News from Planet Ark http://www.planetark.com/news/ Planet Ark Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:29 +1100 en The Grand Canyon will soon ban the sale of bottled water, responding to concerns that empty plastic bottles scattered around the park are spoiling views of the natural wonder. Follow the World Environment News on twitter @worldenvironews. http://planetark.org/news/display/396 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:47 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/396 Lucy Band Bidders will be able to buy fine art, a vacation in the Maldives, or an internship with designer Donna Karan and help the planet at the same time in Christie's annual Green Auction, which is expected reap millions for environmental causes.Follow the World Environment News on twitter @worldenvironews. http://planetark.org/news/display/395 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:42 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/395 Lucy Band Ever wondered what it would be like to coordinate a tree day event in your local community or school? To give you an idea we asked some of last years first time coordinators to tell us what they thought. http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/394 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:38 +1000 http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/394 Lucy Band Planet Ark is calling on all Australians to get involved in National Tree Day and help inspire their local communities to value and care for the environment. http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/393 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:36 +1000 http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/393 Lucy Band Lions Clubs have supported National Tree Day since the event began in 1995. In 2012 this partnership takes on a new significance. http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/392 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:23 +1000 http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/392 Lucy Band WME shines the spotlight on QLD's exciting new waste reforms. This special liftout is packed with case studies, news articles and handy hints. http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/391 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:21 +1000 http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/391 Zhi Yan ACT charity groups that assist resource recovery are eligible to have their landfill fees waived. http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/390 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:33 +1000 http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/390 Zhi Yan You could win an iPad 2 and VIP tickets to the 2012 Beachley Classic, just by sending in a photo of a recycling bin. It's that easy! http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/387 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:47 +1000 http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/387 Zhi Yan You could win an iPad 2 and VIP tickets to the 2012 Beachley Classic, just by sending in a photo of a recycling bin. It's that easy! http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/386 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:22 +1000 http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/386 Zhi Yan A Sherpa who has climbed Mount Everest a record 21 times, will trek hundreds of kilometers along some of the world's highest mountains to highlight the impact of climate change on the Himalayas. Follow the World Environment News on twitter @worldenvironews. http://planetark.org/news/display/385 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:38 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/385 Lucy Band Throughout January, Greening Australia will be running a number of workshops focussing on guiding and establishing biodiverse plantings throughout the landscape. Find out more... http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/384 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:06 +1000 http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/384 Lucy Band This 8 metre tall Christmas tree was built with 3,500 Tetra Pak carton packages. http://recyclingweek.planetark.org/news/display/383 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:22 +1000 http://recyclingweek.planetark.org/news/display/383 Zhi Yan Wherever the party this summer, celebrate the environmentally friendly way by recycling all of your aluminium cans. Australians are good at recycling aluminium cans at home, but Planet Ark and campaign ambassador, eight-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, want to see more aluminium cans recycled at parks, beaches, workplaces, schools and other public spaces. http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/382 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:10 +1000 http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/382 Zhi Yan Wherever the party this summer, celebrate the environmentally friendly way by recycling all of your aluminium cans. Australians are good at recycling aluminium cans at home, but Planet Ark and campaign ambassador, eight-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, want to see more aluminium cans recycled at parks, beaches, workplaces, schools and other public spaces. http://planetark.org/news/display/381 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:57 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/381 Sara McGregor Wherever the party this summer, celebrate the environmentally friendly way by recycling all of your aluminium cans. Australians are good at recycling aluminium cans at home, but Planet Ark and campaign ambassador, eight-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, want to see more aluminium cans recycled at parks, beaches, workplaces, schools and other public spaces. http://cans.planetark.org/news/display/379 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:46 +1000 http://cans.planetark.org/news/display/379 Sara McGregor Aluminium can deposits have made a comeback at music festivals across the country over the past decade and some people are making the most of generous refunds. http://cans.planetark.org/news/display/377 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:28 +1000 http://cans.planetark.org/news/display/377 Lucy Band A new Queensland Government program helps eligible businesses to purchase recycling collection bins and information signs. http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/375 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:43 +1000 http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/375 Zhi Yan Tips for not wasting food this festive season, from UniSA's Zero Waste SA Research Centre. http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/376 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:48 +1000 http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/376 PA Planet Ark is delighted to announce that Alcoa Foundation is now a Major Sponsor of the RecyclingNearYou campaign. http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/378 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:46 +1000 http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/378 Zhi Yan Whether it's Christmas on a budget or a Christmas of splurging, Planet Ark's 12 Do's of Christmas will help Australians reduce their environmental impact this festive season while still celebrating the festive season with friends and family. http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/374 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:56 +1000 http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/news/display/374 Lucy Band Whether it's Christmas on a budget or a Christmas of splurging, Planet Ark's 12 Do's of Christmas will help Australians reduce their environmental impact this festive season while still celebrating the festive season with friends and family. http://planetark.org/news/display/373 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:13 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/373 Sara McGregor Commencing today, a levy will be applied to all commercial waste sent to landfill in Queensland. http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/369 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00 +1000 http://businessrecycling.com.au/news/display/369 Zhi Yan The winners of the 'Life is Better with Trees' schools competition have been drawn. Find out which schools have won some great prizes... http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/368 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:13 +1000 http://treeday.planetark.org/news/display/368 Lucy Band If you haven't already submitted an entry into the Schools Recycle Right Challenge Competition, don't panic - there's still time! Entries close this Friday, 25th November. http://schoolsrecycle.planetark.org/news/display/366 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:21 +1000 http://schoolsrecycle.planetark.org/news/display/366 Zhi Yan The winner of the World Environment News 'Letter to the Editor' competition has been chosen. Find out who has won and read the winning submission... http://planetark.org/news/display/364 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:27 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/364 Lucy Band