Green Home Planet

02/07/2018

It is so great when it rains enough for puddles to form and flow to happen. It is also a good time to see if any erosion is likely from the rainfall.
You can prevent erosion by putting a small swale or pile of rocks and sticks across slope to help the water flow sideways instead of downslope.

29/01/2018

There are some very good bits in this article. It's lengthy but interesting.

A plastic-bag ban ought to be a no-brainer for the city. So why hasn’t it happened?

21/01/2018

Know what is in season to reduce food miles and, therefore, your carbon footprint.

Find out what fruits and vegetables are in season in Australia. Find farmers markets in Australian cities.

12/01/2018

Some chemical substances in our home are unnecessary and can have devastating consequences for the environment — we asked an expert about which chemicals we can cut out.

30/12/2017

Consider where you food comes from, not the supermarket, but from soil and some farmer's hard work, using water and fuel.

Rather than considering every food as equal when it comes to waste, think of what went into producing it.

19/12/2017

Some tips to keep you and your home cool during summer.

Here are some easy to implement, easy to adhere to tips for saving energy and staying cool this summer.

09/12/2017

The holidays are a difficult time to avoid plastic and waste.

Make or buy some beeswax food wraps and take them to the place of Xmas lunch. Makes sure they get used at the end of the meal, to show how handy they are.

Reuse wrapping paper, make some using paint and paper, or even wrap the gift in some pretty fabric, like a scarf.

Rather then give people stuff they might not want, consider paying for tickets to events or museums, galleries and so on for experiences rather than items that may not get used.

13/11/2017

Educating people at home about using less household toxins and reducing their carbon footprint by providing information to make simple, positive changes.

13/11/2017

Some of the suggestions here are so easy to do and the other ones are almost as easy.
Reduce consumption by reusing items, it reduces the carbon footprint of that item and it means you will put more thought in, rather than a generic gift.
Consume less and live more.

Instead of buying more 'stuff', look at contribution gifts, secondhand and upcycled gifts or adventure and experience gifts for lasting memories.

30/10/2017

Do you consider the people who make your clothes when you buy another item that you may only wear a few times before buying a new one?

Report adds to pressure on Australia’s big clothing retailers, including Kmart, Big W, and Target, to act faster on their ethical sourcing programs

07/08/2017

Here is a simple list to help reduce your waste load every day.

The problem of waste in America is a monumental one. Here are 14 solid tips for going zero landfill.