Green Tips

Our friends over at the Green Pages have published a great booklet covering all angles in sustainable homes. It’s packed with profiles on some local and international homes, and throughout there’s loads of amazing tips for renters and home owners. … Continued

We love all things native and so do Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA). This team of green thumb volunteers from all walks of life share one common passion, the sustainability of our City’s natural spaces. With the hand of an environmental grant, … Continued

As Tess from Peppermint magazine explains, ‘sustainability in fashion encompasses a multitude of techniques and ways of doing business – from using more environmentally-responsible fabrics to sourcing materials locally, employing ethical labour, recycling and upcycling, and incorporating handmade elements’. So … Continued

Sociologist Ruth Quibell describes changing clothes as ‘liberating, revitalising, playful’, and we’d have to agree. But when we’ve fallen out of love with a piece of clothing, what should you do with it? Here are a few options to consider … Continued

Do you want to switch to renewable energy but not sure where to start? Or are you one of the thousands who made the Earth Hour 2013 pledge to ‘switch to renewables’ and want to know how? Whether you live … Continued

The large-scale weddings of the last decade are falling in popularity; with couples placing more and more importance on close-knit celebrations. Coming into favour are locations, decorations, entertainment and food that value quality over quantity, and mean something to the couple … Continued

1.       Write a shopping list We all know our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, so make sure you don’t go shopping without a list, or even worse, when you’re hungry. 2.      Check the fridge and pantry before you shop Do … Continued

Christmas is about getting together and celebrating with friends and family, but how do we do that without leaving an environmental footprint the size of the North Pole? Check out our sustainable Christmas tips and if you’ve got a green tip … Continued

A generation or so ago, green parenting was the norm – although it certainly wasn’t thought of in those terms! It was more a matter of money – not wasting resources, and re-using wherever possible, without the vast array of … Continued

Many of us are after more than value for money when we shop for clothes – we also want values in how our clothes are made. But what do we mean by ethical fashion and how can we spot it … Continued

Working from home not only means you can make your own choices about how your office is set up, you’re also doing the planet a favour simply by not travelling to work! But there’s more you can do – read … Continued

Building or renovating? There’s plenty of ways you can reduce the environmental impact of building, and improve the sustainability of your new house or addition, without a great deal of extra work or expense. Here’s our top ten tips: 1. … Continued

Thinking of travelling? These ten tips for more sustainable travel not only reduce your carbon footprint, they can also make your holiday a more enjoyable experience – one that gives you a better understanding of the place you’re visiting and … Continued

From July 1 electricity rose by 20 per cent for those living in central Sydney after a decision by the NSW Independent Price and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to allow energy companies to increase power prices. There are lots of easy ways to … Continued

There’s a treasure trove of natural cleaning gems as close as your pantry. Here’s our top tips for an au natural clean. Do it daily If you’re as averse to cleaning as we are, do a little bit, often. By … Continued

Transport is one of the leading causes of global warming and a major source of pollution, but there are lots of ways we can make getting from A to B a little greener. Here are our top ten tips: 1. … Continued

Ever dreamed of your own vegie patch only to be defeated by the fact that you live in an apartment block, or a terrace with a tiny courtyard? Don’t give up. You can still get your hands dirty, with our … Continued

Ever fancied yourself as an urban farmer? Worm farms are a wonderful way to start, particularly when your space is limited. You’ll turn those food scraps into rich organic fertilizer for your garden, and do your bit in diverting waste … Continued

Plant dense locally indigenous shrubs and grasses. The provide food and shelter for little birds like the adorable Superb Fairy-wren and the striking New Holland Honeyeater. Avoid planting large-flowering varieties (such as hybrid Grevilleas) as these encourage larger, aggressive birds … Continued

Each year the average Australian household creates 1.3 tonnes of landfill waste, and all that decomposing rubbish is producing methane, a greenhouse gas more harmful than carbon dioxide. The good news is that there are plenty of simple ways to … Continued