In February of 2008 a study in Science by Timothy Searchinger of Princeton University found that counting the indirect greenhouse gas emissions from land use changed, ethanol is actually worse for the environment than petrol. Continue Reading

Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of the planet!

Have you ever stood in your house and prayed for less housework, dusting, maintaining and tidying? Continue Reading

Start with baby steps then hit your stride!

It’s all very well recycling what you use but unless the so called ‘first world’ (that’s from saying ‘me first!’ I think!) uses less to start with, then global warming will continue to be an ever-escalating problem.  Continue Reading

Our little Papillon, a long-haired breed, has developed summer itch despite the fact that we have given her a crew cut and lots of attention to keeping her cool including visits to the beach and salty swims.  Continue Reading

Regular maintenance for appliances around the home and office can not only save you money, but will extend the life of them and cut down the huge piles of ‘dead’ machines in tips.  The recycling of these is by no means an exact art and so it is way better to mend things than to get on that treadmill of buy, break, replace. Continue Reading

By now everyone should know that eating chocolate is actually not a health risk as long as it is not the high sugar content version put out by the big confectionery companies.  Continue Reading

Australia is about to ban the sale of incandescent lightbulbs.  The replacements have a completely different look and though they can be purchased in warm or cool tones, they still are not highly visually appealing.  Like every revolution, we will get used to the changes, but a fair bit of consumer research is needed. Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading

The ti-tree plant is not related to the Bushells and other type of cuppa plant which is Camellia sinensis (aka Thea sinensis).  This is the one they pick leaves from and turn them into black, green, oolong and white tea. Continue Reading

Our top ten tips for a Green Christmas that should help reduce your carbon footprint, save money and leave you feeling extra good about your Eco friendly Christmas! Continue Reading

Have you ever wondered what happens to the fat that people shed when they exercise?  It is sent off into the atmosphere as sweat and vapour due to the heat created in the body: in other words, heat is generated.  That, of course, is the essence of power generation. Continue Reading

Epsom Salts, the common name for Magnesium Sulfate are a chemical compound containing Magnesium and Sulfate in a crystallised or powdered form. It has numerous uses from personal hygiene and bathing, colon cleansing to sprinkling round plants to adjust the chemical balance.   The high magnesium content within Epsom Salts helps to draw acids through the skin when added to a warm bath. Continue Reading

I am posting this in the interests of ‘waste not want not’ as my orchids do NOT need any more ripe bananas and I am sick of banana cake. Continue Reading

Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap, or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Continue Reading

Mustard and cress critters -This is a terrific activity for children and there is almost no limit to the things you can embellish with green ‘hair’ that you then can snip and add to your sandwiches and salads. Continue Reading