Origin Energy will also donate $2.00 of every voucher redeemed to be invested into the TreeSmart Australia carbon offsetting scheme.
TreeSmart Australia offsets greenhouse gas emissions from transport activities by funding the planting, management, harvesting and replanting of farm forestry indigenous plantations - an economically and environmentally sustainable method of offsetting.
More info can be found about TreeSmart Australia at : www.treesmart.com.au
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
more
Motivation for Consumers
Circle September will encourage Melbournians to recycle unwanted household goods through providing a monetary voucher incentive, which can be redeemed through Origin Energy.
As our major sponsor for the campaign, Origin Green Energy has agreed to reward each household that participates in the Sustainability Victoria recycling programs within the month of September 2008, with a voucher.
This voucher can be used in two different ways:
A) To receive a free Sign Up with Origin Green Energy, valued at $34.95.
B) For existing Origin Green Energy customers; a $40.00 reduction on their current quarterly green energy bill.
Circle September will encourage Melbournians to recycle unwanted household goods through providing a monetary voucher incentive, which can be redeemed through Origin Energy.
As our major sponsor for the campaign, Origin Green Energy has agreed to reward each household that participates in the Sustainability Victoria recycling programs within the month of September 2008, with a voucher.
This voucher can be used in two different ways:
A) To receive a free Sign Up with Origin Green Energy, valued at $34.95.
B) For existing Origin Green Energy customers; a $40.00 reduction on their current quarterly green energy bill.
more
Motivation for Consumers
Circle September will encourage Melbournians to recycle unwanted household goods through providing a monetary voucher incentive, which can be redeemed through Origin Energy.
As our major sponsor for the campaign, Origin Green Energy has agreed to reward each household that participates in the Sustainability Victoria recycling programs within the month of September 2008, with a voucher.
This voucher can be used in two different ways:
A) To receive a free Sign Up with Origin Green Energy, valued at $34.95.
B) For existing Origin Green Energy customers; a $40.00 reduction on their current quarterly green energy bill.
Circle September will encourage Melbournians to recycle unwanted household goods through providing a monetary voucher incentive, which can be redeemed through Origin Energy.
As our major sponsor for the campaign, Origin Green Energy has agreed to reward each household that participates in the Sustainability Victoria recycling programs within the month of September 2008, with a voucher.
This voucher can be used in two different ways:
A) To receive a free Sign Up with Origin Green Energy, valued at $34.95.
B) For existing Origin Green Energy customers; a $40.00 reduction on their current quarterly green energy bill.
More info for brochure...
How it all Works
Entering into a Spring-cleaning-season, Circle September is a campaign that will intend to create recycling awareness throughout the city of Melbourne. Our team is working in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria to endorse recycling through the following three programs:
Battery Back
A recycling initiative aimed at reusing rechargeable household batteries from items such as laptops, mobiles phones and cameras
Byteback
A recycling initiative aimed at residents and small business owners in Victoria who want to dispose of unwanted, old and unused computers in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Items accepted include CPU’s, laptops, computer mice, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, computer power supplies, printed circuit boards, motherboards, network & memory cards, disk and CD drives.
Detox Your Home
A recycling initiative aimed at residents wanting to dispose of old or unwanted products from the house, shed or car. These include items such as products such as car batteries, cleaning agents, insect spray, fuels, paints, pesticides, coolant/anti-freeze and transmission fluid.
A comprehensive list of all recyclable items will be available on the circle september and sustainability Victoria websites.
Entering into a Spring-cleaning-season, Circle September is a campaign that will intend to create recycling awareness throughout the city of Melbourne. Our team is working in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria to endorse recycling through the following three programs:
Battery Back
A recycling initiative aimed at reusing rechargeable household batteries from items such as laptops, mobiles phones and cameras
Byteback
A recycling initiative aimed at residents and small business owners in Victoria who want to dispose of unwanted, old and unused computers in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Items accepted include CPU’s, laptops, computer mice, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, computer power supplies, printed circuit boards, motherboards, network & memory cards, disk and CD drives.
Detox Your Home
A recycling initiative aimed at residents wanting to dispose of old or unwanted products from the house, shed or car. These include items such as products such as car batteries, cleaning agents, insect spray, fuels, paints, pesticides, coolant/anti-freeze and transmission fluid.
A comprehensive list of all recyclable items will be available on the circle september and sustainability Victoria websites.
Info to work with for the brochure
Recycle – dictionary def.
re·cy·cle v: to process used or waste material so that it can be used again
to save or collect used or waste material for reprocessing into something useful
to adapt or convert something to a new use
to use something again for the same purpose
re·cy·cle n: the recycling of material, especially used or waste materials
Circle September
Awareness – For Victorians, Circle September will become the month to remember to recycle. Campaigns will inform and encourage the Melbourne community to actively participate in recycling programs.
Education – Circle September will issue comprehensive information to the public about Sustainability Victoria’s ByteBack, BatteryBack and Detox Your Home recycling programs.
Incentive – Circle September will provide incentives to enforce recycling. Incentives will encourage Green Energy use and investment into Carbon Neutral Offsetting.
Recycle – Circle September will increase recycling rates throughout Melbourne.
re·cy·cle v: to process used or waste material so that it can be used again
to save or collect used or waste material for reprocessing into something useful
to adapt or convert something to a new use
to use something again for the same purpose
re·cy·cle n: the recycling of material, especially used or waste materials
Circle September
Awareness – For Victorians, Circle September will become the month to remember to recycle. Campaigns will inform and encourage the Melbourne community to actively participate in recycling programs.
Education – Circle September will issue comprehensive information to the public about Sustainability Victoria’s ByteBack, BatteryBack and Detox Your Home recycling programs.
Incentive – Circle September will provide incentives to enforce recycling. Incentives will encourage Green Energy use and investment into Carbon Neutral Offsetting.
Recycle – Circle September will increase recycling rates throughout Melbourne.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Objective of the Proposal
Entering into a Spring-cleaning-season, Circle September is a campaign intended to create recycling awareness for the city of Melbourne. Our team is working in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria to endorse the recycling within the 4 categories:
Battery Back
Rechargeable household batteries from laptops, mobiles phones, or cameras
Byteback
Personal computer systems including desktops, laptops, computer mice, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, computer power supplies, printed circuit boards, motherboards, network & memory cards, disk and CD drives. A limit of 20 items per visit applies.
Paintback
Household unwanted paint or paint packaging
Detox Your Home
Old or unwanted household products such as paint, cleaners and pesticides
Motivation for Consumers
Circle September encourages Melbournians to recycle household unwanted waste by providing an appealing incentive in coalition with Origin Green Energy.
As our major sponsor for the campaign, Origin Green Energy have agreed to reward each person who participates in Circle September with:
A) Free Sign Up with Origin Green Energy, valued at $34.95.
or
B) Alternatively, if consumers are already serviced with Origin Green Energy, they will then be rewarded with Complimentary Card valued at $40 which will be credited upon there upcoming quarterly bill
Entering into a Spring-cleaning-season, Circle September is a campaign intended to create recycling awareness for the city of Melbourne. Our team is working in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria to endorse the recycling within the 4 categories:
Battery Back
Rechargeable household batteries from laptops, mobiles phones, or cameras
Byteback
Personal computer systems including desktops, laptops, computer mice, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, computer power supplies, printed circuit boards, motherboards, network & memory cards, disk and CD drives. A limit of 20 items per visit applies.
Paintback
Household unwanted paint or paint packaging
Detox Your Home
Old or unwanted household products such as paint, cleaners and pesticides
Motivation for Consumers
Circle September encourages Melbournians to recycle household unwanted waste by providing an appealing incentive in coalition with Origin Green Energy.
As our major sponsor for the campaign, Origin Green Energy have agreed to reward each person who participates in Circle September with:
A) Free Sign Up with Origin Green Energy, valued at $34.95.
or
B) Alternatively, if consumers are already serviced with Origin Green Energy, they will then be rewarded with Complimentary Card valued at $40 which will be credited upon there upcoming quarterly bill
Objective of Proposal
Five Two prides itself in developing innovative solutions and products that will lead communities into a sustainable and socially developed future. The Melbourne 2030 initiative has provided a detailed overview of the directions metropolitan Melbourne is expected to take over the next 15 years. Five Two has performed careful research into the requirements for Melbourne 2030 to successfully implement management in future population growth, infrastructure investment and effective negotiation in land use. Five Two has considered the fact that Melbourne 2030 creates a context in which specific planning is required in areas like transport, recycling and housing.
