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Bit blurry but you get the gist...our worm farm residents being treated this morning to leftover pumpkin, cucumber, a bit of lettuce with a dash of tea leaves, teabags,strings and tiny bag tag for good measure. They're going to have a ball!!
Worm farms are an efficient way to reduce household waste and produce nutrient-rich fertiliser for the garden.
Did you know that worms can consume and compact waste so well that they can reduce the volume of organic matter by 95 per cent? A tonne of food waste makes 50 kilograms of castings
"Without the work of this humble creature, who knows nothing of the benefits he confers upon mankind, agriculture, as we know it, would be very difficult, if not wholly impossible.”
- Charles Darwin
So what is the best way to set up your own backyard worm farm?
Check out the link: www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-01/war-on-waste-top-tips-for-backyard-worm-farm/8577012
There are 2 or 3 tier worm farms included in the list of products available to residents via the Townsville City Council Water Smart Package.
The Townsville City Council Water Smart Package offers renters, homeowners and body corporates a choice of water saving products and services for the home and garden.
13,540 Townsville residents have already registered. 63.67% of the $10 million dollar funding has been spent. Get in quick before it runs out!
If you haven't registered, here's a link to the site:
watersmart.townsville.qld.gov.au/get-water-smart/order
#reducewaste #getwatersmart #earthworms #thisisqueensland #reducereuserecycle #recyclemorewasteless #waste #recyclemore
Osamu Furukawa is the president of Oz Corp., a company located in Yokohama, Japan, that converts fuel-powered vehicles into electric powered vehicles.
The company’s latest model is the e-Bug, an electric car based on the old version of the VW Beetle,
www.goodnet.org/articles/this-company-creating-ecofriendly-cars-from-classic-autos
This Company is Creating Eco-Friendly Cars from Classic Autos - Goodnet
Japanese Oz Corp converts gas-powered automobiles into vehicles running on electric power.A New Era at Mossman Mill
Mossman (Sugar Cane) Mill was built in 1896 and began operating a year later in 1897.
The mill, in the Douglas Shire in Far North Queensland was originally owned by the growers.
It was acquired by Mackay Sugar Limited (MSL) in 2012.
When MSL announced they would be selling the mill, Far Northern Milling (FNM) was created with more than 100 farmers joining together to buy it back.
After almost 2 years of negotiations, funding to the tune of $20 million from the Commonwealth Government and $25 million from the State Government, Far Northern Milling is the first grower group in Australia to successfully buy back a sugar mill.
Their plans are to transition away from the traditional volatile sugar market and integrate biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, and value-added chemicals through its Daintree Bio-Precinct to be built on 49 hectares of land adjoining the mill
The bio-processing plant will allow the mill and its workers to operate all year round.
www.tropicnow.com.au/2019/july/8/work-on-bioprecinct-to-begin-after-farmers-buy-back-mossman-mill...
Source: Tropic Now, Port Douglas Travel
Images: Tracey Jones Photography, Mossman Sugar Mill Tours, Tropic Now
#greatinitiative #farnorthqueensland #mossmanmill #portdouglas #thisisqueensland #queensland #farnorthqueensland #tropicalnorthqueensland #mossmansugarmill #tropicallife #sugarcare #supportlocal #businesssupportingbusiness
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
In the mountainous region of central Croatia, several small rivers and subterranean waterways converge to feed 16 lakes that form the centrepiece of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
The vast underground water system cuts through the porous karst surface of the area, causing flowing water to seemingly disappear into the earth only to re-emerge elsewhere downstream.
Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum.
It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves.
Recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1979, the national park is one of Croatia’s premier tourist destinations.
Swimming isn’t allowed in these crystal-clear but ecologically fragile pools, although elevated wooden paths wind through the interlaced lakes, allowing for closer looks at the water.
Source: Bing
Image: Johnathan Ampersand Esper / Aurora Photos
#travel #travelphotography #nature #europesummer
Just bee cause!!!!
i out of every 3 mouthfuls depends on bees.
Bees, butterflies and insects play an essential role in pollinating our gardens. They transfer pollen from one flower to another, fertilising plants so they start forming fruits and seeds. Did you know 70 of the top 100 most popular food crops are pollinated by bees, and they pollinate 80% of all flowering plants on Earth?!
Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from honey bee pollination.
Studies show that the addition of bees at a time when plants are flowering significantly increases both the yield and quality of crops.
Australia is, for now, the only continent on earth that remains free from the Varroa destructor mite responsible for spreading viruses and contributing to large scale colony losses globally.
Support a bee hotel in your garden and buy and use more honey daily!!
REPOST: via Townsville City Council
Source: via Wheen Bee FoundationSUSTAINABILITY SUNDAY
This week I got my very own Bee, Ladybird and Insect Hotel just in time for Bee Cause Day!
Bees, butterflies and insects play an essential role in pollinating our gardens. They transfer pollen from one flower to another, fertilising plants so they start forming fruits and seeds. Did you know 70 of the top 100 most popular food crops are pollinated by bees, and they pollinate 80% of all flowering plants on Earth?!
An insect hotel (like mine) is a safe habitat for solitary bees, butterflies, ladybugs and other beneficial insects to increases biodiversity in your garden.
Do you know of any local providers that stock Insect Hotels? Tag them below!
