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Smart. Summer. Sexy. Sustainable. Stylish
Smart. Summer. Sexy. Sustainable. Stylish

Summer is here, girls! Its beach, bikini, beauty and barbecues all the way. We all love to get a tan – but nobody wants to get burnt. We need to keep the climate temperatures down so that while we still have gorgeous summers, it’s not too hot to go outside and snow keeps falling in [...]

Go Green at Home and Work
Go Green at Home and Work

With the current state of the global climate, going green has become a fashionable thing to do. But sometimes it is hard to be green because we may not know what that entails.
There are numerous ways you can make your work space and home more environmentally friendly and save yourself a little money in [...]

Organically Informed
Organically Informed

Organic products are becoming quite a big business and niche market, as I’m sure you are all well aware.  I find myself torn between forking out a few extra bucks for an organic spinach salad mix or just sacrificing the supposed health benefits and sticking to the regular spinach I have been eating all my [...]

Everyday Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Everyday Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint

There are many things that make us proud to be Australian, but like the title of ‘World’s Fattest Nation’, being one of the highest producers of greenhouse gases isn’t anything to boast about. According to a report by CHOICE, “Australia has the fourth-highest level of per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the world”.  Reducing the [...]

Miles Matter in Eco-Conscious Eating
Miles Matter in Eco-Conscious Eating

It seems everywhere you look these days people are obsessed with the idea of “Going Green.” This trend even transcends into the world of food, which creates a bigger mess out of an already tricky area to navigate when it comes to the proper diet. With all the buzz of organic foods in the news [...]

Enviro-speak for beginners
Enviro-speak for beginners

In contemporary society nearly everything that is wrong in the world is attributed to either, or both, of these two things; the global financial crisis and/or climate change. We now have a fair idea about what the GFC is, but what about global environmental concerns? Does the average person even know what climate change is? [...]

Locally-sourced produce
Locally-sourced produce

Today is all about thinking green. Now it’s possible to be environmentally responsible in every aspect of life, including grocery shopping. The rise of locally-sourced produce is a recent trend, but harks back to a simpler time of market shopping and fresh, locally-grown food. Locally-sourced fruit and vegetables offer a number of benefits, environmental, health-related, [...]

Drought-resistant plants
Drought-resistant plants

As most parts of Australia are currently in the midst of a water shortage, those currently planting would be well-advised to start looking into drought-resistant plants, as they save water and are more likely to survive if you go off on holiday and are unable to water them for some time.
Many native plants are water-economical, [...]

Sustain Yourself
Sustain Yourself

The start of spring is generally associated with burying tiny seeds in the hope of watching them bloom into beautiful flowers in time for the summer. This year, instead of growing flowers, why not grow a sustainable garden? While offering nutritious and environmentally friendly benefits, sustainable gardens can be aesthetically pleasing and truly rewarding.
The Brundtland [...]

Worm farming is the way of the future!
Worm farming is the way of the future!

The use of worms to aid in gardening practice has been an open secret of gardeners the world over for centuries. The tiny little Eisenia Fetida, or composting worm, is the single handiest element of my backyard master plan.
Never mind that it is also my ONLY handy element – my garden lacks what some may call ‘love’, whereas I see [...]

Around the world in 25 tanks of fuel
Around the world in 25 tanks of fuel

Fuel prices have been driving people crazy all around the world. It’s becoming incredibly expensive to even run basic errands. Although fuel prices have started to decline, consumers haven’t felt the relief at the pump yet. It also doesn’t help that the government is pushing to pass a $2.5 billion tax on light crude oil.
So imagine [...]

Keeping winter cold
Keeping winter cold

The debate about the effect of global warming is definitely heating up. With so many countries experiencing issues relating to weather irregularities – flooding, bush fires, Tsunamis, droughts and cyclones – the conversation is becoming more relevant than ever.
Consensus has not yet been reached on whether or not global warming is responsible for climate change. [...]

Going Green for your Baby
Going Green for your Baby

There’s a lot of hype surrounding ‘green’ at the moment, not as a colour but as a lifestyle choice. The buzz words ‘organic’, ‘conservation’, ‘climate change’ and ‘clean energy’ are used more now than ever. But how can you help to make the world a better place to live in for your children? There are [...]

Organic Food
Organic Food

Many people are switching to organic food. Maybe you’re wondering if you should, too.
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Advice on Planning your Organic Flower Garden
Advice on Planning your Organic Flower Garden

6 Simple and flexible steps to adding some colour and vibrancy to your garden. Help transform your yard into an organic oasis.

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Simple Organic Garden Tips for Beginners
Simple Organic Garden Tips for Beginners

5 simple steps towards transforming your organic garden into a productive and blooming success.

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