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Grand Canyon To Ban Bottled Water Sales - World Environment News
Date: 09-Feb-12
Author: Lucy Band
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.
Green Auction Expected To Raise Millions For Environment - World Environment News
Date: 08-Feb-12
Author: 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.
Could You Be A National Tree Day Coordinator?
Date: 06-Feb-12
Author: 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.
Get on board for National Tree Day!
Date: 06-Feb-12
Author: 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.
There's never been a better time to plant trees!
Date: 06-Feb-12
Author: Lucy Band
Lions Clubs have supported National Tree Day since the event began in 1995. In 2012 this partnership takes on a new significance.
Spotlight on QLD's new waste reforms
Date: 31-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
WME shines the spotlight on QLD's exciting new waste reforms. This special liftout is packed with case studies, news articles and handy hints.
No landfill levies for ACT charities
Date: 27-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
ACT charity groups that assist resource recovery are eligible to have their landfill fees waived.
Snap a recycling bin and win an iPad 2!
Date: 12-Jan-12
Author: 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!
Snap a recycling bin and win an iPad 2!
Date: 12-Jan-12
Author: 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!
Climber To Take Climate Message On "Unique" Trek - World Environment News
Date: 12-Jan-12
Author: Lucy Band
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.
Greening Australia Regional Biodiversity Workshops
Date: 11-Jan-12
Author: 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...
Easy to recycle this Christmas Tree!
Date: 06-Jan-12
Author: Zhi Yan
This 8 metre tall Christmas tree was built with 3,500 Tetra Pak carton packages.