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In this month’s ‘Jackgreen News’:

• Read about the effect of greenhouse gases on our climate
• Find out how you can be a part of Planet Ark's National Tree Day site 
• See our scooter advertising in action
• Learn some facts about Jackgreen and the environment

We welcome any suggestions you have about what you would like to see included in further editions by emailing your comments to jackgreennews@jackgreen.com.au.

From the Managing Director

The wheels are steadily in motion as we approach the end of the 2004/2005 financial year. Jackgreen's internal resources have expanded to cater for our growing customer base and there is a large focus on moving forward with a number of operational projects underway such as an online signup process to make it easier for people to switch to renewable energy. We were delighted to hear Nova's Merrick and Rosso breakfast show mention switching to renewable energy, indicating that our message is getting across in aid of saving our environment not just within the NSW community but with mainstream media channels as well. We are excited to see more people getting on the 'Green bandwagon' and encourage you to spread the word amongst friends and family! Andrew Randall, Managing Director

Remember, Jackgreen products are now fully endorsed by Planet Ark!

Planet Ark National Tree Day Site

National Tree Day is organised nationally by Planet Ark in association with Toyota and AMP Foundation. This year it is being held on Sunday 31 July and Jackgreen is delighted to be participating by having our own National Tree Day site!

Last year there were more than 250,000 volunteers who joined together to plant a million native trees and shrubs at 3,200 sites Australia-wide. Jackgreen is going to set up an individual site (to be confirmed) where all Jackgreen customers, affiliated organisations, employees, friends, family and of course the local community are invited to get on board and help replenish the native flora that once inhabited our chosen site.

Not only will you be joining Jackgreen and Planet Ark in our bid to help the environment by planting native trees and shrubs but you will have the opportunity to mix with other members of the community, meet our spokesperson and Planet Ark representative Rebecca Gilling and enjoy a barbeque at the site.

By planting seedlings, we are helping to filter water, combat salinity, clean the air and increase flows into water catchments. Such environmental impacts tie in with the efforts of Jackgreen and Planet Ark to change how we treat our environment and you too can be a part of this wonderful event! For more information please send your enquiry with subject "National Tree Day" to jackgreennews@jackgreen.com.au and we will let you know how you can get involved.

Did You Know?

Increasing levels of greenhouse gases are likely to produce a warming at the Earth's surface. This warming is likely to lead to world-wide changes in weather and climate. Some places may get  more rain and storms while others may get less.

By the end of the 21st Century, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, average world temperatures are likely to be between 1.4^oC and 5.8^oC higher than they were in the year 1990. This is much larger than the changes observed over the 20th Century and the rate of warming is unprecedented in at least the last 10,000 years.

For more information see www.dar.csiro.au/publications/gh_faq.htm

Jackgreen – Getting the message across

The Jackgreen mobile billboards took to the streets of Sydney at the start of June. The two scooters drove around the city and surrounding suburbs as well as going to Balmain to prepare the people there for the Sales Representatives who were going to be knocking at their doors.

The bright green billboards caught the attention of people throughout the city on their lunch breaks and brought in a lot of questions about "Who is Jackgreen?" This was definitely the result we were after.

The feedback from the drivers of the scooters was very positive, reporting that people were generally interested in what we're all about - renewable energy of course! The important part of this exercise was to create awareness around the Jackgreen message and get people excited about doing something for the environment.

"Not only was it a great awareness campaign but it was something a little different to mainstream advertising. It's all about catching the attention of people to get our message across" said James Myatt, General Manager - Sales and Marketing.

Jackgreen Profile

This month’s profile is on Namrata Agarwal, Customer Service and Operations Manager

Having dual roles as the Customer Services Manager and the Operations Manager for Jackgreen has allowed me to appreciate the process and initiative involved with providing a premium level of service from a front and back office perspective.

What’s in the Pipeline?

Jackgreen customers will soon receive a plaque that they can put on their house or letterbox to show the community that they are doing their bit for the environment.

Keep an eye out for information on how you can save money off your electricity bill by getting your friends to switch to Jackgreen….and save them money too!

How to Switch to Jackgreen

STEP 1 – GRAB YOUR LAST ELECTRICITY BILL

STEP 2 – CONTACT JACKGREEN
Either ring Jackgreen on 1300 GO JACK (46 5225) or alternatively go to www.jackgreen.com.au/switch/  to fill in the online signup form.

STEP 3 – START THE CONVERSION PROCESS
Our friendly customer service professionals are available to assist you through this simple process and answer any questions you may have.

REMEMBER:
Everything about your electricity supply remains the same. There are no changes to the wiring of your house or your electricity meter.

Feedback and Suggestions

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You've got nothing to lose, the environment has everything to gain.