Sustainability Matters – March 2026

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

Film Screening: Future Council Saturday 13 December 2025

    Future Council Saturday 13 December 2025 6pm for shared meal (celebrate the end of the year with us!) And / or  7pm movie, finish 8.30pm   The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St Penguin $15 / $10 plus booking … Continue reading “Film Screening: Future Council Saturday 13 December 2025”

MARINUS – ALARM BELLS SHOULD BE RINGING By Tasmanian Times

MARINUS – ALARM BELLS SHOULD BE RINGING By Tasmanian Times Posted on September 8, 2025 On a Saturday, 30 August 2025 in a meeting hall in Ulverstone, Kim Phillips-Haines, owner of Leven River Cruises and Coastline Tours Tasmania, gave a … Continue reading “MARINUS – ALARM BELLS SHOULD BE RINGING By Tasmanian Times”

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”

Dial Up Community at Ferndene Reserve – 27 April 11am – 2pm

  **Come alone or with family and friends and join in community** Free Community Event. – Explore nature, take a guided short walk, indulge in art, photography, meditation and mindfulness. – Enjoy a tasty treat cooked on an electric BBQ … Continue reading “Dial Up Community at Ferndene Reserve – 27 April 11am – 2pm”

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.

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!”

Design Web Workshop Sunday 19 Jan 1pm – 5pm @ Live Well Tasmania

Everyone welcome to this important workshop on the 19th of January, join us at noon for a shared lunch, workshop starts at 1pm. The Design Web is a framework and toolkit that enables our personal and collective journeys of connection … Continue reading “Design Web Workshop Sunday 19 Jan 1pm – 5pm @ Live Well Tasmania”

Next Kitchen Table Conversation @ RESEED Weds 20 Nov 7pm

Kitchen Table Conversations have been undertaken in many communities to ensure all voices are heard since the Indi electorate’s campaign to have an independent member as their representative in federal parliament in 2012 and onwards. Come along this week to … Continue reading “Next Kitchen Table Conversation @ RESEED Weds 20 Nov 7pm”