Ask most people why they got into Aquaponics and they’ll tell you that its about “food security” or eating “healthy food” or to maintain an interest in an “unusual hobby” and these are all valid points but the real answer when you dig a little deeper is that most people are bone lazy when it comes to pottering around in the garden, digging up weeds and all that back breaking work shifting compost and mulching stuff around. Continue Reading

You want to be greener, but you just can’t afford that hybrid car right now and setting up a compost heap in your studio apartment just isn’t an option. Don’t worry, we get it. Going green in 2012 can be as easy as making small lifestyle changes that will add up to a big difference for our planet. Continue Reading

Last we heard, fossil fuel is running out, a nuclear station blew up, more than a billion people go hungry, population growth is unprecedented, more people are living in poverty than ever, there is a mass extinction of species going on, most of us eat foods laced with pesticides, farm animals are mistreated (and injected with hormones), the world is warming and people are polluting the environment like never before.  Continue Reading

Backpacking around Australia is a dream come true for many young people. The breathtaking splendour of The Outback, watching the New Year fireworks in Sydney, and learning to surf on Bondi beach: when you have such adventures on your mind (not to mention the heavy rucksack on your back) it’s easy to forget the negative impact everyday actions can have upon our world. Continue Reading

Climate change dropped even further from the world’s headlines and newscasts last year. Weird weather, Australia’s carbon tax and Solyndra fracas weren’t enough to stem a decline that started in 2009. Continue Reading

As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a little greener. Each of us, especially in the United States, can make a commitment to reducing our environmental impacts. Continue Reading

Are you having trouble knowing what fish you can buy? Lucky we know have a free Sustainable Seafood Guide App that we can use! Continue Reading

Large companies have been placing an extremely high emphasis on releasing environmentally friendly garden care products and the new 38HM Comfort Push Mower from an international leader in garden care, AL-KO is no exception. Continue Reading

Do you need to put up a garden but water in your area is scarce? Try xeriscaping, the new and modern way of having a garden without worrying too much on its water consumption. Your plants will thrive and blossom even during the harshest time of the year. You can even plant a garden in drought stricken areas or if you would like to do your part to conserve water. As they say, “if there’s a will then there’s a way. So don’t worry of having a beautiful garden, we will find ways to help you create a beautiful landscape of your own. Continue Reading

During the long, hot days of summer the use of mulch can play a vital role in protecting gardens while reducing water consumption by a considerable percentage. Continue Reading

n a corner of a typical urban shopping centre tucked away in Florida sits what looks like a tiny service lane way. Except behind the timber gates is an entry into another world.  Its been transformed into something else. A maze of pvc pipes run by a small pump and powered by goldfish is growing all kinds of aquaponic produce. Builder and designer Sahib Punjabi enthuses about aquaponics and especially Murray Hallam when we arrived to see his system. Continue Reading

Companies are buying more certified sustainable palm oil than ever before – but urgent action is still needed to avoid the irreversible loss of tropical forests and species such as tigers, according to WWF’s latest assessment of palm oil buyers. Continue Reading

The mercury’s rising and summer’s in full swing. It’s the season to cook outdoors, camp under the stars, and drive off into the sunset for a bit of time out.

It’s also the season when water usage, electricity and fuel bills can soar as we try to keep cool, keep the garden alive, and travel about in holiday mode. But with some thought and a bit of planning, the impact of summer living can be kept at bay. Continue Reading

The Story of Broke by Annie Leonard and the team from Free Range Studio is here to give you the low down on money. True, this may not be about Australia but there is so much we can take from this. We the people have the power and it is time we took it back!

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Airdrop is a a lo-tech air harvester aims to alleviate the effect of drought on agriculture. Continue Reading

Looking at all the wonderful animals we have here in Australia you start to think about their status. Knowing which of our animals are CR and others that are LC is crucial for us and our environmental protection groups to focus their money and time wisely. Continue Reading

CLIMATE SPECTATOR reports: Feed-in tariffs were always set to be controversial – they turn the electricity market on its head by opening it for true competition. Continue Reading