Eco
cycle2city
Posted on September 8, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Brisbane City Council and Queensland Transport combined to fund cycle2city in Brisbane to encourage commuter cycling into the CBD. It is located in the King George Square Busway and is easy to access, convenient and affordable. Everyday, bike…
Brisbane City Council and Queensland Transport combined to fund cycle2city in Brisbane to encourage commuter cycling into the CBD. It is located in the King George Square Busway and is…
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What is GreenPower?
Posted on September 8, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
There is a way to cut it down. GreenPower is a government accreditation
program for renewable energy, which is bought by your energy provider
on your behalf. Renewable energy is generated from sources like mini
hydro, wind…
Eco-friendly holidays
Posted on September 8, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
With a range of tours and hotels doing their bit to help save the state’s fragile natural surroundings, Queensland is also home to Australia’s first carbon-neutral tourism business, Hidden Valley Cabins. There are many other operators that are raising…
With a range of tours and hotels doing their bit to help save the state’s fragile natural surroundings, Queensland is also home to Australia’s first carbon-neutral tourism business, Hidden…
How to reduce waste in your home
Posted on September 8, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
You can think big and buy longer-lasting goods and quality food that lasts or do the everyday things like avoiding heavily packaged products and saying no to plastic bags. The three Rs– reduce, reuse and recycle are easy…
You can think big and buy longer-lasting goods and quality food that lasts or do the everyday things like avoiding heavily packaged products and saying no to plastic bags. The…
Cheeki alternative to plastic bottles
Posted on August 31, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Buying bottled water is a growing trend in Australia, but what effect is this trend having on the environment and our health? While Australians are enthusiastic recyclers at home, when purchasing water out and about many aren’t given a recycling option when disposing of waste, with the result being that 60,000 tonnes…
Calculate your carbon footprint
Posted on August 26, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
SO HOW CAN YOU HELP THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW MUCH DAMAGE DO YOU CAUSE IT ALREADY? By taking small steps in your day-to-day life, together Australians can make a big difference. The Australian Conservation Foundation’s (ACF) website has an application you can use to calculate how…
Teaching your kids to be green
Posted on August 26, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
IS THERE A WAY TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN HOW TO BE ‘GREEN’? In between homework, toilet training and learning table manners, children do need to know the importance of being ‘green’ – after all, it’s their future that’s going to be at…
What is freecycling?
Posted on August 26, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
What sounds like just another fad, is actually legitimate. The Freecycle Networkࡊ is made up of 4,777 groups with 7,093,000 members across the globe. It’s a grassroots and entirely non-profit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for…
What sounds like just another fad, is actually legitimate. The Freecycle Networkࡊ is made up of 4,777 groups with 7,093,000 members across the globe. It’s a grassroots and entirely non-profit…
Green your lifestyle and save money
Posted on August 26, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
THE STATE OF THE WORLD'S ENVIRONMENT HAS BECOME AN INCREASING CONCERN IN THE PAST FEW YEARS AS PEOPLE BECOME MORE CONSCIOUS ABOUT WASTAGE, ENERGY USE, RECYCLING AND THEIR OWN CARBON FOOTPRINT. For those of trying to do their bit for the environment, understanding how to ‘green’ your lifestyle can be confusing. The key is to cut out waste and become more…
Getting the most from the farmers market
Posted on August 26, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
With food prices increasing in supermarkets, consumers are recognising the worth of shopping locally, not only for price, but for flavour as well. Buying fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, organic meats and flowers, market-goers are finding that they can fill…
With food prices increasing in supermarkets, consumers are recognising the worth of shopping locally, not only for price, but for flavour as well. Buying fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, organic…
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…
