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Friday, January 13th, 2012
An interesting article to read on the Treehugger, 12/01/2012: http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-agriculture/are-islam-and-permaculture-match-made-heaven.html
Further to a project run in Jordan and that managed to turn an arid, salty desert into fertile soil, a 1 ha permaculture school farm as well as a 16 ha farm permaculture college are now about to open. Please click on the following link to read more about this: http://permaculture.org.au/2011/08/30/jordan-valley-permaculture-project-august-2011-photo-update/
Permaculture (originally referring to “permanent culture”) is an approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that are modelled on the relationships found in nature. It is based on the ecology of how things interrelate rather than on the strictly biological concerns that form the foundation of modern agriculture. Permaculture aims to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs; it’s a system of design where each element supports and feeds other elements, ultimately aiming at systems that are virtually self-sustaining and into which humans fit as an integral part.
According to the teacher running the project in Jordan, “permaculture could be a perfect antidote to the food crises facing the Middle East.”
Tags: agriculture, sustainability, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, sustainable development, treehugger
Posted in CLIMATE CHANGE, General, SCHOOL GARDENS, SOCIAL DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN RESEARCH, SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES | No Comments »
UR Partner’s with Composting Co
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
UR is proud to annouce our partnership with the Composting Co. ‘GAEA: The Composting Co’ is a subsidiary of the larger GAEA: Environmental Services brand, which offers environmentally friendly commercial cleaning and waste management services to Melbourne businesses. The Composting Co are proud to offer the collection of spent coffee grounds to Melbourne businesses, so that these grounds may be diverted from landfill and converted into high quality compost.
The aim of the Composting Co is to encourage everyday sustainability for city residents, by ensuring that food waste that is disposed of in the city is diverted directly to local gardens.
Visit their website for more details: http://www.thecompostingco.com
Tags: the Composting Co, Urban Reforestation
Posted in CLIMATE CHANGE, CREATIVE COMMUNITIES, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, TARGET 3008, Urban Reforestation, URBAN SUSTAINABILITY, URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT, VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY FUND | No Comments »
Spring Update & Film Night!
Monday, September 5th, 2011
Hi Friends of Urban Reforestation!
Happy Spring! We hope you are getting out in your balcony gardens, backgardens or community gardens and digging in with your friends.
Two updates for you:
1) This Wednesday evening 7th of Spetember at the City of Melbourne HUB Building we are having a design consultation session for the new Docklands Community Garden project.
2) We are going to be screening our film “Seeds of Change” on Thursday the 15th of September at 5.30pm – 7.30pm. At our eco-shop on Shop 7 Merchant Street Docklands. We hope to see you there!
Book your ticket here! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2142785128/efbnen
Drinks and food will be provided. The creation of this film is linked to our Target 3008 Project which is supported by the Victorian Government’s Sustainability Fund. Please click here if you would like to register and come along! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139081589517799&ref=ts
Hope to see you there,
Urban Reforestation Team
Posted in CELEBRATE THE DOCKLANDS GARDEN, CLIMATE CHANGE, Film Night, SOCIAL DESIGN, SOCIAL INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN RESEARCH, SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES, TARGET 3008, Urban Reforestation, URBAN SUSTAINABILITY, URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT, VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY FUND | 1 Comment »
UR Releases Results of Target 3008 Project
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Businesses Thinking Globally and Acting Locally on Waste
- Peter Hardy from GHD will present on his recent expedition on the 5 Gyres team aboard the Sea Dragon, sailing through remote oceanic areas to study plastic pollution,
- Elizabeth Kasell, Director of Development from Red Group Holdings will discuss plastic recycling,
- Tania Crosbie, Director of Sustainability at Work, will give an overview of a recent report on ‘Sustainability in the Workplace’ and,
- Emily Ballantyne-Brodie, Director of Urban Reforestation, will talk about the Target 3008 project supported by the Victorian Government’s Sustainability Fund.
To be held on Thursday 25 August, 8:30-10:30am, the Sustainable Living Centre, located on Merchant St, Docklands. Book Now! Cost $100 for non-members and additional representatives from member organisations. RSVP ellen.regos@mwmg.vic.gov.au by 18/8/11
Tags: METROPOLITAN WASTE MANAGEMENT GROUP
Posted in CELEBRATE THE DOCKLANDS GARDEN, CLIMATE CHANGE, CREATIVE COMMUNITIES, Emily Ballantyne-Brodie, PLACEMAKING, SOCIAL DESIGN, SOCIAL INNOVATION, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN RESEARCH, TARGET 3008, Urban Reforestation, URBAN SUSTAINABILITY, URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT, VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY FUND | No Comments »
