The Story of Stuff http://www.storyofstuff.com will take you on a provocative tour of our consumer-driven culture — from resource extraction to iPod incineration — exposing the real costs of our use-it and lose-it approach to stuff.
The movie is just the beginning of the story. Watch it, learn more and get involved here: www.StoryofStuff.com
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In mid 2007 Burnett Inland North Local Government Association Cluster BINLAGC hosted an environmental expo for kids at the Monto Show Grounds. Primary School students from Abercorn, St Therese’s Primary School, and Monto State Primary worked their way through an interactive circuit of presentations and activities.
The day’s favorite was the White Throated Snapping Turtle (Elseya Spp) presented by Qld Parks and Wildlife. Everyone had a great day, the kids were excited and the presenters were left wondering what effect that small deposit of environmental awareness might have over the lifetime of the children attending.
Sponsors and Supporters; BMRG, Qld Parks & Wildlife, Monto Minerals, Burnett Catchment Care Association , Monto Shire Council, North Burnett Landcare
An enthusiastic crowd attended the opening of Landcare Monto’s Sustainable Living Expo at the Monto Historical and Cultural Centre last Saturday Night. Guest speaker sixteen year old Lauren Kirk, was there to encourage all young people to take action at this critical time in our Environmental History.
Lauren says that young people have the opportunity to ‘turn the tide’ on environmental degradation by participating in research, restorative and protective environmental projects. In fact, Lauren was one of the founders of the group ‘Aussie Kids: Turning the Tide’. The group is based in Gladstone. Lauren and her co-founding colleague were thrilled to be asked to speak at a conference in New York earlier this year.
The former Monto girl was also honoured with the 2006 Young Queenslander of the Year Environmental Award. Having met a mind boggling number of world leaders, and having exposure to incredible opportunities in learning about our planet, Lauren’s message was simple :
“It’s the little things that count!” “You can do things like use calico bags for shopping instead of plastic; switch lights out in your house when you’re not using them to reduce energy consumption, use cleaning products which are phosphate free, and less polluting to the waterways.”
CEO of the Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management, Mr David Brown, was there to open the event. Mr Brown expressed his interest for BMRG in building partnerships with Landcare, Catchment, Local Government, and Community groups. “We can’t do all the work ourselves” Mr Brown said, “it is about growing partnerships that lead to on ground results that is our focus.”
Landcare President, Les Turner was very positive and urged the group to continue to engage youth, “they are the future” he said. Mr Turner praised the efforts of the organising committee, in particular the iniative of Len Horrocks, and creativity of Glen Baker and Michelle Gleeson.
The expo will remain open until 20th of January 2007.
landcare monto are holding a sustainability expo at the monto historical and cultural centre, flinders st monto. the event opens tonight (16th dec) with a bbq, entertainment, movies, and a guest speaker lauren kirk.
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