Five Two will present a creative design solution for a recycling incentive program. The solution will aim to inform, promote and educate public on how to recycle their household goods in a more environmentally conscious way. This solution will be driven by the use of incentives and utilization of existing Sustainability Victoria recycling services. These services include the ByteBack, BatteryBack and Detox Your Home recycling programs.
Five Two’s design solution will aim to acknowledge some of the key principles that drive Melbourne 2030:
- Sustainability
- A community to Business Partnership
- Leadership
- Equity
- Adaptability
The proposal put forward by Five Two will be remain within a $400,000 budget, including project development costs, design costs and full implementation. This $400,000 will be spent within one year - from the time of initial proposal.
Five Two proposal aims to generate revenue in order to invest in Carbon Neutral Offsetting.
Five Two will present a creative design solution for a recycling incentive program. The solution will aim to inform, promote and educate public on how to recycle their household goods in a more environmentally conscious way. This solution will be driven by the use of incentives and utilization of existing Sustainability Victoria recycling services. These services include the ByteBack, BatteryBack and Detox Your Home recycling programs.
Five Two’s design solution will aim to acknowledge some of the key principles that drive Melbourne 2030:
- Sustainability
- A community to Business Partnership
- Leadership
- Equity
- Adaptability
The proposal put forward by Five Two will be remain within a $400,000 budget, including project development costs, design costs and full implementation. This $400,000 will be spent within one year - from the time of initial proposal.
Five Two proposal aims to generate revenue in order to invest in Carbon Neutral Offsetting.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Proposal
Proposal: whos doing what...
Sheena - writing the proposal content (what our system actually is)
Mim - re-writing the brief (as it has to be in our own words), and the same for the melb 2030 paragraph. and if you want we need a company profile.
Leah - budget spending, cash flow, project timeline?
Dan - graphics & visuals, booklet content.
Chris - graphics & visuals, booklet content.
There are some other sections that are not mentioned, but we'll decide who will do them tomorrow.
Can everyone make it in early before class? like 8am? will just be easier to do a few hours before class :)
Sheena - writing the proposal content (what our system actually is)
Mim - re-writing the brief (as it has to be in our own words), and the same for the melb 2030 paragraph. and if you want we need a company profile.
Leah - budget spending, cash flow, project timeline?
Dan - graphics & visuals, booklet content.
Chris - graphics & visuals, booklet content.
There are some other sections that are not mentioned, but we'll decide who will do them tomorrow.
Can everyone make it in early before class? like 8am? will just be easier to do a few hours before class :)
Friday, July 20, 2007
Design
Hey guys thought i would have seen some more posts up by now and i thought we were all going to post our own perspective for todays class, didnt like that we only went from my idea only. Mim just to update, we spoke to Emma and she was happy with the idea, asked if we could provide more incentive options rather than just energy but i think if we are smart we can get away with it by stating the incentives can always change...
I have been branding this arvo and i have come up with our group logo and the branding for our recycle campaign.
I thought we would be called five two as is cause its really not important but its looks and reflects well. I have done a card for everyone but we have to decide each on our roles within the company.
For the campaign i have mixed recycle and september cause it should tie in well if we pitch the month for september with spring cleaning and all. I also added the word circle and half a circle cause i thought it would be easier to say "circle september" and not mention recycle but have it in there. Its like a visual for people to circle that month cause that when we are going to recycle all this stuff and get an incentive!! Room to play around heaps guys but not so much time! Please leave thoughts and directions... Talk soon guys
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Green Month is a way of creating an awareness based campaign that will take place in order to not only promote a cleaner city but begin a new trend for being conscious of how we are going to keep this planet turning by shifting our actions.
We understand that we need to clean up our living habits. We waste so much of the earths natural recourses by purchasing goods and throwing them away when they are out dated or out of fashion. Currently we arnt disposing these goods in a conscious way. We just throw it in the bin and expect that someone will sort it all out and you have done your bit for the world. Its time to move on and not be so naive. Its time to be made aware that there are organizations like Sustainability Victoria who have recycle programs that are taking proper care of our recycled waste. The problem is no one knows about them and if they do there isnt anything in it for them apart from being a greenie...
Green Month is a campaign that brings recycling awareness and green incentives to the everyday person, as well as making a big difference to our future city.
Prier to the month selected for Green Month, promotional publications and other promo material will be informing the public about where you can go to recycle your old batteries, computers, paints or chemicals and how to detox your home.. While being aware there will be an incentive for participating in these recycling services. A free instalation and sign up of a leading green energy company will provided and if people are already with the selected company they will can receive a substantial discount for the quarter in which green month falls in. Once taking your unwanted recycle waste to a specified location you will recieve a green tag that has a serial number on it. This serial number will be given over the phone or internet to the selected energy company. This will give you a free instllation and signup for green energy or a discount on your next quarter of green energy.
simple........ but not simple enough for studio 52 ahah im sure we will pick at it for sure!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Where to spend the points - CARBON OFFSETTING
CO2 Australia Limited
http://www.co2australia.com.au/Home.aspx
"Once you've reduced as much as you can, the next step is to offset the remaining, unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions (like the ones from your next overseas trip) through the CO2 AUSTRALIA™ Carbon Sequestration Program to neutralise your impact on the Earth's environment. By investing in offsets, you are neutralising your remaining greenhouse gas emissions."
Carbon Planet
https://carbonplanet.com/home/index.php
"Almost everything you do contributes to the Greenhouse Effect by directly or indirectly causing the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Carbon Planet's mission is to enable every individual and organisation on the planet to eliminate their global warming impact. We do this with a combination of education on emissions reduction strategies, and retail of properly certified carbon credits."
Carbon Reduction Institute
http://www.carbonreductioninstitute.com.au/
"Climate change is the most pressing issue for human survival as we know it. At the Carbon Reduction Institute, we implement initiatives which reduce the human induced contributions to climate change. Through our NoCO2 certification program, businesses can become carbon neutral and sell carbon neutral products and services. Consumers can do their bit for the environment by supporting these carbon neutral organisations and by neutralising their personal carbon footprint. Please choose from the options below."
TreeSmart Australia
www.treesmart.com.au
TreeSmart Australia offsets greenhouse gas emissions from transport activities by funding the planting, management, harvesting and replanting of farm forestry indigenous plantations - an economically and environmentally sustainable method of offsetting.
PO Box 363, Alexandra Vic 3714
Ph 03 5774 7617
GreenFleet Australia
www.greenfleet.com.au
Reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from transport by offering a carbon-offset native tree planting program to motorists and fleets, and promoting fuel-efficient vehicle technologies.
26 Koala Drive, Koonwarra Vic 3954
Ph 03 5664 2220
* i found a web site that is a directory to find sustiainable places/products/companies:
http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au
http://www.co2australia.com.au/Home.aspx
"Once you've reduced as much as you can, the next step is to offset the remaining, unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions (like the ones from your next overseas trip) through the CO2 AUSTRALIA™ Carbon Sequestration Program to neutralise your impact on the Earth's environment. By investing in offsets, you are neutralising your remaining greenhouse gas emissions."
Carbon Planet
https://carbonplanet.com/home/index.php
"Almost everything you do contributes to the Greenhouse Effect by directly or indirectly causing the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Carbon Planet's mission is to enable every individual and organisation on the planet to eliminate their global warming impact. We do this with a combination of education on emissions reduction strategies, and retail of properly certified carbon credits."
Carbon Reduction Institute
http://www.carbonreductioninstitute.com.au/
"Climate change is the most pressing issue for human survival as we know it. At the Carbon Reduction Institute, we implement initiatives which reduce the human induced contributions to climate change. Through our NoCO2 certification program, businesses can become carbon neutral and sell carbon neutral products and services. Consumers can do their bit for the environment by supporting these carbon neutral organisations and by neutralising their personal carbon footprint. Please choose from the options below."
TreeSmart Australia
www.treesmart.com.au
TreeSmart Australia offsets greenhouse gas emissions from transport activities by funding the planting, management, harvesting and replanting of farm forestry indigenous plantations - an economically and environmentally sustainable method of offsetting.
