbers. Join FrogWatch in helping monitor different species and populations around the ACT this October!... Info at: https://ginninderralandcare.org.au/frogwatch-census/

18.01.2022 We visited Dickson College - Official Page’s design and textiles class, who have been researching and practising sustainable ways to make clothing. This semester is all about #upcycling. Their first challenge, ‘Wham! Bam! Slacks!’, was to modify a second-hand pair of jeans or pants. Stay tuned for future projects. We are going to visit again to capture their final upcycled works!... #circulareconomy #sustainablefashion

15.01.2022 We may have achieved 100% renewable energy, but the ACT's ecological footprint might surprise you. For more info on the state of Canberra's environment and how sustainable we really are as a region, check out our new State of the Environment website: https://actsoe.com.au/report/

15.01.2022 Here fishy fishy fishy fishy Monday was #ThreatenedSpeciesDay. Of the kaleidoscope of beautiful wildlife that need protection in the ACT, fish often get overlooked. The Macquarie Perch is an #endangered species that has been impacted by habitat modification. This video was taken by ecologist Mark Jekabsons during a translocation in 2017, in an effort to increase genetic diversity.... To learn more about the 54 threatened species we have in the ACT, and what we can do to help them, visit our new State of the Environment website: bit.ly/329c3Cp

14.01.2022 From July next year, no more single use plastic in the ACT!!

14.01.2022 Welcome to Dhawura Ngadjung - the Northside Hubb of the Academy of Future Skills! As part of her appointment as ACT Scientist of the Year, Dr Sophie Lewis donated equipment to the Academy for students and teachers across the ACT region to access. Yesterday we saw this equipment in action with educators, Lake Ginninderra College Girls in STEM demonstrators and Evatt Primary School students, all learning together - measuring the water quality of local ecosystems.... If you are a teacher who would like support teaching STEM, or need a space to experiment and problem solve with your class, this is the place!: https://bit.ly/2PLvme8

14.01.2022 https://ab.co/3ilgpLR #sustainability #emissions #ecologicalfootprint

13.01.2022 According to researcher Bronwyn Wilkes of ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society there is much more in a veggie box than veggies.

12.01.2022 The effects of our Black Summer didn't end in February. Help us identify the ways that bushfires affect the health of our community by filling out this 5 minute survey.

11.01.2022 This would be a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning!

10.01.2022 Earlier this week the Commissioner learned about circular initiatives Icon Water is undertaking to reduce waste, improve sustainability and community outcomes. These include: - re-purposing sludge to produce compost - recycling glass to use as a local sand alternative - diverting contaminated soil from landfill... #CircularCBR #circlecities #NoWaste

10.01.2022 "Learn everything you need to know about fighting food waste in this free online workshop." https://bit.ly/3mayDm7 Canberra Environment Centre #lovefoodhatewaste #sustainability

08.01.2022 Last chance for a #SatelliteSelfie tomorrow! (Friday 10:09-10:19am). What does everyone have up their sleeve? #NationalScienceWeek bit.ly/2YgFtw9 Jimmy Walsh & Matt McMahon Science at The Australian National University

08.01.2022 Earlier this year Salon Canberra was delighted to host Thinking in Circles: Canberra's Circular Economy Forum, held in partnership with the Office of the Commis...sioner for Sustainability and the Environment. The forum featured speakers including Dr John Hewson AM, Sophia Hamblin Wang, Noam Maitless and Dr Sophie Lewis and provided real-world case studies from leading Canberra businesses ONA Coffee Girls on Bikes and Capital Brewing Co. who have become recognised leaders in the blossoming Canberra circular ecosystem. Some of the ideas presented were captured in a short series of clever infographics put together by Canberra based artist and creative Arran McKenna. Take a look for some practical examples and ideas you might be able to use in your own home or business. See more

08.01.2022 It’s not to late to register to hear Commissioner Sophie Lewis in conversation with Tim Flannery about the Paris targets and necessary #climateaction: https://bit.ly/2QEdouz

08.01.2022 Have you ever been told "Just compost, it's so easy!" but then have been unsure about aspects such as carbon to nitrogen ratio, or frustrated by a slow, sloppy or stinky pile? To kick off science week, Capital Scraps Composing is getting down and dirty with the fundamental science to help you compost successfully. Register here:

