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A garbage bin that's fun to use
Waste is a big concern for cities. Sencity seeks to fight this apathy by turning litter disposal into a game with its new TetraBIN, a connected trash bin that rewards you for tossing out your garbage. https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/04/tetrabin-smart-garbage-can/
29 March 2017 by IdeaSpies

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Gold BMW spotted in Sydney
I spotted a gold BMW in Sydney near Chinatown last week, I've never seen a gold car before and wonder why there are so many silver cars but no gold?
29 March 2017 by oliver

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A world premier trampoline experience free in the CBD
In Martin Place Sydney today you could see rehearsals for this colourful performance which goes till April 1. It's by Legs on the Wall who began performing in 1984 and have performed around the world since then, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
29 March 2017 by lynnwood

NFP

""http://volunteertaskforce.org.au/services/gardening/" Idea here is to match Volunteers to the Elderly ?so that their gardens can produce home grown food (fruit and veg) which can then be consumed by the resident and/or sold at markets (for a share of the proceeds). The additional labour here could be schools and/or scouts with their incentives being (i) helping the elderly (ii) creating better, cleaner food and (iii) raising funds by selling produce


 
28 March 2017 by rod

Wellbeing

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PeaceMakers helping to stop domestic violence and human trafficking
My Choices Foundation was born from the desire to see families become the focus of prevention and transformation of the most pervasive and intractable forms of injustice against women and girls - domestic violence and human trafficking. Elca Grobler, an AGSM MBA graduate, established this Foundation and was featured at the 40th year celebration of the AGSM last week. www.mychoicesfoundation.org
28 March 2017 by lynnwood

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A new way to give light to disadvantaged communities
The Liter of Light project teaches people in disadvantaged communities how to use recycled plastic bottles and locally sourced materials to light their homes, businesses and streets with solar energy. www.literoflight.org
28 March 2017 by angel