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13 everyday items you didn’t know you could recycle
In an ideal world, it’d be easy to recycle everything we didn’t need. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple – but these 13 tips will make it a little easier to recycle more. Even if you were part of the generation of Australians who had ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ drilled into you during the last decade –…
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9 breathtaking rooftop gardens around the world
Rooftop gardens are not only a great way to combat air pollution, global warming and foster peace of mind in the city – they’re also beautiful. Take a look at these majestic rooftop greeneries from around the globe. Rooftop gardens are not only a great way to combat air pollution, global warming and foster peace…
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Upcycling 101: How to turn your stuff into other stuff
Humans have a big problem: we love stuff. The rate at which we’re using the world’s resources is unsustainable – so it’s time we do all we can to tread lightly on the environment. Many Australians are lucky enough to be able to buy stuff. We’ve been taught that with money and resources comes happiness…
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6 tips for a sustainable school year!
School’s back in! Whether you’ve already got everything you need for the school year or not - here are six tips to help you think about the planet and your child’s education.
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6 steps to a green holiday season
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year! Hooray, holiday season is almost upon us. I don’t know about you but my aim at this time of year is to spend as much time relaxing with friends and family as possible and to eat way, way too much. Gym membership will start in January, I promise.…
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No work, all play – 6 questions to ask when looking for kids toys
Many people are motivated to make lifestyle changes to create a better world for future generations. Here are six simple questions to help you to do the best by your children and the world when you’re buying toys. 1. Do I need to buy this toy? Toys can help provide children with amusement, education and…
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How green are Australians?
Many of us are making conscious efforts to lessen our impact on the earth. From our diet, to the things we buy, to the way we get to work – there’s a lot we can do to tread lightly on the environment. Recently, Greenpeace Australia Pacific began a Green Living blog series to help…
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Change your food, change the world: 5 ways to bite away at your food footprint
Between production, packaging, transport and cooking, the things we eat can have a massive impact on the earth. Luckily, they’re also some of the easiest habits to change. Here are the first steps to going on an environmentally-friendly diet.
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13 ways to green your wardrobe
Say what you will about jeggings – more often than not, the real fashion victims are the environment, climate, and people making your clothes. |At a sewing machine driven by bike people can have a fabric patch with a globe sewed on their chlothes. Op een naaimachine aangedreven door een fiets kunnen mensen een stoffen…
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5 indoor plants that are natural purifiers
Think your office could do with some fresh air? Try working on a space station. When NASA wanted to help its astronauts breathe easier, they used plants that improve air quality. Take a look at these 5 plants that could help eliminate nasty toxins in the air. Peace Lily This beautiful, low maintenance flowering plant…