While it is better to try to cut down what we use (particularly those dreadful plastic bottles) and not add to the piles of garbage, it is heartening to know that there are a few processes to make something wanted out of our plastic bottles. Continue Reading

We are in for another very hot summer in Melbourne at least (if the rain stops!) and it is time to make sure that your house is protected from the heat and glare. Even on the hottest days I find air-conditioning annoying and noisy and I also feel some resentment for the massive addition to my carbon footprint. Continue Reading

You may have heard about Bokashi Buckets but have no idea what they are about? Here is our low down on the indoor composting system.

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So many websites, so little time. Here are four great Australian socially aware organisations that deserve a place in your rss reader. Get browsing!!

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Happy Australia Day Everyone! I know most people are out celebrating and having a great day, and I plan on joining you all shortly, but let’s remind ourselves of a few things… Continue Reading

This year, the world’s population will pass 7 billion. I am not sure I can sufficiently explain since I can barely get my head around it! Luckily, the National Geographic have done all the thinking for me and broken it down in a short video Continue Reading

Yes, no more Treehuggers (except for our friends over at Treehugger.com, we love you guys!). But let’s be honest here,  I am so very sick of the term “treehuggers”  and “greenies” and I will tell you why!

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Well, OK, let’s see if there are 33, but there aren’t films, just thoughts and ideas. But I couldn’t resist the pun and apologise to Glenn Gould and the fine people who made that wonderful documentary about a great Canadian pianist. Continue Reading

Government drawback means solar is growing up, Benjamin Vozzo reports. Continue Reading

Climate change-sustainable investing has a big head of steam. And the effects of planetary climate change on most industries are going to be huge. Trillions of dollars are in play attempting to find the winning industries and companies. And determining who will be the winners or losers is a hot topic for investors today. Fortunately, we have some clues as to who they may be.

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To what extent does the Internet’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions affect our world, and do the benefits outweigh the costs? Continue Reading

The dreaded cane toad! Introduced to our shores, they are now an unmanageable pest that are well known to kill native (and non-native!) wildlife due to their highly toxic glands.  Gideon Shoes have stepped up to the challenge and have created a hand-crafted, anti-sweatshop company that now makes fresh new sneakers from the tanned hide of the toad! Continue Reading

My Green Australia is happy to announce a NEW YEAR, NEW YOU competition! Continue Reading

Think about the uses of a coconut and you will regard this tree, that grows like a weed in the tropics, with awe. Continue Reading

Yes, time for a whinge about the ocean again, with help from the WWF Australia! Before we start, my heart goes out to everyone affected by the floods in Queensland. Stay safe and rebuild our Queensland to be bigger and better than before! A big Hi to all my friends at Mission Beach, QLD!! Continue Reading

I know at times we get caught out without our reusable bottles, or you may be trying to cut back on buying bottled water altogether and just starting a plastic free journey but really we need to be more aware especially now that the Environment Working Group have released their findings about what’s in your bottled water – besides water? Continue Reading

So many websites, so little time. Here are five great green living blogs that deserve a place in your rss reader. Get browsing!! Continue Reading

Here’s a head-hunting mission with a difference: The Repair Workshops are seeking creative minds to collaborate
with scientists, engineers and other technical types on an exciting new project that explores the idea of REPAIR. Does this sound like you, if so, then you could be up for $1000!

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