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June 1, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #16 – United Nations World Environment Day and World Bicycle Day this week
United Nations World Environment Day and World Bicycle Day this week
May 26, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #15 – This applies at school, work and home….
From our colleagues at Actsmart schools, please...
May 18, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #14 – It’s World Bee Day
Bees pollinate an incredible two thirds of the world’s food production - fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds are all dependent upon bees.
May 12, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #13 – So what is the greenhouse effect?
Climate change explained...
May 4, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #12 – International Compost Awareness Week
This week is International Compost Awareness Week.
April 29, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #11 – What can you do to help?
If you are wondering what you can do to make a difference to your environment, here are some ideas from the ACT State of the Environment
April 20, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #10 – Thursday April 22 is International Mother Earth Day.
Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic.
March 30, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #9 – What do we all have in common?
To preserve our common Earth, you can collect all your Easter Egg foil and roll it up together into a ball.
March 24, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #8- Recycle your pens at Merici!
Yes your old pens can be recycled! Another way to reduce waste to landfill and give your "un-useable" items another life.
March 18, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #7 – Lids4Kids
Lids4Kids started in May 2019 to collect plastic bottle tops which were sent to Envision Hands to recycle them into mobility aids for children.
March 10, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #6 – What does waste have to do with CO2?
In the context of our focus on waste this term, you may ask how CO2 levels are relevant?
March 3, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #5 – Clean Up Australia Day this weekend!
Will you make a pledge towards reducing your own waste contribution?