Zero Waste Australia

ABARE (the Australian Bureau of Agricultural
and Resource Economics) hosts a series of
Regional Outlook conferences across Australia
in 2008.

Each conference features a diverse range
of local speakers, complemented by ABARE
economists and analysts.

With a conference program tailored to the
region, delegates can access the latest
commodity data, economic forecasts and
research results plus hear innovative business
stories and updates on regional industries.

It's not the biggest contributor to global warming. But unlike the length of our commutes or the fuel efficiency of our SUVs, it's something we can change, right now.

We can simply stop idling: Turn off the engine while waiting to pick up the kids from school. Park and enter McDonald's to order lunch.

Idling wastes about 4 percent of a car's gasoline, experts say. So eliminating idling would cut a car's greenhouse gas emissions - carbon dioxide and other byproducts scientists believe cause climate change - by the same amount.

Zero Waste Australia and Irrigation Australia Limited invite you to participate in this important workshop which will engage you in a conversation on the relationships between soil quality, soil carbon and water efficiency.

The rising cost of agricultural inputs combined with market pressures will mean that all sectors in the marketplace will have to ‘join the dots' and recognise the benefits of environmental relationships. The potential of carbon trade will be only one of the dominant forces in this new marketplace.

This workshop will cover:

WeEarth launched its online news, media, and social network on Earth Day, April 22, by participating in the Topanga Earth Day Festival, located at the Topanga Community House Fair grounds in southern CA (April 19-20). Serving as both the media and recycling partner, WeEarth members documented the whole event while at the same time monitoring the recycling stations. WeEarth documented the positive attitude of the attendees and the responsibility that everyone shared while at this event.

Accountants play an important role in fighting greenhouse gas emissions, a leading body representing the profession says.

Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) president Alex Malley said that he believed big businesses needed to address the size of their carbon footprint.

He said he foresaw business being forced to reveal an environmental report to the public, much like a financial review.

Getting down to the business of Saving Energy and Water.

What can you as a householder, business manager or farmers do to contribute to Greenhouse management and your bottom line.

Where: Main Council Meeting Room

Wagga Wagga Civic Centre

Corner Baylis and Morrow Streets.

When: Thurs 29^th Nov- 1.00 PM to 3.00PM