Achieving carbon neutrality is challenging for smaller organisations but a very important one to tackle if you are a values-led organisation that understands the significance of the carbon targets on every social issue covered by the NFP sector. Zero Together is helping charities to achieve this goal. They offer a software based solution combined with advisory designed for cost and resource constrained small organisations.https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2021/11/the-enterprise-making-carbon-neutrality-possible-for-charities/
Imagine only paying $1 a day for heating. This is now a reality for some social housing tenants in NZ as this pilot will address the growing issue of energy poverty for the most vulnerable.The Passive House Standard originated in Germany. It is recognised internationally as a best practice benchmark for low energy use, indoor environmental quality and health performance, and it is exciting to see it applied to social housing in first for Australasia.www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/latest/126303137/heating-for-1-a-day-kainga-oras-first-passivedesigned-social-housing-block-is-a-blueprint
Sobah is an Aboriginal-owned, non-alcoholic beer company that infuses native ingredients into its beverages. Each craft beer is designed to promote healthy lifestyle choices and wellness, social equity, sustainability, raise positive awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, smash stereotypes, unite people and of course, quench thirst.It's a great idea if you are looking for a refreshing (and meaningful) change during lockdown.Image: https://sobah.com.au/
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best is right now."Not sure what to do after reading the IPCC report last week? What about volunteering to growing indigenous seedlings that can improve the environment and create homes for wildlife? Next intake is September 2021.https://treeproject.org.au/how-you-can-help/become-a-grower/
