Category Archives: What’s Up

Reusing plastics in the classroom

Posted on July 22, 2015 by BagsRevolt

  Recent studies have shown that huge amounts of plastics are floating in the world’s oceans, causing harm to marine wildlife and eventually to us humans. It is very important that we take this issue seriously and to coordinate actions … Continue reading →

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Workshop “ Plastics as a Learning Resource” in Margarita Island

Posted on April 22, 2015 by BagsRevolt

                            I have been invited to participate in the Project “Reduce your ecological footprint” that takes places in the beautiful island of Margarita in Venezuela. This community … Continue reading →

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Ecopazifico…My experience

Posted on October 29, 2014 by BagsRevolt

For 3 weeks I lived with the Ecopazifico team in the pacific coast of Colombia in the town of La Barra. This initiative was born in the heart of Rommy Schriber a committed and inspiring leader who was born and … Continue reading →

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EcoPazifico here I come

Posted on September 18, 2014 by BagsRevolt

                    I have been invited to participate in Ecopazifico! An interdisciplinary collective of people from all over the world who will come together in the Southwest of the Colombian Pacific coast to … Continue reading →

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BAYKEEPERS Documentary

Posted on October 28, 2013 by BagsRevolt

I am leaving Australia permanently in one week and I could not be happier to announce the premiere of Baykeepers on the last night before take-off! I have been working as a producer on this documentary for the last 6 months … Continue reading →

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Spring into Gardening

Posted on October 10, 2013 by BagsRevolt

Everyone’s invited this  Sunday the 13th of October for a day of FUN at the Victoria Gardens. There will be free activities for everyone, including presentations, demonstrations, children’s activities and market stalls. I will be there with BagsRevolt making Sea … Continue reading →

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Cozy winter knitting with Plastic Bags workshop

Posted on August 18, 2013 by BagsRevolt

You are invited this next Sunday the 25th of August to the Ecocentre 1:30-3, where I will be teaching  basic techniques for turning plastic bags into yarn suitable for crochet or knitting. I will only teach very simple stitches, that … Continue reading →

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Making Sea Creatures with Plastics

Posted on June 30, 2013 by BagsRevolt

The workshop: Making Sea Creatures with Plastics  that I facilitated at the Port Phillip Ecocentre  this past Saturday  was one of the most fun and productive workshops yet! I was surprised at the great turnout considering it was planned and … Continue reading →

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Plastic Earth Mandala

Posted on June 16, 2013 by BagsRevolt

The Plastic Earth Mandala was a collaborative community art installation that I facilitated for the 2013 World Environment Day Celebration at the St Kilda Town Hall. It was made by children and adults, who added their touch of creativity within … Continue reading →

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Celebrating World Environment Day with Creativity

Posted on May 29, 2013 by BagsRevolt

                          The great team from the Sustainability Department of Port Phillip Council have organized an amazing celebration for World Environment Day and the whole community is invited. Discover, … Continue reading →

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