10 Household Products That Use More Energy Than You Think
When you think of energy guzzlers what’s the first appliance that comes to mind? You’re probably thinking clothes dryers and fridges, which are certainly major culprits. However there are worse...
View ArticleIt’s time to give fleece a chance!
Australia and New Zealand are the top wool producers worldwide and really it is time to embrace wool and its amazing qualities as a fabric. Wool and woolen textiles are increasingly seen by designers...
View ArticleGo Green For Your Business Marketing
Going green is in and communities around the world are changing their habits to live in a more sustainable way. The impending and real threat of global warming has encouraged millions to reduce their...
View ArticleSustainably Living in Your Home
“Green” isn’t a state of mind—it’s a way of life. Living in a more sustainable manner is the key to preserving our planet. And this should begin at home. Below, we give you tips on how you can promote...
View ArticleVictorian Premier’s Sustainability Award Winners!
And the winners are… The Port Phillip EcoCentre won the state’s top honour in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards – the Premier’s Recognition Award – for its program ‘Life Support for the Bay’. Stan...
View ArticleParties that are fun for you and the planet
Spring is here! You know what that means? It’s party time! Sustainable party time! Between September and New Year it seems like every weekend is taken up by a rolling series of barbecues, weddings,...
View ArticleOp shopping tips for the skeptical newbie
Op shops are fantastic, there’s no two ways about it. They’re a great way to avoid purchasing new and prevent perfectly good cast-offs from going into landfill, plus you’re supporting charity at the...
View ArticleA busy person’s guide to better fashion choices
Like many people, when I heard about the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013 and read about clashes in Cambodia between badly paid workers and security forces earlier this year, I became...
View Article5 Water Saving Tips
Energy usage through water heating can account for up to 25% of all home power usage. Therefore it’s a great idea to see where savings can be made, not only to reduce usage of natural resources, but...
View ArticleTop 10 Things to Consider Before Buying an Electric Vehicle
Together with Chris Jones, Vice President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association or AEVA, after working on the Ultimate Guide to Buying an Electric Vehicle, we have put together a list of the...
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