Tag: Environment

Media releases

Using reusables will make a difference if we all do it

Plastic pollution is emerging as a top threat to our ecosystems, especially our oceans. According to the Earth Law Centre, by 2025 there could well be 1 tonne of plastic in the ocean for every 3 tonnes of fish. This is an international problem that requires an international response.  Every person in every country, state and region can do something, as should their governments and … Continue reading Using reusables will make a difference if we all do it

Greg Allen-Pretty
Stories

Sam’s solar powered adventures are rooted in a respect for the planet

One of the most intriguing participants in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a 21 year old from Orbost who spent his gap year riding around Australia on a solar-powered trike. Sam Mitchell is a member of Sunswift, the solar racing team of the University of New South Wales.The team is now in the Northern Territory, where cars have commenced a 3,000km race down the … Continue reading Sam’s solar powered adventures are rooted in a respect for the planet

Greg Allen-Pretty
Greg's Blog

Building bamboo bikes

The building of bamboo bikes, with parts that have been foraged from around Gippsland, fits nicely with (f)route‘s (f)oraging theme during February. Sam Mitchell, a 20 year old from Orbost who cleverly uses parts rejected by others, has built bikes of different kinds, among other things. He is leading five other people in creating the bamboo bikes you see in these pictures, during a four-day … Continue reading Building bamboo bikes

Greg Allen-Pretty