Work with Schools
Baglady was one of the first to see that 21st century children very often know far more than their parents about environment. Children are the main focus of Baglady’ work, and their needs are her first priority; she’s visited 160 schools since 2003. In 2009, a special Baglady Award will feature in the Irish YEA ECO-UNESCO awards.
Film Making
We use film to document environmental issues throughout Northern Ireland and far beyond. Some of these films can be viewed throughout this site. You can see a selection of these by clicking on “film“. Thousands of children and their teachers have proudly shown off their environmental knowledge and projects.
Our theme – the return to RESPECT for this earth and all the creation – is inspired by the Aboriginal people of ‘Australia’.
The “NEEDabag? 2007″ project, our most ambitious and successful so far, has 16 short films made all over Northern Ireland. In the Intro film, Baglady and the then Environment Minister, Arlene Foster, speak together. Arlene is the 7th Environment Minister to meet or deal directly with Baglady.
Baglady Public Appearances
Baglady speaks in public, meets people, investigates, facilitates workshops, acts, writes, and more. She goes anywhere, but insists on travelling ASAP (As Sustainably as Possible), and works with all ages: KIDS and ALLS (Adults Learning to Live Sustainably).
Baglady will appear at:
- shopping centres, town centres
- tourist attractions, village fairs
- festivals, fun days, cultural events and conferences
Work With Government
Baglady first worked with the Australian government to launch their Planet Ark and Clean Up Australia campaigns on plastic bags.
Baglady initiated the Australian government’s work on plastic bags in 2001.
The NEEDabag? idea was piloted in Ballymena in 2004, funded by EHS and 10 councils in 2005, then fully by EHS and then NI Screen, in 2006-7, bringing in almost all the 26 councils. Baglady now works with people at all levels of government, in DoENI, DENI, and other related departments in Northern Ireland, the UK and ‘Ireland.’
If you would like to arrange a Baglady visit, tell us an idea, ask a question, make films with us, or get involved in any way, please do get in touch!
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