PO Box 363, Alexandra Vic 3714
Ph 03 5774 7617
GreenFleet Australia
www.greenfleet.com.au
Reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from transport by offering a carbon-offset native tree planting program to motorists and fleets, and promoting fuel-efficient vehicle technologies.
26 Koala Drive, Koonwarra Vic 3954
Ph 03 5664 2220
* i found a web site that is a directory to find sustiainable places/products/companies:
http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au
Monday, July 16, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday's Class Notes
Presentation Skills
M/M – Flow * Substance of speech
Rules for using Visual support
- support not replaced
- Support points that need further explanation
- Read your visual
- Show only when read
- Visual support easily displayed
- Use visual and text
Eye contact
- important, so audience has your attention
Facial Expressions
- appear welcoming, friendly, approachable
Gestures
- Use body movement to appear confident
Posture
- Posture allows you to appear confident, don’t look down
Appearance
- Look professional, how the client wants to see you
Body Language
SOUND:
Volume
Be able to be heard by people at the back of the room
Pace
- don’t speak to quickly
Pitch and Inflection
Enunciation
- Articulation and pronunciation
Practise as an individual – know your group
- time yourself
Do your visual support your key ideas?
- Having graphs
Have you done enough research?
Full sentence outline
M/M – Flow * Substance of speech
Rules for using Visual support
- support not replaced
- Support points that need further explanation
- Read your visual
- Show only when read
- Visual support easily displayed
- Use visual and text
Eye contact
- important, so audience has your attention
Facial Expressions
- appear welcoming, friendly, approachable
Gestures
- Use body movement to appear confident
Posture
- Posture allows you to appear confident, don’t look down
Appearance
- Look professional, how the client wants to see you
Body Language
SOUND:
Volume
Be able to be heard by people at the back of the room
Pace
- don’t speak to quickly
Pitch and Inflection
Enunciation
- Articulation and pronunciation
Practise as an individual – know your group
- time yourself
Do your visual support your key ideas?
- Having graphs
Have you done enough research?
Full sentence outline
Monday, July 9, 2007
Australian Plastic Card Manufacturer
Plastic Cards by Australian Plastic Card Company
Redegroup TM
from: http://www.plasticcard.com.au/overview.php
Redegroup is an exciting new concept that encompasses Australian Plastic Cards Company and all of its products and services.
We utilise the latest in digital printing technology into producing our plastic cards, Redegroup offers exciting, fully personalised direct marketing solutions for all your plastic cards and loyalty cards needs.
Solutions include plastic cards, gift cards, loyalty cards and membership cards as well as paper based direct marketing pieces such as post cards, letters, invitations, ticketing and much more.
Plastic cards are our specialty, incorporating loyalty cards and membership cards. We also provide a full service above and beyond the plastic cards; this includes security printing, in-house mail fulfillment services as well as offering a range of hardware for your plastic cards requirements.
Plastic cards impact on our lives almost daily and can be used to build customer loyalty, grow membership, cultivate frequent flyers and frequents buyers points. Plastic cards can serve as sales rewards and incentive for your customer base.
Australian Plastic Cards Company has been producing plastic cards for over 20 years Australia wide.
Please contact us for your plastic cards quotation today.
Plastic Cards - One of the long standing communication tools
Among the wide variety of promotional, communication, and identification products in the market today plastic cards are one of the long standing communication tools that have a proven track record in the promotion of businesses and organisations.
Whether your business is hospitality, travel, retail, manufacturing, or non-profit, the plastic cards can be tailored and customised to suite your requirements as well as appeal to your target market.
At Redegroup, we offer state of the art, full colour, digitally printed plastic cards; which means that we can offer features such as:
- On demand card manufacturing for your next order of plastic cards
- Variety of thicknesses
- Gloss or matt on all plastic cards
- Full colour duplex personalisation for all plastic cards
- Bar-coding
- Magnetic stripes
- Scratchy panels
- Security features
- Metallic colours
In addition to the plastic card products, we also offer services that deliver the product to your customer, personalised, and in a manner to excite and stimulate action!
* this is some info on an australian card manufacturer if we did decide to go with the idea of making our own card. As i know its not exactly a sustainable solution creating more products...
Redegroup TM
from: http://www.plasticcard.com.au/overview.php
Redegroup is an exciting new concept that encompasses Australian Plastic Cards Company and all of its products and services.
We utilise the latest in digital printing technology into producing our plastic cards, Redegroup offers exciting, fully personalised direct marketing solutions for all your plastic cards and loyalty cards needs.
Solutions include plastic cards, gift cards, loyalty cards and membership cards as well as paper based direct marketing pieces such as post cards, letters, invitations, ticketing and much more.
Plastic cards are our specialty, incorporating loyalty cards and membership cards. We also provide a full service above and beyond the plastic cards; this includes security printing, in-house mail fulfillment services as well as offering a range of hardware for your plastic cards requirements.
Plastic cards impact on our lives almost daily and can be used to build customer loyalty, grow membership, cultivate frequent flyers and frequents buyers points. Plastic cards can serve as sales rewards and incentive for your customer base.
Australian Plastic Cards Company has been producing plastic cards for over 20 years Australia wide.
Please contact us for your plastic cards quotation today.
Plastic Cards - One of the long standing communication tools
Among the wide variety of promotional, communication, and identification products in the market today plastic cards are one of the long standing communication tools that have a proven track record in the promotion of businesses and organisations.
Whether your business is hospitality, travel, retail, manufacturing, or non-profit, the plastic cards can be tailored and customised to suite your requirements as well as appeal to your target market.
At Redegroup, we offer state of the art, full colour, digitally printed plastic cards; which means that we can offer features such as:
- On demand card manufacturing for your next order of plastic cards
- Variety of thicknesses
- Gloss or matt on all plastic cards
- Full colour duplex personalisation for all plastic cards
- Bar-coding
- Magnetic stripes
- Scratchy panels
- Security features
- Metallic colours
In addition to the plastic card products, we also offer services that deliver the product to your customer, personalised, and in a manner to excite and stimulate action!
* this is some info on an australian card manufacturer if we did decide to go with the idea of making our own card. As i know its not exactly a sustainable solution creating more products...
GreenBuys card idea?
- just had a thought that it would be easy to maybe pitch our eco card point idea to FlyBuys (make it 'GreenBuys' as emma said). It would be easy to base all our info on, and i think we could potentially really write to the office in melbs to ask if they would potentially do this in 2030? it would be a good inclusion to our final project.
- This is just the basic info of how flybuys works...
1. What is FlyBuys?
FlyBuys is Australia’s favourite shopping rewards program operated by Loyalty Pacific Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Coles Group Ltd and the National Australia Bank Limited. Over 2.7 million households like yours actively collect points at FlyBuys participating businesses to make their everyday shopping count for over 1,000 reward choices. There are no fees or charges and membership is open to everybody who wants to be rewarded for their everyday shopping loyalty.
2. How many points do I get for my shopping dollar and where?
You will earn 2 standard points for every $5 spent by shopping at Coles Supermarkets, BI-LO, Coles Express, Target, Kmart, Baby Target, Kmart Tyre and Auto, First Choice, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Liquorland Direct, Harris Technology and JetSet and Travelworld travel centres. At Budget Car Rental earn 2 standard point for each $1 spent and at Best Western Australia you will earn 1 standard point for each $1 spent. At EziBuy you will earn 1 standard point for every $5 spent. You can make your shopping count even more by looking out for frequent bonus point offers at participating businesses to collect points even faster.
3. If I'm not currently a member, how can I join FlyBuys?
You can join online, right now, by clicking here and filling in your details. Or pick up an application form from one of the participating businesses and send it back to FlyBuys at GPO Box 359 Melbourne VIC 3001. The friendly folk at the FlyBuys Service Centre can also sign you up, and they can be reached on 13 1116, from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time, excluding public holidays).
4. How can I order an additional card?
Requesting up to a maximum of three additional cards is as easy as jumping online at flybuys.com.au or calling the FlyBuys Service Centre on 13 1116, between 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time, excluding public holidays).
5. Why should I always show my FlyBuys card?
You need to present your FlyBuys card at participating businesses to earn FlyBuys points – we can’t credit your points balance if you don’t show your card at the time of purchase. Earn enough points, and you can redeem them for a fantastic reward. It’s that simple.
6. Will I now have to pay a fee?
No, FlyBuys remains free from fees.
