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What is swishing?
Posted on May 23, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Swishing is the swapping of clothes that are no longer wanted with those of your friends. The term was coined by Futerra – a leading UK sustainability communications agency. Its chief executive and Swishing’s founder Lucy Shea simply wanted a guilt-free way to shop, creating swishing…
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5 ways to revamp old clothes
Posted on May 23, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
For many people there is a pile of clothes that hang un-worn and forgotten in the back of the wardrobe. Rather than throwing them in the nearest rubbish bin, you may be able to give them a new lease on life via some small adjustments.
Here are five ways to…
Upcycle your home waste paper
Posted on May 23, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Offices, whether at work or home, can produce a vast collection of waste paper that few know what to do with. Fortunately, there’s a new ecological trend that can take this paper off your hands, all the while benefiting the environment.
This trend is upcycling – the process of taking an…
Early migration
Posted on May 20, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
The first humpback whales of the season have been spotted off the coast on Moreton Island, indicating an early start to the annual migration. At least two whales, thought to be a juvenile and mother, were seen swimming about 100m offshore.
Normally humpback whales start to arrive in the southern Great Barrier Reef in…
UN International year of forests
Posted on April 26, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Forests are not only home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial population, but to more than 300 million people. The UN has officially dubbed 2011 the International Year of Forests in order to raise awareness on their conservation and sustainable development.
In accordance with the occasion, hundreds of lectures,…
Compost ideas for apartment living
Posted on April 26, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Composting has been embraced in recent years as an eco-friendly solution to reducing waste in the home. Its benefits include alleviating food waste, cutting down on methane gas as well as producing rich fertiliser.
The idea of composting is sometimes dismissed by apartment-dwellers but, in actual fact,…
Eco-friendly renovations
Posted on April 26, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
These days renovations and being green can go hand in hand. Not only can renovating be cheaper than building a house from scratch, but it can also be a more eco-friendly way to create your dream home.
It terms of sustainability,…
How to keep your shower to four minutes
Posted on April 26, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
According to a survey conducted by Energy Australia, on average, Australians spend eight minutes in the shower every day. This number increases to 11 minutes with shaving, and that’s around 200 L of water for the average shower.
By reducing our time in the shower, as the Australian Government…
Make your own wrapping paper
Posted on April 26, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
One of the easiest ways to avoid wasting paper is, where possible, to eliminate the need for gift wrapping. Larger presents, such as bikes, are just as presentable with some ribbon or a bow for decoration.
Where wrapping is essential, there are a number of ways that can allow…
Finding the right eco waterbottle
Posted on April 26, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
The Environmental Protection Agency of Victoria found that of the 118,000 tonnes of plastic bottles consumed each year only 35% of these were recycled. Having a reusable water bottle not only helps the environment by cutting down on waste but can also help your health. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a commonly used plasticiser that…
Adopt an endangered animal
Posted on March 12, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
National Geographic defines an endangered species as an organism that is threatened by the prospect of extinction. Typically this can happen as a result of two things – loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. Unfortunately, human activities can have an impact on both, rapidly increasing…
Greener ways to kill mould
Posted on August 25, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
Mould doesn't really have a good reputation. It is not particularly nice to look at, it can break down and destroy what it grows on and it has been linked to a number of health problems. Although household bleach can kill mould successfully, there are a couple of ways you can say goodbye to mould while still being kind to the planet. Did you know vinegar…
5 uses for old clothes
Posted on December 12, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
When old clothes have seen better days, it can be hard to simply throw them into the bin. You could bring your old clothing back to life with these ideas:
- Keep garments with interesting patterns and use them to make a patchwork quilt. Cut the clothing
Greener ways to clean your oven
Posted on April 23, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
With all the cooking it is used for, the average oven can easily be overrun with grease and the remnants of meals past. While the cleaning of ovens is normally quite reliant on heavy de-greasers and strong chemicals, there is a way to do it that avoids harming the environment. Try the following eco-friendly…
Recycle your glasses
Posted on April 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
The average wearer of glasses will go through dozens of frames in their lifetime. Whether these are broken, spares, or you have simply tired of them – there are a number of alternative options to throwing them in the rubbish bin.
If it’s the…
Keep your water bottle clean
Posted on March 26, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
As water bottles are re-used hundreds of times, they can become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. If your drinking water does become contaminated, it can cause illness and symptoms such as stomach cramps. The easiest way to protect against contamination and bacteria is to ensure you…
The water bobble
Posted on September 13, 2010 | COMMENTS (6)
The bottled water craze is one that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Fancy branded glass and plastic bottles are still finding their way into the marketplace today, decades after the craziness began. A new invention may have us shunning bottled water and…
Make your own natural shower cleaner
Posted on October 24, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
Cleaning the shower can involve the use of a lot of chemicals. To avoid this, try making your own natural shower cleaner, which can help improve the health of both the environment and your family.
For an all-purpose cleaner, mix ½ a…
Reviving old furniture
Posted on January 11, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
Reviving an old piece of furniture – whether it be an old family treasure or bargain unearthed at the op shop – can be a rewarding activity that will add a new point of interest to your home’s decor. Old wooden pieces can be brought back to life by sanding off any flaking paint and cleaning off any stains (there a number of ways to remove stains depending upon…
Make your own fabric softener
Posted on February 27, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
While fabric softeners can make your clothes lovely and soft, they often contain a lot of chemicals that include dyes, perfumes and additives. A great way to prevent possible skin irritations, as well as a more environmentally friendly approach, is to make your own.
To make your own fabric softener, you will need…
