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Amcor Environmental Sustainability Award At the 30th Anniversary Young Achievement Australia (YAA) National Awards Dinner in Sydney, Cyanide, a group of seventeen North Shore High School students were awarded the Amcor Environmental Sustainability Award for their commitment to being "Green" by growing and selling drought resistant native plants and grasses. The students were participating in YAA's Business Skills Program. Cyanide set a goal of operating as an environmentally sustainable company and chose to sell Kangaroo Grasses and Dwarf Century Plants. Their slogan was "Pot Plants Against Climate Change". The Kangaroo Grasses are C4 plants, meaning they have a higher carbon dioxide retention rate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while the Dwarf Century Plants are drought-resistant to enable savings in precious water resources. The products were packaged in biodegradable pots that could be disposed of by being buried in the ground and biodegrade within six months. Cyanide also produced a pamphlet to accompany sales, promoting environmental sustainability and educating customers about global warming and suggesting simple yet effective methods to reduce carbon emissions. To add credibility to the company and products, Cyanide consulted with the CSIRO and NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change to guide their product development and gain further information to support the environmental efficacy of their products. "Cyanide successfully demonstrated sustainable principles to their business planning, operations and marketing. These students are fine examples of the growing desire of young Australians striving to make a positive difference through product choice and consumer education," said David Brookes, General Manager Corporate Affairs Amcor Australasia. Amcor has been supporting YAA over the last five years as part of the company's community engagement program, teamcor™. "Our partnership with YAA aligns with the three priority areas of teamcor™ - environmental sustainability, community education and youth development," Mr Brookes said For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:- Carley Johns, Young Achievement Australia Ph. 02 9232 3088 or 0409 299 450 About Young Achievement Australia Young Achievement Australia is a dynamic, innovative, non government, not for profit organisation committed to developing the boundless potential of young Australians. Established in 1977 and operating nationally through a network of State and Regional locations, Young Achievement Australia offers senior secondary and tertiary students the framework and opportunity to set up and run a real self directed business and challenge themselves by putting their ideas into action. The programs run for 24 weeks and sees groups of 15-25 students allocated to a sponsor and a group of volunteer mentors to guide the students through the business process. The programs are free of charge to participants and aim to empower our next generation of business leaders by providing a hands on business learning experience. |
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