7. How often will I receive my Points Summary statement?
FlyBuys members can look forward to receiving their Points Summary statement in the mail up to four times a year. Also included will be a copy of escape - a reward members' guide, featuring news, new rewards and bonus points offers.
* There are heaps of ways to earn FlyBuys points and give your points balance an extra boost every now and then.
Shop ’n’ show FlyBuys participating businesses are some of the best known in Australia - you’re probably shopping at many of them already:
1st Choice Liquor Superstore
Baby Target
Best Western Australia
BI-LO
Budget
Coles
Coles Express
Coles Online
Coles Service ATM
EziBuy
Harris Technology
Jetset
Kmart
Kmart Tyre & Auto Service
Liquorland
Liquorland Direct
NAB
Officeworks
Pick N Pay
Target
Travelworld
Vintage Cellars
Just noticing that all these participating stores arent part of the 'environmentally friendly' group, as most of them are all large department stores. so there is room for this card to potentially work???
- This is just the basic info of how flybuys works...
1. What is FlyBuys?
FlyBuys is Australia’s favourite shopping rewards program operated by Loyalty Pacific Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Coles Group Ltd and the National Australia Bank Limited. Over 2.7 million households like yours actively collect points at FlyBuys participating businesses to make their everyday shopping count for over 1,000 reward choices. There are no fees or charges and membership is open to everybody who wants to be rewarded for their everyday shopping loyalty.
2. How many points do I get for my shopping dollar and where?
You will earn 2 standard points for every $5 spent by shopping at Coles Supermarkets, BI-LO, Coles Express, Target, Kmart, Baby Target, Kmart Tyre and Auto, First Choice, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Liquorland Direct, Harris Technology and JetSet and Travelworld travel centres. At Budget Car Rental earn 2 standard point for each $1 spent and at Best Western Australia you will earn 1 standard point for each $1 spent. At EziBuy you will earn 1 standard point for every $5 spent. You can make your shopping count even more by looking out for frequent bonus point offers at participating businesses to collect points even faster.
3. If I'm not currently a member, how can I join FlyBuys?
You can join online, right now, by clicking here and filling in your details. Or pick up an application form from one of the participating businesses and send it back to FlyBuys at GPO Box 359 Melbourne VIC 3001. The friendly folk at the FlyBuys Service Centre can also sign you up, and they can be reached on 13 1116, from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time, excluding public holidays).
4. How can I order an additional card?
Requesting up to a maximum of three additional cards is as easy as jumping online at flybuys.com.au or calling the FlyBuys Service Centre on 13 1116, between 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday (Melbourne time, excluding public holidays).
5. Why should I always show my FlyBuys card?
You need to present your FlyBuys card at participating businesses to earn FlyBuys points – we can’t credit your points balance if you don’t show your card at the time of purchase. Earn enough points, and you can redeem them for a fantastic reward. It’s that simple.
6. Will I now have to pay a fee?
No, FlyBuys remains free from fees.
7. How often will I receive my Points Summary statement?
FlyBuys members can look forward to receiving their Points Summary statement in the mail up to four times a year. Also included will be a copy of escape - a reward members' guide, featuring news, new rewards and bonus points offers.
* There are heaps of ways to earn FlyBuys points and give your points balance an extra boost every now and then.
Shop ’n’ show FlyBuys participating businesses are some of the best known in Australia - you’re probably shopping at many of them already:
1st Choice Liquor Superstore
Baby Target
Best Western Australia
BI-LO
Budget
Coles
Coles Express
Coles Online
Coles Service ATM
EziBuy
Harris Technology
Jetset
Kmart
Kmart Tyre & Auto Service
Liquorland
Liquorland Direct
NAB
Officeworks
Pick N Pay
Target
Travelworld
Vintage Cellars
Just noticing that all these participating stores arent part of the 'environmentally friendly' group, as most of them are all large department stores. so there is room for this card to potentially work???
Saturday, July 7, 2007
CAN EVERYONE MEET ON SUNDAY ARVO?
When are people free tomorrow?
Can we meet at 4 - 5pm at uni?
Leah and i can make it so far...
Can we meet at 4 - 5pm at uni?
Leah and i can make it so far...
OUR GENERAL CONCEPT
This is the general idea that we have all decided to follow... It needs refining, so Leah and i came up with a list of areas that we will need to research in order to shape our idea in terms of budget constraints etc. Emma also suggested that we research other countries and see if a similar scheme exists to base our pitch on.
Idea:
A points system that rewards and provides incentives to encourage people to use public transport and purchase environmentally sustainable products and services.
Points are received when a card/keyring/barcode is swiped at public transport ticketing machines and at retail outlets. Retail outlets and suppliers must comply with “Eco Card’s” sustainability standards to qualify for participation rights in the rewards incentive program.
Users must register on the “Eco Card” website where they will then be able to access a record of points accumulated via a username/login system. This website will act as a database which provides the user with information about where they can spend their points. This will be determined by sponsors that qualify for the program. Points can be spent online to receive discounts on bills or to purchase environmentally friendly products that are certified by “Eco Card”. Or discount vouchers can be printed off and used in-store.
This system provides incentives for the consumer to be more environmentally aware and to encourage further use of public transport and to purchase environmentally sustainable products over other non-sustainable transport and products.
Research:
If there is anything else, please add it to this list. I think we should delegate a research task to each person, so we can cover all areas...
Idea:
A points system that rewards and provides incentives to encourage people to use public transport and purchase environmentally sustainable products and services.
Points are received when a card/keyring/barcode is swiped at public transport ticketing machines and at retail outlets. Retail outlets and suppliers must comply with “Eco Card’s” sustainability standards to qualify for participation rights in the rewards incentive program.
Users must register on the “Eco Card” website where they will then be able to access a record of points accumulated via a username/login system. This website will act as a database which provides the user with information about where they can spend their points. This will be determined by sponsors that qualify for the program. Points can be spent online to receive discounts on bills or to purchase environmentally friendly products that are certified by “Eco Card”. Or discount vouchers can be printed off and used in-store.
This system provides incentives for the consumer to be more environmentally aware and to encourage further use of public transport and to purchase environmentally sustainable products over other non-sustainable transport and products.
Research:
- MyKi Card – what services it provides, what does it do? What is it made of? Does it have an existing barcode/electronic strip to record info? Do you have to pay for it.
- FlyBuys Card – How does the system work – is there any potential to expand on the program (ie. “Green Card”)
- Costs behind manufacturing new cards and keyrings or Barcode printing to stick onto cards.
- Carbon credit trading programs in other countries? Do they exist?
- Biodegradable or recycled plastic (in terms of card manufacturing).
- Costs behind implementing a website/database.
- Look into appropriate sponsors/contact them: Green energy suppliers Energy efficient products, ie light globes, shower head, water tanks etc Free advertising and promotion – Channel 10, Media Puzzle (Billboards), Government funded advertising.
If there is anything else, please add it to this list. I think we should delegate a research task to each person, so we can cover all areas...
DESIGN PITCH DRAFT DUE ON FRIDAY
Week 4/Lesson 8:
Drafts Due and 10 minute powerpoint presentation.
Draft document should be completed down to design fee’s with terms of payment.
Eg. Implementation costs, stages and timeframe.
Emma’s email: eluke@swin.edu.au
Drafts Due and 10 minute powerpoint presentation.
Draft document should be completed down to design fee’s with terms of payment.
Eg. Implementation costs, stages and timeframe.
Emma’s email: eluke@swin.edu.au
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Fridays Lecture... 06/07
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A BRIEF
MARKETING:
- current customer base, market size and sales.
- current competition and product range.
- unique selling point (USP).
- customer service (help and support).
- marketing objectives (target market, demographic).
- how will it be sold.- anticipated selling price.
- market research or evidence.
PROJECT SPECIFIC:
- project timeframe (including project reviews).
- launch dates.
- project budgets.
- deliverables – what tangible outcomes are required? (prototypes, drawings, etc).
- intellectual property rights.
- project team, liason and co-operation (who are you dealing with).
PERFORMANCE:
- what is it?
- what does it do?
- how does it work?
- essential requirements?
- design considerations – safety, comfort, aesthetics (what design constraints does it have to obey to in order to be a success?).
OPERATION:
- production and distribution options/constraints.
- costs for production and distribution.
- material options/constraints.
- customer service, maintenance, and warranty policy.
