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The countdown to National Tree Day is on!
Date: 02-Jul-09
Author: Michelle Cook
There's now only one month to go until National Tree Day, so what are you waiting for? Get Growing!
Carbon Reduction Label launches in Australia
Date: 29-Jun-09
Author: Planet Ark
Planet Ark and the Carbon Trust have launched the Carbon Reduction Label in Australia.
Watch now: An interview with Jamie Durie
Date: 18-Jun-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Jamie Durie, one of National Tree Day's longest supporters, talks about his involvement in Australia's largest community tree-planting event.
Calling Green Team members
Date: 17-Jun-09
Author: Amy Nancarrow
Are you or your friend, colleague or partner part of a formal or informal Green Team or Sustainability Team at work?
Get growing this National Tree Day for your chance to win!
Date: 15-Jun-09
Author: Michelle Cook
National Tree Day is fast approaching and Planet Ark needs volunteer Site Coordinators to register and run tree-planting sites on Sunday 2 August as well as on Schools Tree Day, Friday 31 July.
Register now for National Tree Day
Date: 05-Jun-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Registration lines are now officially open and the race is on to recruit volunteer site coordinators for National Tree Day!
Jack Thompson digs in on World Environment Day
Date: 05-Jun-09
Author: Michelle Cook
This World Environment Day, Australian film and television actor and National Tree Day Ambassador, Jack Thompson, is urging all Australians to join Planet Ark's tree-planting revolution as National Tree Day volunteers.
Your Ideas Wanted!
Date: 26-May-09
Author: Amy Nancarrow
Planet Ark is keen to hear your feedback on our RecyclingNearYou.com.au website. Australian residents go into the running to win a subscription to G Magazine!
Supporting Tree Day Sites
Date: 19-May-09
Author: Caroline Jones
From mulch to manpower, Planet Ark receive wide ranging and varied offers of help for National Tree Day sites.
CitySmart Home Service rebate available
Date: 14-May-09
Author: Amy Nancarrow
The CitySmart Home Service rebate enables residents of Brisbane City to reduce their home greenhouse gas emissions by improving water and energy efficiency as well as lower the cost of energy bills for free.
Brisbane Council Solar Hot Water Rebate Ending Soon
Date: 14-May-09
Author: Amy Nancarrow
Brisbane City Council's $400 solar hot water rebate program ends 30 June 2009. Check out the program to see how you can make significant savings on your electricity bill as well as reduce your carbon emissions.
FareShare gets a boost!
Date: 13-May-09
Author: Amy Nancarrow
Even more food is set to be diverted from landfill into community meals as Safeway in Melbourne joins the FareShare program.