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Issue 15 - Mar 2010

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Join Earth Hour tomorrow

Sydney skyline during Earth Hour Photo: James Alcock

At 8.30 pm on Saturday 27 March nearly 100 iconic landmarks in 1,000 cities and towns around the world will switch off their lights for Earth Hour 2010, joining hundreds of millions of people showing their commitment to the environment. More >

NSW cares about the environment

The Who Cares about the Environment? report

Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor, recently released survey results which show the environment remains a top five priority for the people of NSW. National Parks are significantly increasing in popularity and importance. More >

Waste becomes art in regional NSW

'Horse Play' by Herb Clarke from Orange It's not too late for residents of regional New South Wales to put their creative hats on and enter the annual Waste to Art competition. More >

Upcoming events

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New resources

A handbook and DVD for Aboriginal communities contains information on illegal dumping on Country and the seven steps to a successful prevention and clean-up project.

Updated versions of the "Easy Guide" series are online at Our Environment, It's a Living Thing. Easy Guides provide practical "how to" tips on natural cleaning, recycling, composting, worm farming and mulching.

Newsflash

Painting contractors are invited to participate in the GreenPainters program. GreenPainters is a non-profit program, established to provide advice, knowledge and skills to help the painting industry go green. Visit www.greenpainters.com.au

Entries are now open for the Eureka Prizes. Two $10,000 prizes focus on climate change. The Innovative Solutions to Climate is sponsored by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW and the Eureka Prize for Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge is sponsored by the NSW Government. Visit http://eureka.australianmuseum.net.au/

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Living Sustainably contains news and resources from local government, businesses, community groups, non-government organisations, and the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW).

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