- expected service life.
- expected production levels.
- quality assurance.
ENVIRONMENT:
- what environment will the product or service be used in?
- what level of abuse will it receive in the environment?
- how will the product be packaged or protected?
SUMMARY…
- when in doubt, always clarify the project through the brief. The brief should be agreed upon by both the client and the designer before commencing the project..
- if you do not get a brief in writing, do not accept the job.
- otherwise write the brief for the client, but ensure that you get the job.
- the brief will provide the basis of your proposal.
- the brief is developed (often by both the client and designer) to satisfy a number of corporate objectives.
- the brief should continually be referred to throughout the design process/project.
- the brief provides the basis of your contract and what the designer has to deliver.
MARKETING:
- current customer base, market size and sales.
- current competition and product range.
- unique selling point (USP).
- customer service (help and support).
- marketing objectives (target market, demographic).
- how will it be sold.- anticipated selling price.
- market research or evidence.
PROJECT SPECIFIC:
- project timeframe (including project reviews).
- launch dates.
- project budgets.
- deliverables – what tangible outcomes are required? (prototypes, drawings, etc).
- intellectual property rights.
- project team, liason and co-operation (who are you dealing with).
PERFORMANCE:
- what is it?
- what does it do?
- how does it work?
- essential requirements?
- design considerations – safety, comfort, aesthetics (what design constraints does it have to obey to in order to be a success?).
OPERATION:
- production and distribution options/constraints.
- costs for production and distribution.
- material options/constraints.
- customer service, maintenance, and warranty policy.
- expected service life.
- expected production levels.
- quality assurance.
ENVIRONMENT:
- what environment will the product or service be used in?
- what level of abuse will it receive in the environment?
- how will the product be packaged or protected?
SUMMARY…
- when in doubt, always clarify the project through the brief. The brief should be agreed upon by both the client and the designer before commencing the project..
- if you do not get a brief in writing, do not accept the job.
- otherwise write the brief for the client, but ensure that you get the job.
- the brief will provide the basis of your proposal.
- the brief is developed (often by both the client and designer) to satisfy a number of corporate objectives.
- the brief should continually be referred to throughout the design process/project.
- the brief provides the basis of your contract and what the designer has to deliver.
Tuesdays Lecture 03/07
DESIGN PROPOSAL
- The design proposal is usually a response from the designer to a client, to a project brief.
- It’s a formal written document that highlights the company/design strengths and why they should appoint them.
- The designers may be pitching against other designers.
STAGES…
Stage 1: deliverables and fees
- preliminary brief and research
- project proposal highlighting designer fees.
Stage 2: Concept proposals
- presentation of initial concepts highlighting between 3-5 strong concepts for the client to evaluate.
Stage 3: Concept development
- after evaluation of initial concepts, 1-2 are chosen for further development.
Stage 4: Detail Development
- after evaluation, one proposal is chosen for full development.
- deliverables may be finished models, renderings, detailed drawings, construction details, etc.
Stage 5: Final Presentation
- a final presentation is made outlining the full development of the final design and its benefits to the client.
SUMMARY…
- good project proposals are vital for designers to get business.
- clients are likely to see proposals from 3-5 companies/designers.
- a client will want to feel confident in your ability to see the project needs and to deliver dynamic results.
- they want to see that you’re knowledge, capable and professional in your approach.
* the more the detail in the proposal, the more the client can see that you can follow through and deliver, therefore the more likely you are to receive the job.
- The design proposal is usually a response from the designer to a client, to a project brief.
- It’s a formal written document that highlights the company/design strengths and why they should appoint them.
- The designers may be pitching against other designers.
STAGES…
Stage 1: deliverables and fees
- preliminary brief and research
- project proposal highlighting designer fees.
Stage 2: Concept proposals
- presentation of initial concepts highlighting between 3-5 strong concepts for the client to evaluate.
Stage 3: Concept development
- after evaluation of initial concepts, 1-2 are chosen for further development.
Stage 4: Detail Development
- after evaluation, one proposal is chosen for full development.
- deliverables may be finished models, renderings, detailed drawings, construction details, etc.
Stage 5: Final Presentation
- a final presentation is made outlining the full development of the final design and its benefits to the client.
SUMMARY…
- good project proposals are vital for designers to get business.
- clients are likely to see proposals from 3-5 companies/designers.
- a client will want to feel confident in your ability to see the project needs and to deliver dynamic results.
- they want to see that you’re knowledge, capable and professional in your approach.
* the more the detail in the proposal, the more the client can see that you can follow through and deliver, therefore the more likely you are to receive the job.
Monday, July 2, 2007
PROPOSAL TIPS
Cover:
Clear features: organizations name and logo team names (student names and numbers)
Project title and submission date:
Copyright statement:
Executive Summary:
Explains your understanding of the brief, the client and their business. A start point: shows the client your clear on their objectives: Assess Existing situation, identify problems.
Current situation:
What are the needs or problems you are identifying and intending to solve.
Target Demographic:
Who will use, benefit from the finished project? Derive your market demographic, industry sector etc: Be specific
Project Goals:
Summarize objectives, clearly define project requirements.
Design Direction:
Detail your proposed idea: Target market, production, strategy etc. what are you proposing to do, how do you propose to achieve your goals, explain acceptance process and themes.
Main Design Considerations:
What are the relevant issues you need to take into account? eg safety, ergonomics, environmental issues, production - manufacturing costs.
What are the results of your market research, market analysis?
Implementation:
Describe the deliverables, design fees, payment/delivery structure, outline the project schedule, (Gant Chart, timelines ect). What will you be providing? What wont you be providing.
Fee Schedule:
At what stages of the project do you require compensation? eg. 1/3 when project is signed off, 1/3 when final direction is agreed and 1/3 on completion.
Development Schedule:
Provide a timeline, list dates for carious stages of delivery, how long they have for feedback.
Terms of Business:
Confidentiality agreements, I.P, changes to the brief.
Cash-flow Chart(Should be back in financial aspect of your proposal)
Attempts to predict the riming of a project or business income and expenditure, projects cash inflows and out flows over at 6 monthly period.
Conclusion:
Re-iterate the major pints of your arguments and the objectives, improvements your proposal aims to deliver.
Team Biography:
Key people involved, skills and attributes identity relevant experience and qualifications, sell yourselves.
Appendix:
Case studies of relevant examples competitors, questionnaires, relevant research materials, quotes, supplier info, relevant supplier / Manufacturing info. ect. Research base to back up your arguments.
Clear features: organizations name and logo team names (student names and numbers)
Project title and submission date:
Copyright statement:
Executive Summary:
Explains your understanding of the brief, the client and their business. A start point: shows the client your clear on their objectives: Assess Existing situation, identify problems.
Current situation:
What are the needs or problems you are identifying and intending to solve.
Target Demographic:
Who will use, benefit from the finished project? Derive your market demographic, industry sector etc: Be specific
Project Goals:
Summarize objectives, clearly define project requirements.
Design Direction:
Detail your proposed idea: Target market, production, strategy etc. what are you proposing to do, how do you propose to achieve your goals, explain acceptance process and themes.
Main Design Considerations:
What are the relevant issues you need to take into account? eg safety, ergonomics, environmental issues, production - manufacturing costs.
What are the results of your market research, market analysis?
Implementation:
Describe the deliverables, design fees, payment/delivery structure, outline the project schedule, (Gant Chart, timelines ect). What will you be providing? What wont you be providing.
Fee Schedule:
At what stages of the project do you require compensation? eg. 1/3 when project is signed off, 1/3 when final direction is agreed and 1/3 on completion.
Development Schedule:
Provide a timeline, list dates for carious stages of delivery, how long they have for feedback.
Terms of Business:
Confidentiality agreements, I.P, changes to the brief.
Cash-flow Chart(Should be back in financial aspect of your proposal)
Attempts to predict the riming of a project or business income and expenditure, projects cash inflows and out flows over at 6 monthly period.
Conclusion:
Re-iterate the major pints of your arguments and the objectives, improvements your proposal aims to deliver.
Team Biography:
Key people involved, skills and attributes identity relevant experience and qualifications, sell yourselves.
Appendix:
Case studies of relevant examples competitors, questionnaires, relevant research materials, quotes, supplier info, relevant supplier / Manufacturing info. ect. Research base to back up your arguments.
