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Welcome to Econnect Communication’s September 2006 newsletter –
‘Reducing our carbon emissions’.
This month we took time out to ponder what we could do at
Econnect to reduce our collective carbon dioxide emissions. We
have made a start and, while there’s plenty of room for
improvement, we’d like to share with you some of our actions
below.
We’d love to hear about actions you have taken in your workplace
to help combat global warming.
Regards,
Econnect Communication
Jenni Metcalfe, Michelle Riedlinger, Lynne Goodwin, Mary
O’Callaghan, Sarah Bartlett, Melanie McKenzie and Tara Thorne
In this issue: Reducing our
carbon emissions
Reducing
our carbon emissions at Econnect
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Reducing our carbon emissions at Econnect
By
the Econnect team
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We have
replaced all of our light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL)
bulbs. We are also fortunate enough to be able to use
natural lighting for most of the day.
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Our
building is insulated and has natural ventilation, so we
only use air-conditioning on very hot days.
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We have
cleaned our air-conditioner filters in preparation for
summer.
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We have a
low-flow shower head in the office shower.
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We turn
off our computers, computer screens and mobile phone
chargers when they are not being used.
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We run the
office dishwasher once a day for the twelve people who share
the office building (this includes the architects
downstairs).
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We recycle
our office waste, including printer paper and lunch scraps.
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Mary takes
our cardboard boxes and uses them as weed mats around her
fruit trees.
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We use
recycled paper for the printer and we encourage our clients
to have their publications printed on recycled paper using a
waterless press.
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We have a
native bush garden on the work premises.
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We choose
green power from our electricity provider.
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We support
local businesses that support local producers, such as
Sol Breads and The Forest.
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Jen and
Michelle ride bikes to work; Mary and Sarah walk from Hill
End; and Lynne, Tara and Melanie take the bus to work as
much as possible.
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The
Econnect car is regularly maintained and we keep the tyres
inflated to get the most out of the fuel.
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When we
have to fly, we make sure we visit as many clients as
possible; the rest of the time, we use teleconferences and
email.
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We support
Landcare projects in the Philippines to help efforts
internationally.
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Al Gore’s movie about climate change, An Inconvenient
Truth, is playing nationally this month. The related
website includes a list of tips for reducing your carbon
dioxide emissions. Visit
www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/
Quotation of the month
‘Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored’
Aldous Huxley |
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Econnect Communication works with science, environment,
ecotourism and natural resource management agencies to:
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evaluate and develop communication strategies
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write and design products that meet audience needs
•
train staff and management in communication skills
Contact us: phone 07 3846 7111; email
admin@econnect.com.au
Website:
http://www.econnect.com.au
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