Tag Archives: Bottle Caps

Workshop “ Plastics as a Learning Resource” in Margarita Island

                            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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The Bags Revolt Stall

              We were invited to have a stall at the City of Stonnington Spring into Gardening 2013 Celebration.  The idea was to provide Melbournian kids and families with the opportunity to think about how single use … Continue reading

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Making Sea Creatures with Plastics

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

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

                          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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Creative Community In Action Protecting The Bay!

This  Past Sunday 7th of April was a glorious sunny day at St kilda Beach where several community groups came together to showcase their work  in maintaining the beautiful Port Phillip Bay clean and healthy. The groups there were Baykeepers, … Continue reading

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Come and Celebrate BayCare Day!

Do you love Port Phillip Bay? Come and see local community action to protect our Bay. The event will be this Sunday 7th April, 10.30am to 1pm at the St Kilda Pier and beach. It’s a great opportunity to meet … Continue reading

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Funky Garden Art From Single Use Plastics

                The Port Phillip EcoCentre is embracing Sustainable House Day 2012 on Sunday, 9th of September from 10am-4pm. The event is designed  to pick up ideas & explore D.I.Y and technological solutions to … Continue reading

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BagsRevolt Short Documentary

Hi everyone I am full of  Joy that we have finally finished the short documentary on Bagsrevolt. I am grateful to my husband Manuel Mejia for his amazing talent both as an Editor and Director. I think the end result … Continue reading

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Bags Monsters?

If you don’t know who the bag monster is or what he looks like take a look under the sink or in your kitchen drawers! Be careful, he’s awfully Ugly!   The Bag Monster is an eye catching character created … Continue reading

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