Statistics from the ABC War on Waste

Highlights and Data…….. Transition Streets 6.2 The ABC TV’s War on Waste was a rating success. One commercial waste company has provided this summary and breakdown of the facts and data from both series. War On Waste Statistics And if you want more information on recycling – Sustainability Victoria has this page – Make It Easier to Recycle.

Our National Waste Report 2018

Everything About Our Waste…….. Transition Streets 6.1 Compared with many other developed economies, Australia generates more waste than the average and the proportion it recycles is a little less than the average. This 126 page Federal Government report gives detailed data on our waste sources, waste streams, recycling programs and processes, and our comparison to international programs.

Car Sharing

Fewer Cars = Better Transport…….. Transition Streets 5.4 With reduced overall car ownership, no servicing and maintenance costs, and break-down support – what is not to like about car share programs? One of the services – Car Next Door – gives a good summary and comparison here Most councils are allocating dedicated parking spots for car share cars, and some … Read More

Ride Sharing

App Smart Transport…….. Transition Streets 5.3 The commercial car hire, taxi, and ride-share programs are starting to use phone apps to make booking, sharing, and using easier. They vary in cost and function, but are making car ownership less attractive, and transport easier. Compare the Ride Share Apps here

Bike Safety

Riding Your Bike Safely…….. Transition Streets 5.2 There is more to it than not falling off – make sure your bike is in road-worthy condition, you have the right equipment, and you know the local road and path rules. Bike Safety Pdf  Australian States have some differences in road rules – look for your States guidelines – a sample from … Read More

Transport as a solution to Climate Change

Where must we make changes…….. Transition Streets 5.1 The Climate Council has issued a comprehensive report on the impact of Transport and where we must make changes to meet the reduction targets to address climate change. Waiting for the Green Light – Transport Solutions to Climate Change   – pdf download 3.1MB Transport is now Australia’s second largest source of greenhouse … Read More

Transition Streets Handbook

Transition Streets Handbook – List of Resources 1.1 Global Transition Movement 1.2 Facilitator Guides – To Be Added 1.3 Global Footprint Quizzes 2.1 Understand Your Energy Usage 2.2 Electricity and Gas Usage Worksheets 2.3 How Many Energy Servants Do You Need 2.4 Energy – websites, books, and further resources 3.1 The Real Cost of Food 3.2 Thinking About Your Food … Read More

Are We Eating Water?

How much water to grow our food?…….. Transition Streets 3.20 Melbourne University research looked at the amount of water used in irrigation, to grow the food eaten in Greater Melbourne. This did NOT include natural rainfall, and it does not include the water used in processing food prior to distribution. The result – 475 litres ( twice the amount of … Read More

Suburban Bush Tucker

Edible Native Plants…….. Transition Streets 3.19 Edible Australian native plants like muntries, finger lime, warrigal greens, apple-berry, native pig-face, midgen berry, and sea-celery, can add spice to small gardens. In larger spaces, trees like riberry, and macadamia can provide both shade and food. Sustainable Gardens Online – explore the edible Australian native plants, plus gardening tips. Interest in Bush Foods … Read More

Open Food Network

open food network

Another Way to Sell…….. Transition Streets 3.18 This is a new and unusual story – The Open Food Network is a not-for-profit organisation that has created a software platform to underpin a new food sales and distribution system that is fair, local, and transparent. They also run events and projects that help community food enterprises thrive. Their mapping technology makes … Read More