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. Read the full story

It is great to see Aussie brands we know and love taking an interest in the need to be green and putting their money and research into re-creating their traditional products. Read the full story

Growing your own fish food for aquaponics is the holy grail for many folk wishing to be autonomous and not dependent on commercial fish food pellets. Read the full story

Back in the olden days, houses were constructed with hefty foundations and in areas where airflow was required, high stilts (eg. The Queenslander style) formed an airy, high and usable cavity where fresh breezes circulated. Old-fashioned idea, but now, it is being seen as a very practical design not just in Australia but all over the world. Read the full story

We have said it time and time again, there really are things we can now start to live without. The great thing about people in general is we can learn and adapt to new situations – and this time we have to start pairing down our lives to remove some of the things that are unnecessary and bad for the environment. Read the full story

An eco-friendly home will save electricity and energy which in turn will lower your expenses towards it – that much, I know is true. Begin by looking into a few areas where you think you can make the biggest difference; remember that the smallest changes can sometimes have some of the biggest impact. Read the full story

So you have an open fireplace – you can burn whatever you like, right? Wrong! 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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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. Read the full story

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. Read the full story

We have been fortunate enough to participate in a review for Glad Bags new eco-friendly bin liners. But before we get to that part, let’s talk about our rubbish first… Read the full story

After attending a wedding, we returned to our tropical paradise and ye gods, there was mould on everything! Every horizontal surface had a film of mould and all leather was covered in it. I was pretty devastated as all my local friends just shrugged and said, ‘That’s why we all wear plastic and rubber shoes!’. Actually, even my Rivers fake Crocs had shrunken in the heat! Read the full story

Need some green inspiration for alternatives to real or plastic christmas trees? Then check out these Christmas Tree sculptures made from recycled materials! Pretty amazing, huh!
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Time to talk hair, people!

With Christmas coming up it means parties and BBQs galore so you will want to have your hair looking it’s best and really there are so many simple and cheap ways to make your hair care treatments at home!

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This Christmas, why not give something that was actually handmade instead of mass produced in a factory (yes, I know some things are actually hand assembled in factories, but that is not what we are talking about).  This year, we suggest you try to make your gifts have meaning and a lasting impact! So here are 10 reasons to buy handmade this Christmas! Read the full story

The countdown to Christmas is on, so here is my wrap up of  beautiful Christmas Wreaths. These are gorgeous and use many materials you have at home, so don’t be afraid to DIY this Christmas season! Read the full story

Looking for a quick and cheap option to fragrance the air in your home? We all know the store bought air freshener sprays usually smell horrible and are quite toxic but you can make a decorative and non-toxic room diffuser simply AND cheaply!

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Christmas decorations are already in the shops and are occupying miles of shelf space and are mostly imported from China, so already, they are a bit of a blot on the environment. Read the full story