The new Miss Earth Australia Crown — The Golden Wattle Crown...
The Miss Earth Australia Golden Wattle Crown symbolises the unity, resilience, and spirit of the people of Australia. This crown is the symbol of happiness and memory.
Happiness spreads all over the earth, making Mother Earth happy and safe for the future. The winner of this crown will be the proud flag bearer of Australia in preserving mother nature and protecting her for a better future.
Thank you TPS (The Pageant Stars), our wonderful partner in designing this gorgeous crown for our next Environmental Queen from Down Under.
Miss Earth Australia 2017-2021
2021: Phoebe Soegiono @phoebesoegiono
2020: Britanny Dickson @brittydickson
2019: Susana Downes @sanadanielle
2018: Monique Shippen @monique.charlotte
2017: Nina Robertson @_ninarobertson
I AM OVER THE MOON!
CONGRATULATIONS to the newly crowned MISS EARTH AUSTRALIA 2022 @sheridanmortlockofficial ✨ She will represent Australia this year in the Philippines for Miss Earth 2022.
Congratulations also to her elemental Queens:
AIR: @naomie.white
WATER: @riley__aston
FIRE: @robynnn.r
CHARITY: @himayaa.x
Staying up to date with the ever-evolving issue that is climate change is one of my biggest pastimes. This year alone I’ve read over 50 articles and books on topics such as coal, environmental government reports, and the social impacts of climate change. With climate impacts being so far-reaching and widespread there is always something new to learn.
Part of my advocacy for Miss Earth is ‘Education’, and this is something that I firmly stand behind. We can’t act on something that we don’t understand. Ecosystems are like a spider’s web, if you bump one of the strands then it will vibrate onto all those surrounding it. When we do take action, we have to make sure those vibrations are doing more good than harm.
Furthermore, by being educated on the subject you are able to reach more people who might be on the fence on the climate issue. Or even those who believe it’s a hoax. By having cold, hard scientific facts behind you, and a deeper understanding of the bigger picture, you are able to stand your ground and influence those who haven’t had the opportunity to learn about the effects of climate change.
If you’re just starting to learn more about climate change, here are my top 5 recommendations:
1. “Artic Ocean 2020” article by Artic News [2020]
2.“Climate Emergency: world ‘may have crossed tipping points’” by Damian Carrington [the Guardian]
3. “Seriously Ugly: Here’s how Australia will look if the world heats by 3C this Century” by Ove Hoegh-Guldberg and Lesley Hughes [the Consersation]
4. “The Coal Curse – Resources, Climate and Australia’s Future” by Judith Brett
5.“Fossil Networks and Dirty Power: The Politics of Decarbonisation in Australia” by Adam Lucas
When talking about phasing out the coal industry in Australia, these 3 questions are the most popular road blockers.
1. Won't be stopping coal cause Australia to lose money?
2. Aren't millions of people employed in the coal industry?
3. Aren't renewable alternatives expensive?
In this video, I explain how these assumptions are mostly fiction over fact.
Lots of misconceptions about fossil fuel industries stem from the industries themselves. By spreading propaganda and misinformation they are able to sway public opinion and stay in power a little longer.
This is why it's so important to check your sources! Never accept anything at face value. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below and I look forward to getting back to them ”
CHECK YOUR SOURCES
Of course carbon companies are going to say a competing product is more expensive! Otherwise we'd all already be on 90% renewable energy
Getting to net zero emissions is not just about building more solar, hydro, wind farms etc. It's about changing society's values and old forms of thinking
Don't let your individual carbon footprint consume you. If you forget to recycle, use a takeaway coffee cup or waste excess plastic, that doesn't make you any less valid as an environmentalist. Never forget the big picture. It is the systems put in place by corporations and governments that are to blame for the climate crisis. Not you.
While it's still important that we reduce our own impact as much as possible (no fast fashion hauls thank you), we need to direct our energies onto those that have the biggest impact.
After all, if a bathtub was overflowing, you wouldn't start scooping the water out. You'd turn off the tap.
For those of you who have been following my eco-journey, you know that I am passionate about slow fashion.
I have been opshopping and wearing 2nd hand since primary school, and it's so exciting to see that more companies such as @ekoluv are paving the way for slow fashion to be not only sustainable, but effortless
Fast fashion is a growing environmental waste concern with over 500,000 tonnes of textiles being sent to Australian landfills every year, and that number is growing! That's approximately 6 tonnes of clothing every 10 minutes
One of the most common concerns people have buying 2nd hand or hiring is the quality of the items. But I can assure you, well-made, sustainable items can be worn 1,000 times and still look fabulous.
Whereas the $10 top from Shein will fall apart after one wash.
Ekoluv stocks high quality pieces from Bec + Bridge and Kookai, to Prada, Burberry and Louis Vuitton
So for your next event, instead of purchasing a brand new dress that you'll wear once, why not give slow fashion a try?
These are just some of my items that I’ve collected over the years in my environmental journey. From re-usable baking trays to bamboo toothbrushes and everything in between.
I have also started to incorporate more eco-cleaning products into my routine now too. [I’ve been waiting to finish my current products before purchasing new]
What are your favourite eco-products that you use or want to incorporate into your lifestyle?
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