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Welcome to the December issue of “The Green Scene.”
It has been a massive year for Orange Power and we’re excited to see what 2010 holds. Thank you for your continued support and help fighting the green fight! From all of the Orange Power team we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Until January 1 we are offering you and your family and friends the chance to try our 4x Laundry Liquid Concentrate for FREE! We urgently need your help to spread the word about our 4x Laundry Liquid Concentrate to friends and family to ensure it is not deleted from Coles supermarket shelves. This truly is the best performing and least polluting product in Coles laundry aisles - but very difficult to find! All the details you need to take advantage of this offer are below.
This year’s Spray ‘n Play promotion has been a resounding success with over 7000 entries. Thank you to all the loyal Orange Power customers who entered and congratulations to our instant prize winners – I hope you’re enjoying your Bokashi Composting kits! Only one entrant could win the five-night stay at a luxury eco-resort in Far North Queensland and Orange Power are excited to announce our winner in this issue of Green Scene. Read more about our 2009 Spray ‘n Play major prize winner below.
We were major sponsors of this year’s Planet Ark National Recycling Week and it was great to hear stories from swap meets that happened across the country. Why not log on to the Planet Ark site to take their “Are you recycling right?” quiz. Click here to take the quiz.
See you in the New Year!
Stay Green!
Andrew Chaney
Managing Director |
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Until January 1, 2010 we are giving you, plus your friends and family, the chance to try both our Sensitive Skin and Super Brightening laundry liquids FOR FREE. That’s right - we are offering customers their money back on each bottle of Orange Power laundry liquid purchased from Coles (or Independents), during the promotional period. We’re pretty confident that once you’ve experienced Australia’s greener cleaner, you won’t want to go back.
One passionate customer, Megan, has purchased 20 bottles of the laundry liquid which she is giving away to friends and family and singing our praises along the way. We were really touched to get her email telling us of her love for Orange Power and the product range.
Let’s prove to the supermarkets that Orange Power’s laundry liquid should stay!
Simply purchase any Orange Power 4x Concentrated Laundry Liquid product between now and January 1 and mail your receipts with a stamped self-addressed envelope to:
Orange Power Laundry Liquid Offer
PO BOX 36
Kallista VIC 3791
Be sure to tell one and all about this great offer and help us keep fighting the green fight!
For more information about Orange Power visit www.orangepower.com.au |
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Did you know you can now buy shares in Orange Power and Aware’s parent company, Aware Environmental? Visit www.assob.com.au/awa to find out more (you need to register before you can log in) and then you can see our exciting plans and also look at a video presentation we’ve put together. Call my brother (and fellow director) Iain Chaney directly on 03 9752 0090 if you’d like to find out more details or attend an investor meeting.
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Recently, the team at Orange Power came across a unique project called ‘The Greencard Project’. The video was produced by four final year RMIT advertising students and according to co-creator Emma Park, they wanted to create something that wasn’t just about promoting a product.
“We wanted to use our skills to change fundamental behaviour in both consumers and brands,” she said. “The aim of the project is to establish a program that makes it easier for consumers to identify and purchase environmentally responsible products and rewards them for doing so, thus, encourage brands to change their behaviour.”
Emma said the team have received an overwhelming positive response from the video and are committed to see the project grow and make a difference.
We know our Orange Power fans are committed to make a greener change and want to know what you think of The Greencard Project. Email lani@ignitepr.com.au with your feedback!
Don’t forget you can watch the video here |
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Spray 'n Play 2009 was the most successful ever! Thanks to all those who took part and for the valuable feedback we received. We are excited to announce the lucky Orange Power customer who won the major prize for a five-night stay at the luxury eco-resort, Thala Beach Lodge, in Far North Queensland is Valerie Halpin from Condon in Townsville. Valerie and her husband are both retirees that live in Carlyle Gardens, a resort retirement village, and they love using Orange Power products.
Valerie’s favourite is the Orange Power Shower and Bath Cleaner because it is tough on scum build up but is gentle on her asthma.
Valerie was surprised and very excited when she was told she had won the competition as she and her husband have not had a proper holiday in some time. They are looking forward to holidaying together at the resort.
Congratulations also go to our instant prize winners who won the Orange Power Packs & Bokashi Compositing Kits.
Our lucky instant prize winners were:
- Leanne Worrell, NSW
- Lynn Ryan, NSW
- Veronica Preece, TAS
- Amy Manz, QLD
- Felicity Slee, VIC
- Fiona Bottorf, QLD
- Amanda Lawton, NSW
- Lily Hartley, QLD
- Donna Battams, QLD
- Beth Moorman, NSW
- Pamela Mekers, NSW
- Graham Bell, NSW
- Ja Borella, WA
Thank you to our promotion partners, Thala Beach Lodge and Bokashi Composting for their support throughout this year's campaign.
Spray 'n Play will be back even bigger and better in 2010, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more details on the website in the new year and thank you all for your continued support of Australia's truly greener cleaner - Orange Power!
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Each week the average Australian household generates up to 800 litres of washing and cleaning water. With many Australian cities and regional centres enduring drought conditions the opportunity to correctly recycle water used in cleaning and washing is vital, and when done correctly, it can be used for watering plants and gardens, flushing toilets, washing cars and much more.
However, users beware; not all greywater is created equal. If the washing or cleaning detergent you have used contains phosphates, petrochemicals or non-biodegradable materials it can do more harm than good. Why you ask?
- When it enter waterways phosphates feed blue-green algae resulting in algae blooms which contribute to weed and algal slime build up.
- Petrochemicals can cause allergic reactions and take a long time to break down
- They are made from non-renewable resources
Maximise the benefits of your greywater by choosing a washing powder such as Aware Eco Choice or Sensitive Skin to ensure the water you put back into your garden is as safe as possible. When looking for a greywater friendly detergent make sure it is plant based, able to break down quickly and made from renewable resources.
Using greywater needn’t be a chore either. It can be as simple as attaching a hose from the washing machine and into a catchment bucket for later use or for the more hi-tech consumer there are treatment systems available that collect water from the laundry or shower and treats it to a suitable level for indoor use.
Follow these greywater use tips to take a ‘green’ step in the right direction:
- It is law to ensure greywater does not run onto neighbouring properties or into stormwater drains
- Don’t use greywater on vegie patches or food plants you intend to eat raw
- Cool water from hot wash cycles before using on the garden
- It is best to discard water used to wash nappies to avoid spreading diseases including Giardia
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Orange Power want to help spread the Christmas cheer and are excited to be offering readers the chance to win one of five Hughie Sinks we have to give-away.
To enter, all we ask is that you take our quick customer satisfaction survey available here The first five to complete the survey will win their very own Hughie Sink – so don’t forget to leave your contact details.
The Hughie Sink solves all your household water saving problems – from the kitchen, to the laundry and bathroom, the Hughie captures up to 80 per cent of all grey water wasted.
The Australian invention is specially designed to help Australians do their best to continue saving water and can be used in the kitchen as a rinse sink or when peeling vegetables, to wash the dog, in the garden, in the family caravan – the uses are endless!
To find out more about the Hughie visit www.hughie.com.au.
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