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. Read the full story

Creator Scott Amron has come up with an innovative solution to the little stickers on our fruit. Vanishing Fruit Wash Labels. Yep, those annoying little stickers actually might be useful for the consumer! Read the full story

Airdrop is a a lo-tech air harvester aims to alleviate the effect of drought on agriculture. Read the full story

The Little Veggie Patch company is based in Melbourne and delivers recycled apple crate vegetable gardens to urban gardeners! Reusing old apple crates, they are lovely to look at but also a functioning garden for your home. Read the full story

Although he cites other reasons for his stunning photography, Mark Tipple’s work portrays the beauty and power of nature as well as the synergy we humans and mother ocean share. His skillful compositions don’t fail to stir emotions, especially for those of us who grew up surfing, or in my case getting smashed by the waves. His imagery is joyful, powerful and playful – they could also serve as a reminder of what we could lose if we don’t take care. Read the full story

Climate change solutions think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is launching a new research initiative to investigate pathways to a zero emissions buildings sector. Following on from their Banksia award-winning Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan released in partnership with the University of Melbourne last year, the group has turned its attention to the built environment. Read the full story

I have often thought about the ways it would be possible to scrape off all that chewing gum from pavements  throughout the world (excepting Singapore which banned it) and recycle it somehow. When I have insomnia I try to solve world problems like that! Read the full story

Picture if you will the evolution of our species.

In a very Homer-esque (Simpson rather than Iliad) way we’ve evolved to a point and are now devolving. We were once hairy cavemen dragging home our tapas at the point of a blunt club and now we are mere couchmen, nursing our irradiated Lite’n’Lazies on our rotund bellies, fueling our demise via coronary artery blockages.

Where did our ingenuity go? Why do we now buy rather than jury rig? Read the full story

Today we have a guest post from Lucinda over at ECO friendly Packaging!

“I have come across a couple of products in pouch/squishy bottles and thought I would get the low down on how these compare to rigid plastic bottles. I have verified this info with an eco packaging expert & the news is as good as plastic packaging could be…” Read the full story

Do you live in the Kyneton area of Victoria and looking for an creative outlet? Well lucky you as Melbourne designers Emma Grace and Ellie Mücke invite you to be inspired by their novel approaches to making new from old! Crafters – keep reading! Read the full story

Joost Bakker has a new Greenhouse by Joost temporary restaurant in Sydney, Australia! If you don’t know what this is then read on as this is a great testament to the thinking outside the proverbial box!

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Nano-Stealth. Nano-textiles are to organic clothing as GMO crops are to organic foods. Read the full story

The Green Cities Convention looks as though it will be terrific this year.  This is an exhibition for developers, builders and interested people who are committed to the notion of cities changing their approach to planning to achieve a green standard.  There will be some world famous speakers and you will certainly learn a lot about the 21st century city and how it can use less energy and be more sustainable. Read the full story

Are you a fashion designer with a sustainable edge? Why not test your mettle with Australian Museum and the Fashion Less Waste Design Competition! Read the full story

Happy Valentines Day everyone! I am not usually a big fan of Valentines Day, I am not sure why it just never really resonated with me but I am here to change that… with a competition!  Read the full story

I had to show you guys these chairs… I kind of heart them big time! (excuse my bad english there!)

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Buy organic clothing for the health of our planet; wear organic clothing for your health. The reality and perils of global warming have finally broken through the walls surrounding mainstream collective consciousness and have become hot news. Read the full story