In attending an event on Innovation & Sustainability as part of Small Business Month recently, I took away some valuable tips from Co-Founder of Planet Ark, Jon Dee . The focus of the presentation was on reducing paper usage, however, there were also tips provided on how to save on electricity, fuel and water.
I thought [...]
Sustainable Living
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Sustainability: Good for the Environment and for Your Wallet
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Green Star Buildings In and Around Pyrmont
When 30 The Bond was completed in 2004 at Millers Point, on Sydney Harbour, it became the first office building in Australia to commit to, achieve, and eventually improve on, a 5 Star Green Star rating – placing it at a level of Australian Excellence. More recently, in our own backyard, is the first 6 [...]
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Hey Pyrmont People, Have you Considered Buying Recycled for a Better Environment?
We here at Pyrmont Village spoke to the Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA) recently and were really impressed with what they are doing to support sustainability. They provided us with some information so we could share this with you. If you are keen to find out more about recycling and where you can source recycled [...]
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Pyrmont Ultimo Massive Garage Sale Event
If you are looking to to clear out your second hand goods or seeking a bargain, then join in this community event at Quarry Green. Up to 50 households in Pyrmont and Ultimo will be selling household items, pre-loved clothing and bric-a-brac. This is a great opportunity to reuse and recycle, reduce your environmental footprint [...]
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Hey Pyrmont Community - Are You IN or OUT?
We here at Pyrmont Village are fortunate to have Mihiri Udabage from Generation Wonder (www.generationwonder.com) write us the following thought provoking piece. Mihiri owns and operates Generation Wonder, an on-line store for children, connecting the kids with global communities through the wonder of global products.
How do you know you are a part of community? Is [...]
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Hey Pyrmont, Get Along to GreenTECH 08 Event in Darling Harbour
GreenTECH Australia, the 3rd Australian International Green Build, Design and Technology Show is being held in Darling Harbour and gives you the opportunity to check out the latest green technologies and services, learn and ask questions and network with like-minded people.
Across the road from Pyrmont, the core focus of this event is on sustainable design, [...]
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Understanding Green Star and Workplace 6 in Pyrmont
As environmentally sustainable building practices gain momentum in Australia, and worldwide, it is easy to forget the times of past, when the building industry wasn’t so environmentally aware, and financial cost and construction deadlines often seemed to take precedence over environmental considerations. As public awareness of environmental issues grew, so did awareness within the building [...]
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Calling Style Savvy Women in Pyrmont: VIP Designer Fashion Swap
Hey style savvy Pyrmont residents, if you have designer fashion items that you are over wearing or no longer wear this cool event gives you the opportunity to swap them and walk away with an updated wardrobe. At the same time, support living sustainably, meet others in the community and have some fun!
The Swap My [...]
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Visit Sustainable Houses in the Pyrmont Neighbourhood
Sustainable House Day 2008 offers you the opportunity to step inside the homes of people who are reducing their water, waste and energy needs. You can visit houses in the Pyrmont neighbourhood to learn and experience the benefits of sustainable living from people who have already done it. During this event, learn from the home [...]
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25 Tips to Make Your Apartment an Eco Friendly, Sustainable, Green Paradise!
Renting an apartment should not make you feel exempt from doing your part for the environment and saving yourself some money while you are at it. It may seem like most of the world is talking about “Going Green” but they are talking about their own homes and their cars. What about the apartment dwellers [...]
