MOST rubbish entering the bay comes from car parks and the street. So, to reduce the amount of rubbish finding its way onto the foreshore and into the water meant cleaning up street litter – especially outside shops and supermarkets. And that’s a task Rye resident Josie Jones excelled in: so much so that the […]
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STANDING in the sand dunes at Rye, Josie Jones is pleased to note the absence of rubbish. She is there to promote a community walk at Hastings to raise money and awareness of the Dolphin Research Institute, for which she has designed and added a poster to her “I’m really a mermaid” series. No stranger […]
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RYE has been hit by the “worst case” of plastic pollution ever seen in the region. Beach cleaning advocate Josie Jones discovered thousands of nurdles (microplastic pellets) this morning while doing her daily sweep of the beach. “There are thousands of nurdles along the high tide mark between the pier and groyne,” Ms Jones said. […]
...moreTHE 1 TONNE CHALLENGE With I’m Really a Mermaid The One Tonne Challenge was created as a way of giving back to the ocean. Creating the One Tonne Challenge, Josie Jones uses herself as an example to inspire and encourage anyone who heard about her efforts. If one person could collect that 2.3 tonnes of […]
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How fantastic is that!!!!! I just had a call from Keep Australia Beautiful National for the Victorian division. On Saturday night they had the awards ceremony, recognizing the efforts of so many awesome people, who contribute to the environment… And I just found out I WON!!! I have been awarded $1000 for the Keep Australia […]
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Sometimes a job comes along that really tests you. Not only does it test your skill set, but it tests your ability to look outside what is, to research and explore the elements that you are creating. Then to work with your client, to bring forth this magical moment, where their small, but definite changes […]
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I’m really a Mermaid is a passion project that has gathered a large amount of attention due to the fact that so many people do care about the environment. Whilst Series 2 is now being created, Series 1 will continue this Summer 2015/16, offering a new chance to WIN and exciting 2 night stay at […]
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Christian Gundesen creates “Expressions of the ocean” as he appears as the Featured Sculptor Dromana Art Show 2015. See Christian turn rubbish into a living expression of the ocean, that will have you standing in awe. Join us at the Dromana Art Show in it’s 41st year of vibrant collaboration between Dromana Primary School and […]
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