Sustainability is a way of life that satisfies current needs without sacrificing future well-being, that inspires us as individuals, grounds us in community, and helps us redefine prosperity.
Sustainability Matters: an independent, free, volunteer run monthly online newsletter sharing sustainable living news & events in North West Tasmania.
Commencing: first quarter of 2026,
Aim: To provide information, resources and opportunities to assist people living in the North West of Tasmania to live an ecologically sustainable life into the future.
Editorial, layout & distribution: Steve Chater & Nettie Hulme
Email any queries or suggestions for content to: [email protected]
Content
Content will focus on events, products & news that are compatible with the following definition:
Sustainable Lifestyles are considered as ways of living, social behaviours and choices, that minimise environmental degradation (use of natural resources, CO2 emissions, waste and pollution) while supporting equitable socio-economic development and better quality of life for all. (UN Environment Programme)
Content Contributors will include, but not limited to:
- North West Environment Centre/ecofest
- The RESEED Centre
- Live Well Tasmania
- UTAS Sustainability Group
- CWA Online Sustainability Branch
- Smithton Sustainability Hub
- Devonport Repair Café
Content will include regular items such as:
- Organisations’ updates e.g. NWEC, ecofest, RESEED, Live Well, Smithton Sustainability Hub, Devonport Repair Café
- Relevant sustainability events in our region and online
- Local environmental/Regeneration/Sustainability Campaigns
- ‘Food for Thought’ relevant sites/podcasts/videos
Reach/Catchment/Audience: North West and West Tasmania
Link and Subscribe: https://sustainabilitymatters.au/
