June 16, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Blogging, Education, Environment, Fun stuff, Recycling, Reduce, reuse and recycle, Schools, TGM Education Dept
There is no end to what can be recycled, reused, or repaired. Check out this wonderful idea for ‘Recycled Guitar Skateboards’ http://bit.ly/XXglYF
April 26, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Activist, adventure, Blogging, Campaining, Clever stuff, Fun stuff, Making stuff, Resources, Schools, The Green Marine
On a recent adventure across the other side of the world in Fremantle, Western Australia, a member of the team came across these amazing recycled horses at Bathers Beach. Wonderful examples of creativity AND application of the 5R’s reduce, reuse, recycle (oh and repair, and REFUSE). We hope you get all inspired, have fun x
April 17, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Activist, Blogging, Did you know?, Fun stuff, Mums and dads, Reduce, Resources, reuse and recycle, Schools, The Green Marine, Things to do, top tips
Hey guys we’ve got another TOP ‘ECO’ TIP for you today. Check out this really useful re-use for an old loo roll. Go and impress mum or dad, now there’s no excuse not to have all those cables and leads at the back of the TV neatly stowed away and all ship shape ha. x
April 16, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Blogging, Clever stuff, Environment, Fun stuff, health and well being, Mums and dads, Recycling, Reduce, Resources, reuse and recycle, Schools, The Green Marine, Things to do, top tips
How about this little top tip as a great way to resuse egg shells, involve the kids in both eating and planting. Remember if you have any of your own top ECO tips that you’d like to share we’d love to hear from you whoohaaa x
March 24, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Activist, Blogging, Clay Swift, Education, Fun stuff, The Green Marine
Clay Swift getting in on the act down under in Jurien, Western Australia. Keep our planet beautiful and clean for generations to come Clay, BONZA x
March 12, 2013
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Take an old chair, chop off the legs and hang it from a tree… and voila! Your very own swing seat! Source: Global Cool
March 3, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Blogging, Campaining, Education, Edutainment, Fun facts, Plastic waste, Schools, Science
In 2010 a group tangled a giant plastic six-pack on a sculpture of dolphins in Vancouver to make a point about ocean littering and pollution. Image via Dr. Carin Bondar – Biologist With a Twist.
February 20, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Arts and craft, Blogging, Clever stuff, Did you know?, Education, How to make?, Resources, Schools, TGM Education Dept, The Green Marine
Homes are still draughty even after years and years of campaigns promoting insulation, and now with a new threat of rising fuel bills it makes sense to get all ‘crafty’. Making crafts feels good, allows for re-using & recycling old materials and is a win/win for all. These door thingies make great gifts too. Craft for kids: make a sausage-dog draught excluder. A simple step-by-step guide using just an old pair of tights and a bit of imagination http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/aug/16/craft-kids-make-draught-excluder
February 18, 2013
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American artist Sue Beatrice applies the 3R mantra and makes some amazing-looking sculptures from old watch parts. Enjoy her work at http://www.culturainquieta.com/en/escultura/item/1771-sue-beatrice.html
February 11, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Blogging, Campaining, Education, Edutainment, Free Posters, Posters, Recycling, Reduce, Resources, Schools, TGM Education Dept, The Green Marine
Micro plastic or ‘nurdles’ as they are technically known are pellet like pieces of plastic that enter the sea through spillage and poor storage in factories; they have not yet been injection molded and are therefore perfect for production. While drifting in the world’s ocean microplastics can absorb persistent bioaccumulative and toxic compounds from seawater. Once ingested by animals, the absorbed pollutants may be transferred to the respective organisms. Nurdles are around 4mm in diametre and are often referred to as Mermaids’ Tears. The United Nations states 13,000 nurdles are floating every square mile of the ocean – this is an average figure and the concentration of nurdles worldwide varies greatly and is on the increase…
February 10, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Blogging, Environment, Free Posters, Fun facts, Resources, Schools, Science, TGM Education Dept, top tips, www.thegreenmarine.com
Have you ever wondered what the numbers, or recycling symbols mean at the bottom of plastic bottles and containers? It’s time to learn a little bit about the various plastics you use and drink/eat from every single day, and what impact they have not only on you, but also the environment. Every plastic container or bottle has a recycling symbol. The symbol is a number, ranging from 1 to 7, within a triangle can actually offer a great deal of information regarding the toxic chemicals used in the plastic, how likely the plastic is to leach, how bio-degradable the plastic is, and ultimately the safety of the plastic. THE RECYCLING SYMBOLS PLASTIC #1 – PETE OR PET (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) Picked up …