We’d like to share quotes collected from some of the sustainability/environmental groups and individuals who participated in the Humans in Geelong Expo at Deakin Waterfront on Sunday 6th October 2019.
- Ocean Minds
“The oceans are our playground, they’re where we come to heal. If we don’t protect them, we’re not protecting ourselves.”- Rachel Parker, Ocean Minds.
- Fridays For Future
“All of science says we’re headed for extinction. Even if we don’t change anything, we have to at least try.” – Ron Fletcher, Fridays for Future
- The Farm Next Door
A community garden in Norlane that provides spray free organic produce that is half price to locals with the aim of reducing food miles.
“It’s nice to see arts, crafts and community groups from around Geelong coming together.” – Christy, pictured below in read more.
- Geelong Sustainability
“We’re currently about promoting Sustainable House Day and taking action on waste and the climate emergency.” – John Pearce
- Transition Streets Geelong
“At the moment our world runs on fossil fuels. We need to at least try to replace that with renewable energy and reduce our demand of the earth’s natural resources.”- Monica Winston pictured below.
- Sustainability Victoria
“Sustainability needs to start in the community. Community is the most important foundation in our society.”- Andrea Pape
- Rory Costelloe Executive Director of Villawood Properties
“I just believe that all companies should have some sort of social responsibility in how they conduct their businesses and how they try to make things more affordable and just more socially and sustainably reachable for everybody.”
- City of Great Geelong
“If we don’t have sustainability we’re doomed. We need to focus on future generations and building back better!” – Jim Mason, Chair Sustainable Development, Deputy Chair Environment and Sustainability
Quotes were compiled by Darcy Nugent who is studying Wildlife and Conservation Biology (Bachelor of Environmental Science). He adds “I personally thought the expo was great, I attended the human library session where I heard from some former refugees and found it very insightful and inspiring. The entire concept of Humans in Geelong is a really wonderful idea, and very beneficial to the Geelong community in so many ways.”
Photos: Jake Langenegger
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