Make sure you take a pic of your insect hotel and share it in the comments below!
More images of the 1970's VW Bug Campers
Campervans have come a long way since then eh!
Today's equivalent, the New 2019 Volkswagen T6 Turbo Diesel Automatic Kombi Surf Bus will set you back around $73k; $79k with all the extras (Additional House Battery, Rear Annex, Side Awning Enclosure, Hot Water, Roof Bed, Side Fly Screen, Alloy Wheels, Solar Charging System, TV & Antenna)
Source: Rokas Laurinavičius, Mechanix Illustrated, Discoverer Campers Gold Coast
#motorhome #kombi #northqueensland #tourismnq
Recycling at Envision - Caring for People & the Environment
Do you run a furniture making store and have no choice but to throw away short lengths of quality wood?
Do you run a computer repair shop and just don’t have the time to be sorting through the dead computers for parts?
Does your school or company have their computer upgrade coming up and are looking for a team who will use what they can and dispose of the rest ethically (through our partners (MRI))?
Get in touch and let Envision know. We will turn your waste into something valuable.
Every project is different but all our teams are dedicated to finding ways of incorporating pre-loved items and materials in our projects.
From components out of old electricals to off-cuts of various materials. Each supervisor collects contacts throughout their area to minimize our impact on the environment and help show the world what can be done with what is considered waste.
envision.org.au/recycling/
#recycling #plastic #environment
James was the first Australian recipient of a Batman-inspired Phoenix Hand made of upcycled plastic from Envisions Hand.
With a 3D Printer and financial support, Envisions Hands' initiative and mission is to provide employment opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers as well as helping disadvantaged people in India, Cambodia, Sierra Leone and around the world with prosthetic hands for simple tasks while waiting to receive medical-grade replacements.
Support and sponsorship for this amamzing initiative is being provided by the following companies and organisation:
The Coca Cola Foundation, Blenners Transport, Lions International, The Police Association of Victoria, Olympic Polymers, Aware Wildlife Rescue, Victorian Men's Shed, Rotary Club of Preston, Glen Waverley, Wonthaggi, Wyndham, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Wyndham City, Eastbourne Primary School, MRI E-Cycle Solutions, Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, UniLodge, Plastic Free, Naturelinks, Australian Animal Rescue, Citipower, Employment Plus, Brace, Bendigo Bank, The Textile Company, Collins Square Hospitality Group, Hobbies & Crafts wth Recycled Materials and Ashwood High School,.
With drop off points for plastic lids around Australia increasing daily, here's your chance to support both an humanitarian as well as environmental Australian initiative with worldwide potential.
COLLECT THESE PLASTIC LIDS FOR THE KIDS
...every one million caps = 100 hands
Milk & cream bottle and carton tops
Softdrink bottle tops
Juice bottle tops
Search Drop Off Points here: envision.org.au/bottle-top-drop-off-locations/
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Envisions Hand in Victoria, supported by
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FAQ TOP 10 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. What sort of bottle caps do you accept? We currently use all flat soft drink, water and milk bottle tops, including those from long life containers. The tops should be numbered either No 2 or No 4 in the recycled triangle but not all are marked. Ideally all bottle caps should be sorted into 2, 4 and unknown. We can use the unknown bottle caps for our R&D projects. We cannot process tops which have other plastic or metal attached – this includes water bottle tops which have pull up tops. Any tops with other numbers like 5 or 7 are not required. We also ask that the caps are cleaned before they are donated and that no extra plastic, metal or other material is attached. Thank you so much for supporting Envision Hands. 2. What about other tops? There are larger tops with No 2 or No 4 noted but we cannot process these at the moment as they are too large to shred with our machinery. Fortunately most recycling plants will process the larger tops as the issue with tops is there size and the automated sensing technology in the sorting phase. To be sure it is worth discussing with your local council about all of these other tops and how they are being recycled. 3. How can I register? You do not need to register, Just start collecting! As a collector you will need to locate your nearest (collection point) and organise deliveries. It is as simple as that. 4. Where can I take my collection? People throughout the country have volunteered to set themselves up as a ‘collection point’. These amazing people have taken on the responsibility of accepting caps from their local area and getting them to our larger more centralised collection points. We are expanding these collection points all the time and can be viewed (here). We are currently in talks with logistics and transport companies across Australia to bring the tops to Victoria. 5. What if I am not close to a current collection point? Let us know at ( customer.service@envisionemployment.com.au ) and we will try to assist through our Rotary, Lions Club and ever growing base of volunteers. 6. Can I set up a collection point? If you wish to be a collection point, please send an email to customer.service@envisionemployment.com.au with your name, phone number, and the location in which you wish to set up the collection point (please include the full address with postcode, suburb, state and the businesses name). 7. Where are the mobility aids distributed? Our mobility aids are distributed to those in need in third world countries but we also support any present need for the need of a short term hand/arm locally. 8. How many lids does it take to make a hand? Approximately 250 lids are used to make a small hand, however the wastage ends up being approximately 500 lids by the time it has been made. For an arm, approximately 500 lids are used with a wastage of approximately 1000 caps. 9. How can I contact you? For all other questions please email customer service at customer.service@envisionemployment.com.au 10. Can I help with any other aspects such as fundraising or volunteering? We are always happy to have further assistance. Please go to envision.org.au/volunteer/
