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International Projects

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The Panya Project, established in 2007, is a small permaculture community and education centre nestled in the foothills of northern Thailand. The ten-acre site is a thriving example of low-impact, community-based regenerative living. The small residential community welcomes regular volunteers (pre-Covid, anyway) and together have crafted a number of natural mud buildings, composting toilets, permaculture production gardens and a diverse food forest.

Sitting between forest and conventional farm, it is a great place to learn what a permaculture approach can bring to the land and ecosystem. Over 2000 permaculture students have graduated from programs led by a collection of international visiting teachers. This centre is part of the global movement of permaculture learning centres. Panya’s hope is that those who visit, experience local Thai culture and are inspired to take home positive permaculture ideas into their daily lives – wherever they live.

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Pip Picks – Things We Like

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Etiko

ORGANIC SNEAKERS

Ecological footprints don’t get much lighter than those made by Etiko shoes. As well as using organic cotton, natural latex rubber soles, non-toxic dyes and zero animal glues, the box they come in is made from post-consumer waste. Handstitched by Faitrade employees, these Olive Hitops are 100-percent vegan and are just one option of a large range of mens, womens and kids footwear.

$110

www.etiko.com.au

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SEED MOB LAUNCHES

Seed Mob is set to become Australia’s first Indigenous youth-led environmental organisation. With a vision of a just and sustainable future powered by renewable energy, this national grassroots network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have set out to protect country, culture and communities from the impacts of climate change. Support the creation of Seed Mob by donating, joining or becoming a partner. More info can be found at www.seedmob.org.au.

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Connecting To Country

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This is the beginning of a series created with Indigenous elder and Budawang man Noel Butler from Yuin country, who we’ve asked to share his knowledge and deep connection to country. He wants to help Australians develop a connection with their place as well as an understanding of where they live, the plants and animals which exist in their environment and, in turn, develop a deep respect and concern for the environment. Because once we truly connect and understand our environment, we can’t help but want to protect it.

To learn about country and culture you need to live it, rather than read or talk about it. You need to develop a connection with your country, your patch, the part of the world you belong to. Whether it’s your garden, nature reserve, national park, beach; a place you feel a connection to and care about.

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Ethical Investment: Banking On The Future

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Your money could be racking up a hefty carbon footprint, or supporting industries that don’t align with your personal beliefs. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Have you ever considered how your money is being used beyond your daily transactions? Every day your money is being loaned and invested into corporations and industries. In return, you receive interest payments and hopefully accumulate more wealth.

Recognising that your hard-earned dollars don’t sit idle in your bank or superannuation account and making well-researched and ethical decisions about where your money is invested means your money can be as ethical as you and support a sustainable future.

To align your money with your ethics, you need to take control of what your money is funding and divert it into other industries. It’s a practice called divestment. It means that instead of unintentionally funding things like fossil fuels, modern slavery, child labour, pornography, tobacco, gambling, live exports or weapons, you actively seek opportunities to invest in positive things. For example, you might prioritise investing in renewable energy projects, medical research, healthcare, regenerative agriculture or public housing. The point is that you take control of your money and the impact it is having on the planet.

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