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Think before you fling
Date: 13-Nov-09
Author: The industry body for archivists reminds participants in Planet Ark's Friday File Fling of a few important considerations
South Australian Plastic Bag Ban a Success!
Date: 05-Nov-09
Author: Anne-Marie Byrne
Six months into South Australia's historic ban on plastic bags, an estimated 200 million checkout style bags have so far been stopped from entering landfill.
When it comes to printer cartridge recycling, Australians have an inkling!
Date: 16-Sep-09
Author: Michelle Cook
'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' celebrates 10 million returns
GreenPower discount now available when you switch with Jackgreen
Date: 09-Sep-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Every time someone signs up for accredited GreenPower there's less greenhouse gas emitting coal being burnt to make electricity.
Ditch plastic bags for good!
Date: 08-Sep-09
Author: Michelle Cook
This Saturday, 12 September 2009, the first ever international plastic bag free day will be held. Show your support by saying NO to plastic bags!
The results are in
Date: 08-Sep-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Branches of Aussies take part in National Tree Day!
'PaperCutz 4 Planet Ark' aims to change Australian business
Date: 08-Sep-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Read about how cutting down paper, not trees, is good for business and good for the environment.
Share your National Tree Day experience with the world!
Date: 17-Aug-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Add your National Tree Day images to our new online gallery
Today is National Tree Day
Date: 02-Aug-09
Author: Michelle Cook
All around Australia, green thumbs great and small are gathering their gardening gear in anticipation for National Tree Day!
Today is Schools Tree Day!
Date: 31-Jul-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Students from about 2,000 Australian primary and secondary schools are today rolling up their sleeves and playing in the dirt for an important environmental cause.
Help us reach 15 million seedlings!
Date: 30-Jul-09
Author: Michelle Cook
It's not to late to register your site. If you're holding a tree-planting event for National Tree Day then make it count!
Jumping Geraniums
Date: 28-Jul-09
Author: Michelle Cook
Meet our Schools Tree Day ambassador Fifi Forget me not