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June 5, 2024
Merici College Green Tip # 17 – World Environment Day and Great News!
Today is World Environment Day. This opportunity for reflection on the Earth and it's systems that support all life occurs on June 5th each year.
May 30, 2024
Merici College Green Tip # 16 – Feeling the heat even with temperatures dropping?
Regularly check that heaters are set no higher than 22 degrees.
May 23, 2024
Merici College Green Tip # 15 – World Bee Day
We all can contribute to the preservation of bees and other pollinators.
May 15, 2024
Merici College Green Tip # 14 – Your Carbon Footprint
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from the production, use and end-of-life of a product or service.
May 10, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #13 – Your old sponge
You can save money and reduce waste by extending the life of your household sponges..
May 1, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #12 – A Word Cloud!
A word cloud with key concepts of sustainability. Something to think about...
April 10, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #11 – Travel Tips for a more sustainable adventure
As the holidays approach, it is timely to think about what you can do to travel more sustainably.
April 5, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #10 – April 5th is Australia’s Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day is the date each year when humanity's demand on nature exceeds the Earth's biocapacity.
March 28, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #9 – A Lower Waste Easter
With a bit of careful planning, you can reduce your waste whilst still enjoying all the traditions and treats of Easter.
March 22, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #8 – Earth Hour
Saturday March 23rd, 8.30 - 9.30 pm is Earth Hour 2024
March 15, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #7 – Global Recycling Day Monday 18 March.
At Merici there will be a waste audit in the New Quad at lunchtime on Monday, March 18th.
March 8, 2024
Merici College Green Tip #6 – Australian Food Waste Facts
Food for thought? Something to think about...
