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Green Travel: How Backpackers Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Green Travel: How Backpackers Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

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. Read the full story

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Eco Beach in Broome are creating a sustainable environment & kitchen for resort lovers!

Eco Beach in Broome are creating a sustainable environment & kitchen for resort lovers!

At Eco Beach Broome, it’s all about sustainability of the environment and the resort’s kitchen!  Keen gardener and ‘Chef de Cuisine’, Kenneth Clapham, is passionate about cooking with fresh, seasonal, organic, culinary ingredients. Read the full story

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The Otesha Project: Cycling for Sustainability

The Otesha Project: Cycling for Sustainability

My Green Australia was lucky enough to catch the team from The Otesha Project while they are busy pedaling their way from Melbourne to Canberra. Why are they pedaling all that way? They are spreading awareness to young people about the critical role they play in creating a better Australia to live in!

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Taking an Eco Gap Year in Australia

Taking an Eco Gap Year in Australia

It is the start a fresh new year and for some young people they are considering volunteering or taking a green gap year! Read the full story

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30 ways to Green your holiday road trip.

30 ways to Green your holiday road trip.

Can a road trip involving a car and just two people be a green experience given that a few tanks of petrol and some rubber from the tyres and a bit of wear and tear on the car will be expended? As kids, we went from Victoria to Queensland every year to visit my grandparents. The car had neither radio nor heater. We slept by the side of the road! Couldn’t do that these days! Read the full story

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QANTAS and the environment

QANTAS and the environment

Recently my friend took a flight for his work to Canberra from Melbourne on Qantas. He took these photos on the flight for us to see how Qantas is “helping” the environment.  WARNING: This post will be filled with extreme sarcasm. Read the full story

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Fund a forest, save the world.

Fund a forest, save the world.

In simple terms, old-growth forests and clean oceans, through their absorption of massive quantities of CO2 from the atmosphere, are our greatest army to fight climate change.  Read the full story

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Wild World – NSW National Parks Activities

Wild World – NSW National Parks Activities

We have looked at the wonderful places around Australia and some of the eco friendly activities in each state. NSW National Parks and Wildlife have a new website Wild Wild World – so time to head out and explore! Read the full story

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Our very first Electric Car Station

Our very first Electric Car Station

Sydney has become the first city in Australia to get a public on-street electric car charging station. This is just brilliant news and hopefully it will not be the last one in our country. Read the full story

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NGO Guidelines

NGO Guidelines

So you think you can help? Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Round up: Eco Tourism WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Western Australia is a place to really experience the extraordinary, including whale sharks! My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism QUEENSLAND

Round up: Eco Tourism QUEENSLAND

Queensland, Australia is home to our Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and our much loved Cassowary! My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Round up: Eco Tourism AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

ACT (Australian Capital Territory), Australia is our nations capital and really is home to Australia’s story. My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism NORTHERN TERRITORY

Round up: Eco Tourism NORTHERN TERRITORY

Northern Territory, Australia is our red centre. The heart of our country beats with wonderful natural landscapes and amazing wilderness. My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Round up: Eco Tourism SOUTH AUSTRALIA

South Australia is filled with an abundance of Wildlife, Outback and Wine! My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism TASMANIA

Round up: Eco Tourism TASMANIA

Tasmania, Australia seems to lie at the edge of the world, but it may be a world apart, not a world away! My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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Naturally Relieve Illness while travelling with these Common Foods

Naturally Relieve Illness while travelling with these Common Foods

When travelling around the world, it is wise to know what kind of prevention and cures can be made from natural foods. Read the full story

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Round up: Eco Tourism NEW SOUTH WALES

Round up: Eco Tourism NEW SOUTH WALES

Holidaying in New South Wales is the perfect way to enjoy the three Rs we all need – rest, recreation & rejuvenation! From surfing, swimming, hiking, shopping and much more, My Green Australia is here to help you find some of the best eco holiday spots around! Read the full story

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