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After the first meeting of the West Torrens Branch of Sustainable Communities I diligently went home to complete my footprint online. I was horrified to discover that if everyone lived like me we’d need 2.4 planets to sustain us. Beth later reassured me this was below the Australian average. I think that was even more… Read more
The ecological footprint calculation which we use in Sustainable Communities derives from the world-wide Global Footprint Network. The global network applies scientific data to construct the footprint calculations. The President of the Global Footprint Network reported in July that this past year has been one of the most exciting in Global Footprint Network’s history. Seven… Read more
We can calculate our ecological footprint in hectares or see how many planets it takes to sustain our lifestyle. Australians have the fourth highest ecological footprint in the world with an average Australian eco-footprint of 6.4 hectares. The ACF Consumption Atlas indicates that in Norwood Payneham and St Peters it is 7.05 hectares – that… Read more
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month 1pm for cuppa and chat, meeting 1.30-2.30pm The Unley Central group meets in Hyde Park. We are mainly a discussion/support group but some of us team up with members of the Parkside Group (which meets at night) in the Garden Group. Our format for meetings is to each share… Read more
written by Dinali I have been mulling over how to present the Planetary Boundaries framework and the underlying concepts without being too scientific or making it too overwhelming an issue to address. Yet I do think it is an important framework to understand as it, like the ecological footprint concept, gives a good outline of… Read more
by Peter Croft Many of us grow some of our own food: in front and back gardens, on porches and balconies, and on verges. It’s a great feeling doing this. The food is fresh and we know what’s gone into it. And it’s food metres rather than food miles. There’s a broader issue though: we… Read more
In looking for solutions to the ecological crisis we face it is important that we do not perpetuate further social injustices. It is easy to assume that everyone is living or wants to be living in our capitalist economy. The internet with its ready access to vast troves of information gives us the illusion that… Read more
Growing some of our own food is one way in which we can reduce our ecological footprint but it can be difficult for people with small gardens or even be daunting if you have never grown anything before. Visiting fellow Sustainable Communities SA member Anne Wharton, I was impressed with how much edible food she… Read more
Earth Overshoot Day is not a day to celebrate. It marks the estimated day in the year when humanity collectively exceeds the planet’s ability to replenish the natural resources we use. This sobering reminder of the importance of reducing our ecological footprint occurred on August 19 this year. So at current rates of resource use… Read more
by Beth Walton More than 1000 people enjoyed the Voices of the Village – Sustainable Communities Fair held at the Mitcham Cultural Village on 21 October 2012. The free event was a partnership between Council and the three Sustainable Communities groups in the Mitcham Council area. Professor Chris Daniels, from UniSA and Presiding Member of… Read more
Want to reduce your energy and water bills? Not sure what goes in what garbage bin – blue, yellow or green? Want to grow delicious vegies or attract birds and butterflies to your garden? The City of Mitcham and Sustainable Communities SA present Voices of the Village: Sustainable Communities, a free sustainability fair with over… Read more
Sustainable Communities SA has over 20 locally-based Community Groups that are actively supporting their members to learn about sustainability and to find ways to reduce their ecological footprint. As an organisation we want to share ideas and experiences between groups so that we can learn from each other and be effective in achieving our goals.