"There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew." Marshall McLuhan, 1964
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Below our the 2010 Contenders.
Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation
The Yellow Crazy ant, one of the world’s worst ant pests, is present within Arnhem Land. For the past five years a collaboration comprising Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, CSIRO and Rio-Tinto Alcan, has been waging a war against this ant, with outstanding success.
Papyrus Australia Limited
Papyrus Australia Limited is the developer of an innovative world-first clean technology that converts the waste trunk of the banana palm into alternatives to forest wood products to be used in the paper, packaging, furniture, building, construction and other industries.
A Family Commitment to Sustainability
Taylors’ Eighty Acres range is the world’s first wine 100% carbon neutral wine range. An outcome, of the three generation tradition, that recognises the importance of protecting the environment and moving the business towards broader sustainability. Initiatives include bottling in Lean+GreenTM glass and 100% recycled water for the vines.
Whale Shark Citizen Science
Whale sharks, a threatened species, are covered with unique patterns of spots that function like a fingerprint, so individuals can be tracked from photographs. With the assistance of “citizen scientists” who supply photos, Ecocean track and monitor whale sharks to ensure their long term conservation.
Project Catalyst
Coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are being lost at a rate five times faster than rain forests. Project Catalyst is a pioneering partnership between Reef Catchments, Coca-Cola Foundation, WWF and Mackay Whitsunday sugarcane farmers to improve water quality and reduce the impact of pollution on the GBR using innovative land practices.
Yarra Valley Salmon
Run by two Aussie blokes who are committed to the humane treatment of their fish, and the environment, they follow strict international soil association guidelines, and in a rare move for the industry, refuse to use antibiotics and chemicals. It is a small farm making a big impact.
SecondBite
SecondBite develops simple, efficient and economical models of food redistribution. Making a positive difference by sourcing fresh nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it to people who are homeless, living in disadvantaged circumstances or experiencing food security issues within the community.
Kids Teaching Kids
Since 1999, this leading peer education environmental program has inspired over 20,000 participants to become involved in environmental education. Primary and secondary school students present workshops to their peers on environmental issues researched over a 6 month period with industry mentors.
Mirvac's Harmony 9
Mirvac’s Harmony 9, Australia’s first zero carbon 9-star prototype home, requires almost no energy to heat or cool. It demonstrates sustainable initiatives such as use of low toxic and recycled materials, a recycled water system, renewable energy generation, smart metering and the highest-rated appliances for water and energy use.
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