08.01.2022 How are you planning to have a #SustainableChristmas? One thing you can do is to buy gifts second hand. And this weekend is the perfect time. Get ready for the @garagesaletrail! This year it has exploded out of our garages and onto the online sphere. Which means you can search for local garage sales IRL or peruse items from the comfort of your home. ... It's also not too late to set one up yourself: www.garagesaletrail.com.au

07.01.2022 An Australasian Darter snags lunch at @jerrabomberrawetlands #catchoftheday Dave Bassett

07.01.2022 Wondering why wattle popped in Autumn and parrots are already nesting? This might answer your questions.

07.01.2022 Have a story to share? Submissions for the Future Film Festival close on the 25th of September!

06.01.2022 There are tons of incredible orgs, initiatives, groups and businesses in Canberra working towards a #sustainablefuture. SEE-Change have recently compiled them all into a comprehensive mind-map. Dive in, if you want to get involved or support one!:

06.01.2022 Something else to celebrate - well done citizen scientists!

06.01.2022 "A social enterprise start-up powered by a City of Sydney grant has devised the zero-waste solution, of ‘lending’ coffee beans to local businesses and taking back the coffee grounds for reuse." https://bit.ly/3hx5GOJ City of Sydney #sustainability Kua

06.01.2022 Yesterday we visited Majura Primary’s year 3 class who had been designing, testing and building energy efficient shoebox houses! Working with the Academy of Future Skills they learnt about the positioning of solar panelsrelative to the movement of the sun and earthand tested insulation materials to put together a ‘cool home’. It was so inspiring to see how enthusiastic these students were. And that the science they learnt could be applied to their home life, helping them to craft a #sustainablefuture for themselves.

05.01.2022 "Researchers exploring the depths of the northern Great Barrier Reef have found a rare species of "walking" fish never before recorded in Australian waters." https://ab.co/2DJY3Wk #nature #walkingfish #greatbarrierreef

05.01.2022 Working on your Saturday morning renos? Consider using the 'Switch Calculator' to find our how much you could be saving by going electric. Conservation Council ACT Region #sustainablefuture

05.01.2022 "Citizen scientists from around the world are being asked to help complete Australia's longest daily weather record." https://ab.co/3has4fw Citizen Scientists #weather ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society Australian Citizen Science Association Citizen Science Australia

04.01.2022 'What evidence do you believe to be the most important when determining how a place is valued, cared for, and looked after?' Year 5/6 enviro leaders from Ainslie School asked have posed us this question We'd love help answering it! What do you think?

04.01.2022 As part of National Science Week ACT meet a diverse group of #Canberra women using science and art to make a difference in our community: https://bit.ly/3kljmhE Families are encouraged to develop a creative interpretation responding to their stories. #SciArt Indigital Storytelling SEE-Change Robots4Good Nicole Godwin author NatureArt Lab - Art Classes ACT Parks and Conservation Service

04.01.2022 Today is World Car-free Day, and in a city dominated by cars, it's a great time for Canberrans to be thinking about the ways we can veer away from internal combustion engine vehicles. From this year, 62% of our annual emissions will be from transport. We have reached 100% renewable electricity, now let's mirror that in the ways we get around!... This story, about a company in Tassie working to make second hand electric vehicles more available, is a great example of the momentum we need:

04.01.2022 'Thick as a brick' just took on a whole new meaning... 'The humble house brick has been turned into a battery that can store electricity, raising the possibility that buildings could one day become literal powerhouses.'

03.01.2022 A range of photos that showcase nature in all its beauty but also including the trials and tribulations. https://bit.ly/32SF84c Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year #nature

01.01.2022 99% of Natural Temperate Grasslands have disappeared since European Settlement. In Canberra, less than 30% of this habitat is found in conservation areas (reserves or national parks). This makes the recent protection of the Franklin Grasslands a big deal! To have your say on how this Canberra Nature Park is managed and used in the future, go to https://bit.ly/2QM7d7I to fill out the survey, or attend the open day this Sunday. You can learn more about Canberra's grasslands, and what we recommend, at our new State of the Environment site: https://actsoe.com.au/report/ by Mark Jekabsons