Progress is being made as we nurture and deepen our relationships with others and fire up our compassion toward those in need, the young and future generations of living creatures on this planet. Through these relationships, we will learn together, act together and kick environmental goals together. The sense of common purpose and achievement we will gain will provide essential fuel for the journey. So how can we nurture our compassion and engagement so as to contribute?
Community actions
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Our water practices over the past 200 years have brought many of our waterways to their knees. Help restore our rivers, lakes and estuaries.
Over the last 200 years, our land clearing, unsustainable water usage and certain farming, industrial and business practices have contributed to the degradation of the health of our waterways. Signs of this decline include the loss of biodiversity; toxic algal blooms; declining water quality; increased salinity and sedimentation. This affects the health of…
Help spread the word about actions we can all take to reduce our impact on the environment.
It is easy to feel that you're the only one trying to live sustainably, but as you talk to more people, you’ll find that many of us are on the same path. We are all teachers and we are all learners, so share what you know with others and you might just be rewarded by discovering something new yourself!
The more we promote sustainable living, the easier it will be to build sustainable communities.…
Pets give us company, affection and love. But with ownership comes responsibility; to care and nurture them and to minimise their impact on the environment.
Pets can have a profound impact on biodiversity, wildlife and the health of our environment. One only needs to look at the impact rabbits, cats and foxes have had on Australia’s natural systems since they were released into the wild.
Managing our domesticated nature, and pets, in a way that does not further damage those natural systems, bi…
Go hiking, bird watch, swim in the sea or simply enjoy nature and your connection to it. It's good for the body and great for the soul.
We are blessed with a fantastic natural environment, with so many beautiful places for us to explore right on our doorstep. So organise a family picnic at a local park, pop down to the beach for a day or walk along a river or through a forest. Take a deep breath and be thankful for nature's wonders.
How to do it now!
There are over 3000 national and…
The existence of waste is an indicator of inefficiency in the human economy. We extract from nature to create billions of tonnes of things which we use once, then bury or pump them out to sea & pay money for each of these stages! As individuals we can learn to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle, with the journey ending with zero waste... nature's finest.
Recycle Technical Waste
Replicating nature's nutrient cycle by creating closed loops for the recycling and reuse of those man-made…
By passing your second-hand or unused goods on to someone who will use them, you are both reducing the environmental resources required to satisfy our consumption as well as helping others.
These days, giving away or selling your unused stuff couldn't be easier. From online sites through to garage sales and local charity clothing bins, there are loads of ways to give your unwanted stuff a new life.
From an environmental perspective, recycling your second-hand goods extends the life of the…
Renovating or demolishing a house to build a new one generates up to 200 tonnes of 'waste', but around 80 per cent of this material could be re-used or recycled, saving vast quantities of energy, water, resources and money.
Australians produce more than one-and-a-half tonnes of what we call waste per person per year, with 40 per cent of Australia's waste resulting from construction and demolition activities. However up to 80 per cent of this construction waste is actually made up…
Time and paper are precious resources. Junk mail, email spam and unsolicited phone calls waste both time and paper, so let's get rid of them!
Globally, it is estimated that 100 million trees are harvested to produce junk mail each year. In Australia, 8.2 billion articles of junk mail are produced every year, along with over 650 million articles of addressed promotional mail.
Most of this mail is never read.
In addition, a recent study by Nucleus Research estimates that spam costs Austral…
Buses, trains and trams all use far less resources than cars. Increased use will lead to a better service and you can read, listen and relax as you go to and fro.
Efficiency, civility and community are characteristics of cities with well-run, resourced and patronised public transport systems. Trains and trams are 40 times more energy-efficient than cars (and 90 times more efficient than aircraft). So, as we try to reduce our personal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions from car and aircraf…
A return flight to Europe and back will travel over 25,000 kilometres and emit over 5,000 kilograms of greenhouse gases. So let's fly only when necessary and offset the emissions we have to have.
The truism "Getting there is half the fun" became obsolete with the advent of commercial airlines.' (Henry J. Tillman). We now have another reason to take the slow road and engage in the ancient arts of exploration and conversation. By slowing down and saving up your air-time you ca…
Return and Earn is a great initiative implemented by the NSW Government in December 2017. The scheme offers a 10c refund for consumers depositing eligible drink containers at return points throughout NSW.
What Containers are Eligible?
Eligible
Not Eligible
Cans (e.g. soft drinks)
Any milk containers that are 1 litre or more
Bottles (e.g. beer bottles)
Glass wine bottles
Cartons (e.g. milk cartons)
Glass spirit bottles
Juice boxes or poppers
Juice bottles over 1 litre
Cordial bottle…
Did you know? Australians buy 350 million household batteries each year, but only 4% of these are returned to a collection centre for recycling.
It is important to recycle batteries so that toxic chemicals don't end up damaging our environment and raw materials can be used again. Recycling batteries also helps prevent fires and explosions in our waste collection vehicles.
Wollondilly residents have access to a number of free battery recycling collection centres which accept any brand of A…
Bargo cemetery is located at the Northern end of Great Southern Road. Columbarium Wall and Memorial Tree garden allotments are available for the interment of ashes. Only one interment per plot is permitted at Bargo. (Double interments are permitted at Council’s other cemeteries).
Layout
DetailsDenominations
Catholic
Anglican
Non-denominational
Burial Plot Immediate Use
Yes
Burial Plot Reservation
Yes
Memorial Tree Garden Plot
Yes
Memorial Wall
No
Niche Wall
Yes
Water Availabil…
Thirlmere cemetery is located on the corner of Station & Leonard Streets. Some sections offer a choice of lawn beam or monumental graves. Memorial Tree garden allotments and Niches in the Columbarium Wall are available for interment of ashes.
Layout
DetailsDenominations
Anglican
Catholic
General
Presbyterian
Estonian
Methodist
Non-Denominational
Baha'i
Burial Plot Immediate Use
Yes
Burial Plot Reservation
Yes
Memorial Tree Garden Plot
Yes
Memorial Wall
No
Niche Wall
Ye…
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