This is a huge issue that I was researching yesterday. I think it has many profound outcome possibilities and avenues we could take with this. What do you guys think??
The life cycle of a commercial bottle of water revolves around the western way of consumer driven lifestyles. The Container Recycling Institute reports that sales of virgin resin PET (polyethylene terephthalate), the plastic most commonly used in water bottles, shot up to 738 million kilograms in 1999, more than double the amount in 1990. Producing 1 kilogram of PET plastic requires 17.5 kilograms of water and results in air emissions of 40 grams of hydrocarbons, 25 grams of sulfur oxides, 18 grams of carbon monoxide, 20 grams of nitrogen oxides, and 2.3 kilograms of carbon dioxide. In terms of water use alone, much more is consumed in making the bottles than will ever go into them.
Then the distribution, a major concern for bottled water comes from the fossil fuels burned to transport it by truck, train, or boat instead of by pipe. The World Wildlife Fund, while noting that 75 percent of bottled water is produced for local consumption, argues that international companies should invest in bottlers aiming at local markets and ship bottled water in bulk containers. Yet even this would be more inefficient that public drinking water systems.
Then the largest issue associated is the waste of the product. In Australia only 35% is recycled even though it is PET recyclable plastic being used. In June 2003, the Pollution Control Board of West Bengal, India, determined that bottle producers were responsible for collecting used bottles and recycling them. This stratagie should be taken on a global scale.
Design plays a major role in this as there aesthetics and appeal are so convicing that they are changing the publics mind on the basis of safety and taste."They are attractive, they catch the light and they are shiny, so little animals see them and get in," Clean Up Australia spokeswoman Therrie-Ann Johnson said.
First steps to simplify recycling
Container makers can make reprocessing easier by limiting the number of container types and shapes, using only one type of plastic resin in each container, making collapsible containers, using water-dispersible adhesives for labels, and phasing out metals, such as aluminum seals. Plastic resin manufacturers can limit the variety of resins within each numbered type of plastic, avoid using pigments, and formulate resins to better withstand post-consumer processing. Both container and plastic resin makers can help develop reprocessing if encouraged to use plastic that is discarded by consumers.
http://www.designboom.com/eng/education/pet/comp2.gif
SWISS-ENGINEERED SIGG WATER BOTTLES
Although the eco-friendliness of an aluminum drinking container may not be obvious at first glance, think of all the plastic water bottles you aren’t buying if you’re toting around a stylish, sturdy, reuseable and recyclable Sigg bottle. It turns out the Swiss-engineered bottles are the result of a high-tech, low-waste production method that starts with a piece of aluminum the size of a hockey puck.
http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/siggbottles.jpg
I think if people love the design of an eco friendly bottle and can save money by reusing their water bottle, these are important factors in creating a ‘desire’ for a product. Marketing plays a big part in getting the message across too.
www.epa.vic.gov.au/students/activities_lifecycle/lifecycle_activity4.asp
www.anglingmatters.com/ww_life.htm
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/06/san_francisco_m.php
The life cycle of a commercial bottle of water revolves around the western way of consumer driven lifestyles. The Container Recycling Institute reports that sales of virgin resin PET (polyethylene terephthalate), the plastic most commonly used in water bottles, shot up to 738 million kilograms in 1999, more than double the amount in 1990. Producing 1 kilogram of PET plastic requires 17.5 kilograms of water and results in air emissions of 40 grams of hydrocarbons, 25 grams of sulfur oxides, 18 grams of carbon monoxide, 20 grams of nitrogen oxides, and 2.3 kilograms of carbon dioxide. In terms of water use alone, much more is consumed in making the bottles than will ever go into them.
Then the distribution, a major concern for bottled water comes from the fossil fuels burned to transport it by truck, train, or boat instead of by pipe. The World Wildlife Fund, while noting that 75 percent of bottled water is produced for local consumption, argues that international companies should invest in bottlers aiming at local markets and ship bottled water in bulk containers. Yet even this would be more inefficient that public drinking water systems.
Then the largest issue associated is the waste of the product. In Australia only 35% is recycled even though it is PET recyclable plastic being used. In June 2003, the Pollution Control Board of West Bengal, India, determined that bottle producers were responsible for collecting used bottles and recycling them. This stratagie should be taken on a global scale.
Design plays a major role in this as there aesthetics and appeal are so convicing that they are changing the publics mind on the basis of safety and taste."They are attractive, they catch the light and they are shiny, so little animals see them and get in," Clean Up Australia spokeswoman Therrie-Ann Johnson said.
First steps to simplify recycling
Container makers can make reprocessing easier by limiting the number of container types and shapes, using only one type of plastic resin in each container, making collapsible containers, using water-dispersible adhesives for labels, and phasing out metals, such as aluminum seals. Plastic resin manufacturers can limit the variety of resins within each numbered type of plastic, avoid using pigments, and formulate resins to better withstand post-consumer processing. Both container and plastic resin makers can help develop reprocessing if encouraged to use plastic that is discarded by consumers.
http://www.designboom.com/eng/education/pet/comp2.gif
SWISS-ENGINEERED SIGG WATER BOTTLES
Although the eco-friendliness of an aluminum drinking container may not be obvious at first glance, think of all the plastic water bottles you aren’t buying if you’re toting around a stylish, sturdy, reuseable and recyclable Sigg bottle. It turns out the Swiss-engineered bottles are the result of a high-tech, low-waste production method that starts with a piece of aluminum the size of a hockey puck.
http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/siggbottles.jpg
I think if people love the design of an eco friendly bottle and can save money by reusing their water bottle, these are important factors in creating a ‘desire’ for a product. Marketing plays a big part in getting the message across too.
www.epa.vic.gov.au/students/activities_lifecycle/lifecycle_activity4.asp
www.anglingmatters.com/ww_life.htm
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/06/san_francisco_m.php
What's Your Eco-footprint
Just came across this questionare on the Clean-Up Australia site, could trigger some ideas for research...
Your eco-footprint is a measure of how many resources you use and tells you whether you tread heavily or lightly upon the planet.Take the lifestyle test to find out what your eco-footprint is...
1) Do you use a car?
(If you usually share it with others, halve the points.)
Never - 0 pointsOnce a week - 2 points
Two to five times a week - 4 points
Six or more times a week - 6 points
2) Do you eat beef?
Never - 0 pointsOnce a week or less - 3 points
Two or three times a week - 5 points
More than three times a week - 7 points
3) Do you eat other meat and / or fish?
Never - 0 pointsOnce a week or less - 2 points
Two or four times a week - 4 points
Five or more times a week - 6 points
4) How many serves of dairy food do you eat?
(A serve is one cup of milk or equivalent quantity of cheese, yoghurt, etc.)
Never - 0 points
Three serves a week or less - 2 points
Four to eight serves a week - 4 points
Nine or more serves a week - 6 points
5) How many pieces of new clothing do you buy each year?
None - 0 points1 to 12 (up to one a month) - 3 points
13 to 26 (up to one a fortnight) - 6 points
27 to 52 (up to one a week) - 9 points
More than 52 - 12 points
6) How many whitegoods are in your home?
(ie. fridges, freezers, dishwashers, dryers, washing machines)
Include whitegoods in your holiday home or second residence, if you have one. If you share your house with other people divide the points by the number of people.
None - 0 points
One - 2 points
Two to three - 4 points
More than four - 6 points
7) How many rooms in your home?
Add on the number of rooms in your holiday home or second residence, if you own one (if you share your house with other people divide the points by the number of people).
One - 0 points
Two - 2 points
Three to five - 4 points
Six or more - 8 points
8) What sort of bathroom fittings are in your home?
Dual flush toilets and water efficient shower heads - 0 points
Dual flush toilets only - 1 point
Water efficient shower heads only - 1 point
Neither - 2 points
9) What sort of garden do you have?
No garden or one entirely watered by rainwater tank, greywater or rainfall - 0 points
Small garden watered by mains water supply - 1 point
Medium garden or water efficient garden - 2 points
Large garden and / or lots of lawn - 3 points
10) How many rooms in your house do you heat on cold days?
No rooms - 0 points
One or two rooms - 1 point
Three or four rooms - 2 points
More than 4 rooms - 3 points
11) How many rooms in your house do you cool on hot days using air conditioning?
No rooms - 0 points
One room - 1 point
Two rooms - 2 points
Three or more rooms - 3 points
12) How much overseas travel have you made in the past year?
