Category: Reflections
July 20, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #21 – It’s just one packet of chips ….
When multiplied by the number of students, then by the number of days in term, then over a year, then multiplied by the number of schools in the ACT, then across Australia....
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June 23, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #19 – Just a bowl of rice?
Australians may consume around 1g plastic per person via rice annually.
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June 15, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #18 – More about oceans!
Healthy, productive oceans are essential for food, jobs, and the economy.
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May 26, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #15 – This applies at school, work and home….
From our colleagues at Actsmart schools, please...
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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.
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May 4, 2021
Merici College Green Tip #12 – International Compost Awareness Week
This week is International Compost Awareness Week.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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