‘As Earth Day approaches each year, our focus often centres on the urgent need for environmental action to address pressing issues like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, especially with the threat of the proposed development on our local and sacred Wallum site right here in Brunswick Heads,’ says Jolene Ryan, CEO of Santos Organics. ‘While these challenges are indeed significant, perhaps it’s time to take a different perspective on Earth Day – one that celebrates the profound connection between humans and the planet and the positive impact we can make when we focus our hearts and minds towards living harmoniously within our natural environment.’
‘Earth Day is a timely opportunity to celebrate the awe-inspiring power of connecting and relating to the land on which we live and the incredible life that surrounds us, and to acknowledge the many monumental environmental campaign wins in Australia (including the local Bentley blockade and Terania Creek campaigns) that have radically changed the course of events and successfully protected our precious Earth. We hope the Save Wallum campaign will also be a win and are very grateful to the dedicated people in our community working hard to save this precious land and the incredible wildlife it supports from development.
‘As an environmental charity, Santos Organics has always been a passionate defender of the natural environment, especially the rich biodiversity we are blessed with here in the Northern Rivers. In support of the Save Wallum campaign, for every 1kg jar of local raw Santos Organics honey sold, $4 will be given to the campaign, turning your grocery shopping into a direct contribution to the protection of this culturally and ecologically significant site.
‘Then again, this is the essence of what Santos Organics does – turning grocery shopping into positive action, offering an alternative and ecologically sustainable way of shopping that redirects profits back toward protecting and enhancing the local environment. Supporting local growers and makers is another important way Santos Organics cares for the environment by keeping food miles low, prioritising organic and biodynamic ingredients and ecological packaging, and supporting local organic farmers.
‘As Earth Day comes around there’s an invitation to reflect on how your actions can create a positive ripple effect and deepen your connection to our local environment whether that be through direct environmental action or making conscious choices around the way you shop for planetary health to create a better tomorrow.’