None - 0 points
Less than one week - 1 point
One to two weeks - 2 points
More than two weeks - 3 points
13) How much domestic travel have you made in the past year?
None - 0 points
Less than two weeks - 1 point
Two weeks to one month - 2 points
More than a month - 3 points
14) Do your home energy needs come mainly from Green Power from an electricity retailer or your own renewable energy source?
Yes - Minus 5 points
No - 0 points
YOUR SCORE
Less than 5 points - a little hard to believe, but if it's true you're an environmental saint. Tell others about how you've managed to become so sustainable!
6 to 15 points - you're an inspiration to all of us! Keep up the good work, and challenge your friends and neighbors to match your efforts.
16 to 25 points - you're not doing too badly but could do better. See if there are a few simple actions on the list you can carry out today.
26 to 45 points - you've made a start, but to you've still got some work to do to really make some gains in reducing your greenhouse emissions, water consumption and waste.
More than 45 points - your lifestyle needs serious examination! There are lots of changes you could and should make.
The Lifestyle Test was developed by the Australian Conservation Foundation and first appeared in Habitat Magazine, vol.32 no.4. For further information on the Test see www.acfonline.org.au The Test was written by ACF Sustainability Officer - Suzie Brown and ACF Strategies Director - Mike Krockenberger.To find out more about how you can live more sustainably, review Clean Up Australia's Household Tips for a Healthier Environment Fact Sheet (links to pdf fact sheets page)
from http://www.cleanup.org.au/au/LivingGreener/your-eco-footprint.html
Your eco-footprint is a measure of how many resources you use and tells you whether you tread heavily or lightly upon the planet.Take the lifestyle test to find out what your eco-footprint is...
1) Do you use a car?
(If you usually share it with others, halve the points.)
Never - 0 pointsOnce a week - 2 points
Two to five times a week - 4 points
Six or more times a week - 6 points
2) Do you eat beef?
Never - 0 pointsOnce a week or less - 3 points
Two or three times a week - 5 points
More than three times a week - 7 points
3) Do you eat other meat and / or fish?
Never - 0 pointsOnce a week or less - 2 points
Two or four times a week - 4 points
Five or more times a week - 6 points
4) How many serves of dairy food do you eat?
(A serve is one cup of milk or equivalent quantity of cheese, yoghurt, etc.)
Never - 0 points
Three serves a week or less - 2 points
Four to eight serves a week - 4 points
Nine or more serves a week - 6 points
5) How many pieces of new clothing do you buy each year?
None - 0 points1 to 12 (up to one a month) - 3 points
13 to 26 (up to one a fortnight) - 6 points
27 to 52 (up to one a week) - 9 points
More than 52 - 12 points
6) How many whitegoods are in your home?
(ie. fridges, freezers, dishwashers, dryers, washing machines)
Include whitegoods in your holiday home or second residence, if you have one. If you share your house with other people divide the points by the number of people.
None - 0 points
One - 2 points
Two to three - 4 points
More than four - 6 points
7) How many rooms in your home?
Add on the number of rooms in your holiday home or second residence, if you own one (if you share your house with other people divide the points by the number of people).
One - 0 points
Two - 2 points
Three to five - 4 points
Six or more - 8 points
8) What sort of bathroom fittings are in your home?
Dual flush toilets and water efficient shower heads - 0 points
Dual flush toilets only - 1 point
Water efficient shower heads only - 1 point
Neither - 2 points
9) What sort of garden do you have?
No garden or one entirely watered by rainwater tank, greywater or rainfall - 0 points
Small garden watered by mains water supply - 1 point
Medium garden or water efficient garden - 2 points
Large garden and / or lots of lawn - 3 points
10) How many rooms in your house do you heat on cold days?
No rooms - 0 points
One or two rooms - 1 point
Three or four rooms - 2 points
More than 4 rooms - 3 points
11) How many rooms in your house do you cool on hot days using air conditioning?
No rooms - 0 points
One room - 1 point
Two rooms - 2 points
Three or more rooms - 3 points
12) How much overseas travel have you made in the past year?
None - 0 points
Less than one week - 1 point
One to two weeks - 2 points
More than two weeks - 3 points
13) How much domestic travel have you made in the past year?
None - 0 points
Less than two weeks - 1 point
Two weeks to one month - 2 points
More than a month - 3 points
14) Do your home energy needs come mainly from Green Power from an electricity retailer or your own renewable energy source?
Yes - Minus 5 points
No - 0 points
YOUR SCORE
Less than 5 points - a little hard to believe, but if it's true you're an environmental saint. Tell others about how you've managed to become so sustainable!
6 to 15 points - you're an inspiration to all of us! Keep up the good work, and challenge your friends and neighbors to match your efforts.
16 to 25 points - you're not doing too badly but could do better. See if there are a few simple actions on the list you can carry out today.
26 to 45 points - you've made a start, but to you've still got some work to do to really make some gains in reducing your greenhouse emissions, water consumption and waste.
More than 45 points - your lifestyle needs serious examination! There are lots of changes you could and should make.
The Lifestyle Test was developed by the Australian Conservation Foundation and first appeared in Habitat Magazine, vol.32 no.4. For further information on the Test see www.acfonline.org.au The Test was written by ACF Sustainability Officer - Suzie Brown and ACF Strategies Director - Mike Krockenberger.To find out more about how you can live more sustainably, review Clean Up Australia's Household Tips for a Healthier Environment Fact Sheet (links to pdf fact sheets page)
from http://www.cleanup.org.au/au/LivingGreener/your-eco-footprint.html
electronic recycling
- Ive just been looking at existing mobile phone recycling programs. They are widely available, but as mim i think said, only 2% of phones are actually being placed in these recycling programs...
"Call Scope on 1800 815 768 and we will send you a free-post mobile phone satchel, so you can send your phone to be recycled. If you are an organisation we can provide a collection box, free-post satchels or point of sale satchel dispensers.
YOU CAN RECYCLE:- broken, damaged or dead mobile phones- used, secondhand or old mobile phones" - http://www.mobilephonerecyclingvic.com.au/
- In Australia, more than 40 per cent, or over eight million people, own a mobile phone and exchange it on average every 18 – 24 months. This obviously represents a high proportion of waste, yet what is not widely known is those mobile handsets, including batteries and accessories, are recyclable through the Mobile Phone Industry Recycling Program.
- Melbourne-based MRI (specialists in waste management including office and telecommunications equipment) are engaged by AMTA to collect mobile phones, batteries and accessories and are currently collecting from more than 700 participating stores throughout Australia.
- Societe Nouvelle D’Affinage Des Métaux (SNAM) currently manages the specialist bath smelting procedure that is the basis of the recycling process for nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries and Pasminco processes lead acid batteries in Australia.
- The batteries are ground into small pieces and fed into a special furnace, which is able to process the material at rates of up to 170kg an hour.
- The batteries are then burned at 1200 degrees Celsius, which consumes the plastic and allows the various metals to be collected and cooled.
- Marketable products from the recycling process include:
NICKEL - used in the production of stainless steel;
CADMIUM - a component used in new batteries;
PLASTICS– used in furniture; and
Small amounts of gold and copper.
- This recycling process is highly efficient, has high productivity and provides a complete breakdown of chemical compounds. It is suitable for all phones and batteries, including the newer Lithium Ion and Nickel-Metal Hydride types.
- The recycling process is also successful in preventing the reformation of environmentally damaging compounds such as dioxins and furans in the exhaust gas stream.
- Mobile phone handsets and accessories are stored until the completion of a planned MRI processing facility that will ensure that close to 100 per cent of the components in these items are recycled.
- Since the program's initial NSW trial and national launch in 1999, approximately 30 tonnes (or enough to fill a small suburban house) of mobile phones, batteries and accessories have been collected for recycling in Australia. The industry hopes to build on this success in the future.
http://www.amta.org.au/recycle/intro_recyc_how.htm
- some disturbing facts...
Copper
A desktop computer requires 1 kilo of copper, which if mined will result in 281 kilos of waste rock. 1 Recycling copper only requires 15-20% of the energy that is required to mine new ore and once processed you can’t distinguish between those that come from a primary source e.g. ore or secondary source e.g. recycled. Recyclables can contain ten times more copper and 50 times more gold than average mined ores.
