ACTSmart Accreditation
We’ve been so busy in here we’ve been neglecting our beloved blog for far to long! So what’s been happening in SG’s world? We’ve been frantic with annual reports! We’ve just about got all of them done now…we’ll post up some pretty piccies of these soon. Here’s a recent comment from a happy client ‘Thank […]
Next step for ACTSmart – Organic Compost
One step we need to take to achieve our ACTSmart accreditation, is to recycle all our organic waste. Here at Spectrum the best way we have found to do this is with a Bokashi bin. A Bokashi bin is a compost bin that turns your organic waste into a liquid that can be used on […]
ACTSmart accreditation underway.
SG is currently in the accreditation process for the ACTSmart Business Active Recycling program…just one more thing we want to do in here to help the environment. The program is about recycling every thing you possible can within the work place so that as little as possible goes to land fill. Did you know everything […]
We love paper!
As part of keeping abreast of the latest goings on in the paper world, we regularly meet with paper merchants and their reps. We discuss all things paper and we get shown a multitude of printed and plain paper samples. Obviously an area that interests us is their range of ‘environmentally friendly’ stocks. Here’s one […]
KeepCup Coffee Cups
We’ve started using KeepCups for our takeaway coffee in the office now. These are designed and made in Australia! They are simply re-usable coffee cups that come in a variety of funky colours and sizes. We love’em! They are non toxic, dishwasher safe, microwaveable, splashproof AND, much to Bill’s delight, they also fit bike water […]
Growing Jewellery
Here’s something a bit different – Growing Jewellery! According to the designers the jewellery range is a ‘redefinition of modern values. It is a clash of jewelry and gardening; couture and organism’. Silly designer speak aside, we think they’re pretty cool! Apparently the moss lasts for 8-12 months, and only needs watering once every 5 […]
A myth about paper keeps getting reused – By ProPrint magazine
We found this interesting article about recyled paper in the ProPrint magazine, click on the link to read. http://www.proprint.com.au/InDepth/236819,a-myth-about-paper-keeps-getting-reused.aspx
It’s all in the bag: Are degradable rubbish bags sustainable?
While at the supermarket recently, Kimberly came across degradable rubbish bags. ‘Hurray!’ she said, as she hurried home to install her new bag beauties. When she got home she decided to research a little bit more about just how sustainable the bags really are, and she found the following web page which outlines the pros […]
ACTSmart business Recycling Program
Kimberly and Bill headed off last week to a talk about a program that promotes efficient recycling and waste management. ACT Smart business recycling program is available to any business. For more information visit www.actsmart.act.gov.au. Bill’s all fired up to get his compost bin into action.
