Earth day + ballot box choices
THREE NEAT THINGS
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ISSUE 086 | April 2025
Easter’s wrapped up, and I’ve traded chocolate eggs for crisp mornings and autumn colour for a week in Bright – the kind of place that reminds me why I do this work. The trees are turning, the light’s softer, and the seasons feel like they’re shifting faster than ever.
It’s also Earth Day today – a global reminder that our choices, no matter how small, add up. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet – calling on all of us to be part of the shift to renewable energy and climate action.
In this issue of Three Neat Things, I’m sharing a few stories that speak to the choices we make – in business, in design, and at the ballot box.
Marnie x
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Election policy scorecard
With the 2025 federal election approaching, climate policy is front and centre. The Climate Council has summarised the climate and energy policies of the Labor Party, the Liberal National Party, and the Greens so you can vote in the 2025 federal election armed with the facts.
Their analysis covers policies, public statements, and parliamentary records to show how each party plans to tackle emissions and clean energy. The next term of Parliament will be critical – and every vote counts.
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Earth Day
Today marks 55 years of Earth Day. This year’s theme OUR POWER, OUR PLANET is a call to triple global renewable energy by 2030 – and a reminder that real change starts with the choices we make.
As a member of 1% For the Planet, I give 1% of my annual revenue to environmental causes. It’s a small shift that can have a big impact when more of us get involved.
Whether you run a business or support those that do – our choices matter. Let’s use our power for the planet.
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In the press
Glint House by IP Architecture is featured in the May issue of Home Beautiful magazine – a renovation that shows how thoughtful design can tread lightly.
This renovation retained much of the original Edwardian home, improving energy efficiency and indoor-outdoor connection. With recycled timber floors, full insulation, and drought-tolerant landscaping, every choice was made with sustainability in mind.