Fossil Fuels
Sixteen hundred grams of fossil fuels and chemicals are needed to produce one, two gram microchip. Secondary materials used to produce this chip amount to 630 times the mass of the final product.
The majority of plastics used in high tech electronics originate with fossil fuels. 1
Number Crunching
It is estimated that there are more than 7.5 million televisions, 9 million computers, 5 million printers and 2 million scanners in use around Australia. It is further estimated that 2.1 million computers will enter the market this year (2006) resulting in more than 3 million computers becoming obsolete. Of the 3 million computers that have become obsolete, around 1.6 million will end up in landfill sites and 1.8 million will join the estimated 5.3 million already in storage. Sadly only around 500,000 will be recycled.2
These figures do not include the 2.5 million major appliances we discard each year.3
Mercury
Mercury found in flat panels, laptop screens and switches can contaminate with as little as 1/70th of a teaspoon, almost 20 acres of water to the point that fish are unsafe to eat. 2
Toners/Cartridges
It takes over 4 Litres of liquid petroleum to manufacturer a typical all in one toner. 4
1 TRIO. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the automotive industry. Retrieved 16 August 2006 from http://www.cec.org/trio/stories/index.cfm?varlan=english&ed=4&ID=56
2 Firth, D. (2006). What to do with the techno Junk. The Australian, p.10. Printed Tuesday 13/06/2006
3 Zero Waste Brochure. Retrieved 16 August 2006 from http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/pdf/fact_sheets/e-waste.pdf
4 Cart Collect. (2006). FAQ. Retrieved 10 July, 2006 from http://www.cartcollect.com.au/main/faq.htm
from http://www.ecyclerecovery.com.au/did_you_know.htm
"Call Scope on 1800 815 768 and we will send you a free-post mobile phone satchel, so you can send your phone to be recycled. If you are an organisation we can provide a collection box, free-post satchels or point of sale satchel dispensers.
YOU CAN RECYCLE:- broken, damaged or dead mobile phones- used, secondhand or old mobile phones" - http://www.mobilephonerecyclingvic.com.au/
- In Australia, more than 40 per cent, or over eight million people, own a mobile phone and exchange it on average every 18 – 24 months. This obviously represents a high proportion of waste, yet what is not widely known is those mobile handsets, including batteries and accessories, are recyclable through the Mobile Phone Industry Recycling Program.
- Melbourne-based MRI (specialists in waste management including office and telecommunications equipment) are engaged by AMTA to collect mobile phones, batteries and accessories and are currently collecting from more than 700 participating stores throughout Australia.
- Societe Nouvelle D’Affinage Des Métaux (SNAM) currently manages the specialist bath smelting procedure that is the basis of the recycling process for nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries and Pasminco processes lead acid batteries in Australia.
- The batteries are ground into small pieces and fed into a special furnace, which is able to process the material at rates of up to 170kg an hour.
- The batteries are then burned at 1200 degrees Celsius, which consumes the plastic and allows the various metals to be collected and cooled.
- Marketable products from the recycling process include:
NICKEL - used in the production of stainless steel;
CADMIUM - a component used in new batteries;
PLASTICS– used in furniture; and
Small amounts of gold and copper.
- This recycling process is highly efficient, has high productivity and provides a complete breakdown of chemical compounds. It is suitable for all phones and batteries, including the newer Lithium Ion and Nickel-Metal Hydride types.
- The recycling process is also successful in preventing the reformation of environmentally damaging compounds such as dioxins and furans in the exhaust gas stream.
- Mobile phone handsets and accessories are stored until the completion of a planned MRI processing facility that will ensure that close to 100 per cent of the components in these items are recycled.
- Since the program's initial NSW trial and national launch in 1999, approximately 30 tonnes (or enough to fill a small suburban house) of mobile phones, batteries and accessories have been collected for recycling in Australia. The industry hopes to build on this success in the future.
http://www.amta.org.au/recycle/intro_recyc_how.htm
- some disturbing facts...
Copper
A desktop computer requires 1 kilo of copper, which if mined will result in 281 kilos of waste rock. 1 Recycling copper only requires 15-20% of the energy that is required to mine new ore and once processed you can’t distinguish between those that come from a primary source e.g. ore or secondary source e.g. recycled. Recyclables can contain ten times more copper and 50 times more gold than average mined ores.
Fossil Fuels
Sixteen hundred grams of fossil fuels and chemicals are needed to produce one, two gram microchip. Secondary materials used to produce this chip amount to 630 times the mass of the final product.
The majority of plastics used in high tech electronics originate with fossil fuels. 1
Number Crunching
It is estimated that there are more than 7.5 million televisions, 9 million computers, 5 million printers and 2 million scanners in use around Australia. It is further estimated that 2.1 million computers will enter the market this year (2006) resulting in more than 3 million computers becoming obsolete. Of the 3 million computers that have become obsolete, around 1.6 million will end up in landfill sites and 1.8 million will join the estimated 5.3 million already in storage. Sadly only around 500,000 will be recycled.2
These figures do not include the 2.5 million major appliances we discard each year.3
Mercury
Mercury found in flat panels, laptop screens and switches can contaminate with as little as 1/70th of a teaspoon, almost 20 acres of water to the point that fish are unsafe to eat. 2
Toners/Cartridges
It takes over 4 Litres of liquid petroleum to manufacturer a typical all in one toner. 4
1 TRIO. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the automotive industry. Retrieved 16 August 2006 from http://www.cec.org/trio/stories/index.cfm?varlan=english&ed=4&ID=56
2 Firth, D. (2006). What to do with the techno Junk. The Australian, p.10. Printed Tuesday 13/06/2006
3 Zero Waste Brochure. Retrieved 16 August 2006 from http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/pdf/fact_sheets/e-waste.pdf
4 Cart Collect. (2006). FAQ. Retrieved 10 July, 2006 from http://www.cartcollect.com.au/main/faq.htm
from http://www.ecyclerecovery.com.au/did_you_know.htm
check this out
- 60% of the Earth’s resources are being used unsustainably
- Atmospheric pollution will occur, acid rainfall will effect Oceans, therefore killing phythoplankton, consequently effecting the food chain
- The economy grows in physical scale, however the ecosystem does not
METAL ISSUES:
(World’s resources as we know exists)
- 13 years of INDUIM – mainly used as a metal to create Plasma T.V’s
- 60 years of URANIUM left in entire Earth:
John Howard is pushing the idea of Nuclear Energy; with means he is planning to invest billions of dollars to create substantial power stations, if a number of developing countries choose to take this direction, we may cut down the availability of Uranium of 50%
- 29 years left of SILVER
- 90 years of NICKEL ( metal found in Alkaline Batteries)
- 45 years of GOLD
By 2050, the estimated global population is 10 billion, the majority of people living in developing countries
Over 30 tonnes of waste are produced for every tonne of products that reaches the consumer
- 98% of these products are thrown away within 6 months
- When you include the hidden impact of manufacturing we consume our own body weight of unsustainable materials every 2 DAYS
Design doesn’t have just an economic role, it is significant to us culturally and socially
CHECK OUT: Newscientist.com
At search under “climate change myths” – really great to be totally updated on CLIMATE CHANGE
- Atmospheric pollution will occur, acid rainfall will effect Oceans, therefore killing phythoplankton, consequently effecting the food chain
- The economy grows in physical scale, however the ecosystem does not
METAL ISSUES:
(World’s resources as we know exists)
- 13 years of INDUIM – mainly used as a metal to create Plasma T.V’s
- 60 years of URANIUM left in entire Earth:
John Howard is pushing the idea of Nuclear Energy; with means he is planning to invest billions of dollars to create substantial power stations, if a number of developing countries choose to take this direction, we may cut down the availability of Uranium of 50%
- 29 years left of SILVER
- 90 years of NICKEL ( metal found in Alkaline Batteries)
- 45 years of GOLD
By 2050, the estimated global population is 10 billion, the majority of people living in developing countries
Over 30 tonnes of waste are produced for every tonne of products that reaches the consumer
- 98% of these products are thrown away within 6 months
- When you include the hidden impact of manufacturing we consume our own body weight of unsustainable materials every 2 DAYS
Design doesn’t have just an economic role, it is significant to us culturally and socially
CHECK OUT: Newscientist.com
At search under “climate change myths” – really great to be totally updated on CLIMATE CHANGE
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