Sustainability Matters – March 2026

An independent, volunteer run monthly online newsletter sharing sustainable living news & events in North West Tasmania

Free Workshop: Showing Up for Older Australians: a community approach to building death literacy in rural/regional Australia.

28 & 29 March 2026 The RESEED Centre 30 King Edward Street Penguin Showing Up for Older Australians The Australian Home Funeral Alliance, in conjunction with Social Health Australia and the Death Literacy Institute, are running a series of workshops … Continue reading “Free Workshop: Showing Up for Older Australians: a community approach to building death literacy in rural/regional Australia.”

Closing this chapter….Tasmania Produce Collective

A message from our  friends at Tasmania Produce Collective… Dear Customers, We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding the future of TPC. After careful consideration, the board has made the difficult decision to close the cooperative … Continue reading “Closing this chapter….Tasmania Produce Collective”

Learn to bottle fruit 10 March 3 – 5.30pm @ RESEED

Monday 10 March 2025, 3pm – 5.30pm The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St, Penguin Join us for a relaxed afternoon of preserving fruit. You will learn as we bottle fruit together, using the Fowlers method. We will discuss keeping … Continue reading “Learn to bottle fruit 10 March 3 – 5.30pm @ RESEED”

No Fish Farms in Bass Strait! Action 15 March 11am South Burnie Beach

  Stand up and help protect our coastal waterways, beaches, fisheries and marine ecosystems from the scourge of Atlantic Salmon farming, the battery hens of the ocean.

Family Games Night @ The RESEED Centre

Looking for someone to play with?The RESEED Centre is hosting a fun & friendly Games Night on Saturday 2 February.Playing games with others is good for your brain and a boost for the spirit in these challenging times.You are invited … Continue reading “Family Games Night @ The RESEED Centre”

2025 Year of the Wood Snake

In Chinese culture, the Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 is a time to connect with nature and adopt environmentally friendly habits:  Reduce plastic: Reduce the amount of plastic you use Plant trees: Plant trees to help the environment … Continue reading “2025 Year of the Wood Snake”

School Garden Role Opportunity with 24 Carrots!

  Young people thrive in a positive and connected food culture. 24 Carrot Gardens is a food education program of Material Institute, a charity based in Lutruwita/Tasmania. We work with schools to establish kitchen gardens, where students learn to grow, … Continue reading “School Garden Role Opportunity with 24 Carrots!”