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Reusable nappy information session
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Reusable nappy information session
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Come along to a free Reusable nappy information session hosted by Nillumbik Shire Council and run in conjunction with Going Green solutions.Learn about the latest alternatives to disposable nappies. Modern cloth nappies are easy to use, comfortable for your baby and easy to clean (no soaking required). Presented by Lucinda (Going Green Solutions) and Dominique Pomeroy (Nillumbik Shire Council), these sessions are very casual and are intended to let people see for themselves what reusable nappy options are around and touch and feel samples on display. There is plenty of time for asking questions from experts on hand (mothers!) who have used them.
Next sessions: - Date: Wed 20th August, 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Venue: Edendale Farm Community Environment centre, Gastons Rd, Eltham (Melway 22 A1)
- Bookings: Nillumbik Operations Centre on 9433 3516
- Cost: Free
- Date: Friday 17th October, 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Venue: Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough (Melway 11 A10)
- Bookings: Nillumbik Operations Centre on 9433 3516
- Cost: Free
Degradable: will fall apart into smaller pieces of the same thing over time
Biodegradable: will be eaten by bio-organisms and turned into organic matter over time
Bio-bags—or are they?Something we hear often in our line of work is ‘we are already using biodegradable bags’. People are then shocked to find out that the ‘bio-bags’ they thought were biodegradable are actually only ‘degradable’, and what's more, are just a plastic bag made from petroleum products, treated with a chemical that makes it degrade (fall apart into smaller pieces of plastic) over an unspecified time. Not really what they thought they were getting?
According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald ('Firm cops bagging over green claims 17/01/2008 by Ben Cubby, Environment reporter), the managing director of Valpak (who make one brand of 'BioBag') said "it was never intended to make people think the bags were biodegradable". Valpak is a plastics company who use an additive developed by the Canadian company EPI to make their plastic bags break down into small plastic shreds over time. Coles Myer was thinking of using the bags but rejected them after it funded tests undertaken at Swinburne University, the results of which showed that the bags did not appear to degrade and faster than standard plastic bags and could take up to 10 years. Researchers also raised concerns about heavy metal (cadmium) added to the bags to help them disintegrate. According to the article, green groups have taken the case of Valpak and it's 'BioBag' to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
However - all is not lost in the department of a truly biodegradable bag. All of the cornstarch bags listed on our website are 100% biodegradable and compostable, as are another brand of BioBag (one made from cornstarch). The key is - if you want to be sure your bags will biodegrade, make sure they state that they are 100% biodegradable - and even better, that they are also 100% compostable, which means that they are biodegradable within a specific time frame (usually 6-10 weeks) under composting conditions. And if you see the words '100% degradable', or the trademark 'EPI' on a bag - then you know that is is simply plastic that has been chemically treated and the only thing it will even break down into is smaller pieces of plastic.
All the bags on our website - from doggy-dunnit size to wheelie bin size are 100% biodegradable and compostable. They are made from Cornstarch, an organic material that reverts back to organic material once biodegradation is complete.
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Going Green Solutions and Nillumbik Shire Council join forces to promote reusable nappy options to Nillumbik families
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Going Green Solutions and Nillumbik Shire Council join forces to promote reusable nappy options to Nillumbik families
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Reusable nappy projectWe are currently working with Nillumbik Shire Council Waste Operations Department to promote the use of reusable nappies to residents of Nillumbik. In partnership, we have put together reusable nappy packs complete with information and samples nappies, which have been given to all the Maternal and Child Health Centres in Nillumbik for display and to be shown during the new mums information sessions.
We have jointly run two free reusable nappy information sessions for the general public, as well as one session with all the MCHN's within Nillumbik to explain the nappy options available.
If you live in Nillumbik, you can see examples of all the reusable nappies we stock by going to any MCHC and asking to see their display pack.
Tri Nature Pty Ltd becomes an HMA 2006 and 2007 Award Winner:
'Environmental Practice Initiative' and 'Excellence in Environmental Practice'
The full product range developed by this Australian company is available through Going Green Solutions.
Our 100% compostable and biodegradable catering range was featured in the Green Christmas episode of the popular environmental living show 'Make The Switch' on Monday 5th November 8pm, Channel 31. You can see this episode and others direct via their website.
Clients
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Healseville Wholefood Co-op
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Healseville Wholefood Co-op
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Golder Associates: Ground engineering and environmental science services
www.golder.com/
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Golder Associates: Ground engineering and environmental science services
www.golder.com/
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Ecomaster: an Australian leader in the provision of energy saving, climate change solutions and products.
www.ecomaster.com.au/
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Ecomaster: an Australian leader in the provision of energy saving, climate change solutions and products.
www.ecomaster.com.au/
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City of Whittlesea, Vic, Australia
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City of Whittlesea, Vic, Australia
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Centre for Sustainability Leadership
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Centre for Sustainability Leadership
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Blue Mountains City Council, NSW Australia
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Blue Mountains City Council, NSW Australia
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Colorful and inventive, Ron D Swan cycling accessories and bags save discarded (unused) fabric and plastics from landfill. When cycling to work; wear a backpack vest, or reflective leg band, and soon you can stow your gear into Ron's colourful pannier bag.
If you're on foot, you can carry everything in Ron's large stripey canvas bag, or you might only pop a few small things in the Pocket Bag. Or the new A4 Bag (a courier style bag) might be more your thing.
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Alternative Technology Association
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Alternative Technology Association
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ECO-Buy is an award winning not for profit company that supports organisations in purchasing environmentally preferable products
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ECO-Buy is an award winning not for profit company that supports organisations in purchasing environmentally preferable products
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Village Green: managed sustainable services
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Village Green: managed sustainable services
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Semilla's kitchen: seasonal organic food
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Semilla's kitchen: seasonal organic food
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Natural Direction: building homes for a sustainable future
www.n-d.com.au
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Natural Direction: building homes for a sustainable future
www.n-d.com.au
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Natural Direction
info@n-d.com.au
Tel: 0417 456 662
Fax 9877 6571
The Unconventional Cellist has won a Federal Government Australia Council for the Arts grant to undertake a 23 week tour of regional Australia.
She has an 80watt solar panel mounted on her trailer which is connected to an 80a/h battery and 1000watt pure sign wave inverter which powers all her musical equipment (powered 10" speaker, mixing desk, effects unit, two sets of multi effects pedals and projector). Check out where she is currently performing at www.theunconventionalcellist.com
You'll see these guys around at all the best festivals selling mouthwatering chai both hot and cold…
Need organic catering for your event big or small? Scrumptious food for any occasion.