No images? Click here May 2020 ECO-LOGICALWe all continue to evolveMost of us have dramatically changed the way we live, work and study. But values don't change and we know from the interest shown in our revamped program, that staff and students are craving options to take positive action on sustainability. Ecoversity facebook is the place to find those options. We've recently started presenting interactive Zoom sessions like the Mindful Gardening Workshop (pictured above) and have stepped up our campaigns and competitions. We're also challenging you to get involved in the soon-to-be-launched 'Green Impact at Home'. EventsYou're not weird!Stressed or overwhelmed about climate change? A conversation might help. Learning about the ways that climate change is impacting the planet can feel downright depressing. Join Nicola Venditozzi, Student Counsellor (Student Life) for a discussion about how to develop emotional resilience as a way of helping to quell eco-anxiety. Register through Event Brite to receive the webinar link. Wednesday 13 May, 12:00pm to 12:50pm NewsLaunching 'Green Impact at Home'We are challenging you with fun and sustainable actions that directly benefit you and your household. Green Impact on Campus typically encourages staff and students to take sustainable action at Uni, and last year's program spurred on teams like The Evergreens, to make lasting change in their area. Green Impact at Home allows you to refocus your attention on household energy, waste, purchasing, well-being, community and nature. Actions encourage you to:
Read more and create a team today! AdviceThey don't just make great toilet paper'Who Gives a Crap' is an Australian company that 'does good'. They've gained notoriety recently for running out of stock, but Who Gives a Crap is about more than just product, with 50% of all profits going towards building toilets and improving sanitation in the developing world. They've also got an excellent blog with plenty of toilet humor, and advice on how to do good deeds, have good fun, make good crafts and spread good news. InspirationNature holds the key to survivalThis year's bush fires highlighted the benefits of using indigenous conservation techniques to protect our land. This film demonstrates the importance of applying the same principle to the preservation of the marine environment. Traditionally, to ensure their island ecosystems can continue to provide resources for their families, island communities in this region would set aside a reef or forest area for several years to allow the ecosystem to recover before it was harvested again. In Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea where this story takes place – this practise is called 'gwala'. Gwala Rising is about the revival of gwala, and the health and happiness of the local people. Copyright © 2018 The University of Adelaide. |