Now Hiring: we are taking applications for more people like this guy. Come work with us at The Down To Earth Movement.
Job Title: School Sustainability Consultant.
Role: To assist in the presentation and education of The Down To Earth Movement’s Zero Waste Heroes School Solution. A framework and program available for download here.
Ideal characteristics of suitable candidates: a passion for the environment and wants to be a part of a team, healing the planet for all generations to come; someone who sees a problem with the way things are and is not afraid to say it and/or do something about it.
To give you an idea of what type of person we’re after, if this guy was in Australia and passionate about sustainability and the environment, we’d hire him: https://youtu.be/a0XflA0pmmk?si=NlqhupiEkMMAMu4J
This video is a parody, but it embodies one of our core messages: when you know there’s a problem, speak up and do something about it!
This role is available to suitable candidates across Australia on a contract basis. If you would like to work with us, then send your resume and your reason why to thedowntoearthmovement@gmail.com and include the words “Job Ready” in the title of your email.
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Keeping in mind that running a business is often a marathon and not a sprint.
And for those with an even bigger vision: knowing that if they plant a tree today, they may never sit in its shade.
When Eco Party Box began in business 10 and 1/2 years ago the idea of an ethical home-based online business, supplying only eco party supplies was, at best, deemed “cute”.
Yet it helped spawn a generation of those who are now aware of sustainability issues and are keen to develop better habits and do something about it. At least here in Australia.
Sure Government legislation has assisted in that awareness. But c’mon, it’s the entrepreneurs, those at the helm of social enterprise and those who buy their products and services who are making and are leading the change.
Government may champion the cause... but they are rarely the instigators of change.
Let’s stop and be realistic for a moment, It is Government that is quick to seize the opportunities associated with a trend rather than being proactive. And that has been the case in this environmental space.
After all they do want your votes.
In most industries and in most cases, they simply jump on the bandwagon when something becomes popular only after entrepreneurs and the general public have lead the way.
And as they are often perceived as the authorities they try to claim the high ground in leadership. But they are the reactors. Not the instigators.
For those looking to change the way “business” is done and want information on this “new way” of organisational stewardship, which is based on the life work of the legendary Buckminster Fuller, get in touch!Having started its first business, Eco Party Box, in 2011 the team knew quite well of the compostable and reusable alternatives and were frustrated that the general community was not taking them up quicker.
That habits were staying the same.
When the ban came into affect as of March 1 this year the team chose not to take much credit for it. As it’s always been a team effort anyway.
As in, without loyal customers who care about the environment, change wouldn’t have been possible.
The team was really just pleased to see it come to fruition.
A ban is just the start though. Championing leaders in sustainability, regeneration and syntropy is the next step.
And a project focused on home compostable disposable coffee cups, that meet the AS 5810 Australian standard for home compostability.
Come find out more about the cup project and The Down To Earth Movement at www.thedowntoearthmovement.com
10 and a 1/2 years on and not one of the values from the team behind The Down To Earth Movement has been sacrificed. But we have had to say no along the way...
We still:
*package our Eco Party Box products in compostable packaging (when bulk breaking);
*take a stand against greenwashing on party products and sustainable packaging;
*turn down opportunities if it means it brings more plastic into the world;
*operate an online business, so we can be available for our children when they need us;
*supply home and commercially compostable and reusable party products;
*educate people to the importance of sustainable packaging and eco party products;
*collaborate and assist others in learning about how to be sustainable and about how the sustainability industry has evolved;
*deliver world-class online solutions that bring everyone up to speed and champion future leaders.
As the first solely eco-focused party business in Australia, back in 2011, we love that the trend for sustainable products is now booming!
We may not be in every retail store but we are still online at ecopartybox.com.au
Doing what we’ve always done... providing a service which “makes everything better”.
And the team is leading the country again...
It is now in the process of attaining Syntropic Enterprise accreditation.
A recognition of the ethical standards held and systems already created and that continue to be developed.
It is based on the life work of the legendary Buckminster Fuller who famously, and controversially, said that he would never promote himself or his works.
He held the belief that humanity would adopt his new systems and inventions when there became a survival need, which would come about by evolutionary means.
Taking his works into account, find out more about our latest project, the Down To Earth Cup, and how you can partner or invest with the Movement to make it happen.
More details can be found at www.thedowntoearthmovement.com
It is the world’s first home compostable cup to meet the Australian standard AS 5810.
Join the LinkedIn community (business professionals) here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13972766
Join the movement on FB (teachers and students): https://www.facebook.com/groups/231146035436793/?ref=share
Join the movement on Insta (kids and students): www.Instagram.com/thedowntoearthmovement
The AAEE has been working with non-government and government organisations for more than 40 years.
The AAEE offers members opportunities to participate in workshop, mini conferences and online forums that showcase environmental education and Education for Sustainability.
The AAEE involves a broad cross-section of environmental educators with a vision of promoting and developing an understanding of the environment, positive values and a commitment to Education for Sustainability.
Find out how The Down To Earth Movement’s team is helping schools with its Zero Waste Heroes School Solution here.
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It's not just about education, but about changing mindsets. Is your workplace up for it?
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It's not just about education, but about changing mindsets. Is your workplace up for it?
Office Bin Systems:
Kitchen Bin Systems:
Long Term Goals:
For a range of downloadable bin signs that are consistent and appropriate for the workplace visit our How To Guide on Creating a Waste-Free Workplace here and/or you can also be sent physical laminated bin signs here.
For downloadable files to make waste management a sustainable part of your next event click here. It includes a How-To Guide on making events and fetes waste free also.
For a How-To Guide on how to make your children's schoolyard waste free, click here.
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