Worms Working
Winner of the Dig-your-dinner Competition, Sept 2010
Cringila Primary School, just south of Wollongong, was the proud winner of the Dig-your-dinner competition at the recent Sydney Organic Expo.
As well as meeting Costas from ‘Costa’s Garden Odyssey’, the students won several prizes for their school, including a Worm Habitat donated by Worms Downunder. The students and their teacher Aaron (pictured above) love the new addition to their garden which will help reduce their waste and provide nutrient rich food for their organic garden.
Worms Downunder Certified Australian Made and Owned and Australian Grown, June 2010
Worms Downunder has become a proud licensee for Australian Made and Owned and Australia Grown, and can now use the logos on all their product range. Worms Downunder sources a lot of their components from Australia and assembles their worm farms in Australia.
New Canberra Distributor, February 2010 The Greenhouse Emporium
The Greenhouse Emporium has just opened in Canberra and we wish them success with the new venture. The store stocks our Worm Habitats amongst many other products helping people to reduce their environmental footprint. They are very keen not just to sell products but to educate people in sustainability.
Hyatt Regency Coolum Upgrade Expanding Worm-line!
The Hyatt is doing fantastically well with their Worm Habitat Grandes and have just added an extra two systems to help them process even more of the waste from five kitchens, golf course and gardens! They are also testing the use of the resulting liquid on their course and gardens. This is a great success story!
Sunshine Coast Environment Council Environment Award, November 2009 Waste Management Award
Worms Downunder was extremely proud to accept the award for Sustainable Waste Management at the 14th Annual Sunshine Coast Environment Council Awards. The awards promote environmental excellence and sustainability by recognizing the achievements of individuals, local community groups, businesses, and government sectors on the Sunshine Coast.
August 2009: Worms Downunder has recently appointed Steve Dyson as their Distributor in Western Australia
Steve has already made a big impact on our sales in WA so he is most welcome! Our Worm Habitat product can now be shipped to Perth Metro or picked up from Red Hill, 6056.
July 2009: Eumundi Markets installs 4 Worm Habitat Grandes to deal with their stall waste
The systems have been installed at the local school where the children will participate in the maintenance of the systems. In addition, the resultant worm juice will be sold at the market to raise funds for the school.
New Reseller in Perth - One Earth Outlet
Worms Downunder proudly welcomes its newest Reseller – One Earth Outlet in Perth. One Earth Outlet offers an extensive range of environmentally friendly products including baby products, homewares, stationary, Grey Water systems, Solar Power/Hot Water systems and the Worm Habitat range. The staff are very helpful and friendly and are keen to demonstrate the Award-Winning Worm Habitat composting system. They are located on 7/39 Erindale Road, Balcatta, WA and can be contacted on 1300 327 841. Give them a call today.
Worms Downunder scoops two 'Glossies' Awards, June 2010
Worms Downunder won two prestigious Sunshine Coast Council Living Smart 2010 Glossies Awards: the Sunshine Coast TAFE Living Smart Solutions Award and the Noosa Biosphere EnvironBusiness Award. Worms Downunder was recognised for their contribution to aiding individuals, organisations and communities with recycling organic waste with the Living Smart Solutions Award. The Noosa Biosphere EnvironBusiness Award was jointly awarded to Worms Downunder and Sheraton Resort, Noosa. The award celebrates the achievements made by businesses to reduce their environmental footprint. Worms Downunder implemented a Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) program in 2009 to assist with understanding the environmental implications of its business and products.
Good Concepts in Brisbane’s West End stocks Worm Habitats, April 2010
Monday to Friday 9 am till 5 pm and Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm and is located at 26 Horan St, West End As one of Brisbane’s few eco-shops, Good Concepts offers an extensive range of eco products with everything from electric vehicles through to organic nappies.
Good Concepts is a comprehensive eco store based in the hub of West End and caters for environmentally conscious people of all ages. Good Concepts offers a wide range of products including; organic nappies, bamboo clothing, Sanctum beauty products, non toxic cleaning products, Fair Trade products, Bokashi composting buckets, eco play dough, ECOtanka water bottles, Haul fashion accessories, energy and water saving equipment and of course or wide range of electric vehicles.
Earth Hour Participant, Saturday 27th March Switch-off and show support!
Worms Downunder and our family support the Earth Hour initiative each year in which hundreds of millions of people world wide switch off their lights to show leadership and take responsibility for our future. For more information go to the Earth Hour Web-site www.earthhour.org
ICP Australia Carbon Diet Program, March 2010 Supporting Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians to reduced their environmental footprint
This event is an exciting month long program to introduce and support families in their move towards 'zero carbon' emissions. As well as providing a talk and items for the ‘green goody bags’ our whole family will be actively participating to see how we can even further reduce our impact on the environment. We will let you know how we do!
Montville Markets, February 2nd Saturday in every Month, 7:30 – 12:30
Worms Downunder is excited to join the Montville community in supporting the Montville Village Association (MVA) with their monthly markets. The markets are small and personal, but vibrant and fun. All the goods are locally produced and combine the best of organic produce with amazing art and also Worm Farms! The event supports the MVA with their efforts to maintain the Montville Village Hall and Sports-ground, and with all their wonderful community activities.
Eumundi Market Upgrade, December 2009 Additional four Grandes
Eumundi Markets has expanded their worm farm capacity with an extra four Worm Habitat Grandes. They are beginning to really notice a difference with their waste stream and are positively moving ahead with their sustainability initiatives. All stall holders are supportive of this endeavour, collecting their organic waste each week to feed to the worms.
Move to Montville, August 2009 230 Western Avenue, on top of the world!
Finally Worms Downunder has found a new location, and it couldn’t be more perfect. Montville with its beauty and its very strong community spirit, has provided a cooler climate for us and our worms! The locals have been incredibly supportive, especially Susan who handles all our postal needs at the local Post Office! Come visit us and spend the rest of the day visiting art galleries, cafes, Baroon Pocket Dam, and Kondalilla Falls.
October 2008: Supply Oak Flats Bowls Club
Worms Downunder supplied Oak Flats Bowls Club with a number of worm farms from its Worm Habitat range. The Bowls club near Woollongong, NSW aims to recycle all of its organic waste on-site using vermiculture.
Habitat Colour Range
