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Top tips to cope with rising energy prices
As of this financial year, households can expect to be paying more for energy. But…
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Stay warm in winter without breaking the bank
It’s no secret that due to current energy prices, households all over Brisbane are nervously…
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How to reduce waste and influence people
Brisbane households share advice on how to lower carbon emissions from food waste and also…
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Help native bees thrive in your garden with Bee One Third
We chatted with Bee One Third founder Jack Stone to discuss his work with native…
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How to save over $350 on fuel costs
Sam Mullen speaks to Brisbane households who are driving down their emissions from transport and…
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Transforming your yard into an urban farm
Katie Irwin from Waste Not Collective shares her advice for growing your own food in the…
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Six ways to sustainably cull your wardrobe
You might have been putting it off for a while, because let’s face it, culling…
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Having a $7 energy bill while halving your carbon footprint: Here’s how!
In Brisbane’s summer, it can be hard to turn away from the comfort of air…
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Three RE’s to live sustainably
There are many things you can do to live more sustainably and we know that…
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Eat, Save, Love
Most of us would have heard the familiar R’s – Reduce, reuse, and recycle. However,…
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Making sustainable resolutions that stick
Despite the best of intentions, our New Year’s resolutions always seem to slip away from…
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Make your own recycled pallet planter box
Jack Lewis from _jack_makes takes us through a step-by-step guide on how to create a low…
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Easy ways to make sustainable choices this Christmas
Having a more sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean going without. But it may mean a little…
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How to have a low-carbon holiday
Brisbane Sustainability Agency chat to households who are enjoying their holidays without costing the planet.
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Top soil tips for a healthy garden this summer
Soil health is fundamental for healthy food production. Katie Irwin from Waste Not Collective shares her…
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RElove with World’s Biggest Garage Sale’s textiles and furniture
A little bit of love goes a long way for the planet and for your…
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One change that can halve your household carbon footprint
While that may seem like a daunting task, you can reduce your carbon footprint by…
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Want to reduce carbon emissions while living alone? Here’s how.
Sam Mullen speaks to single-person households in Brisbane who share their experiences and tips on…
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How to create a verge garden
Katie Irwin from WasteNotCollective answers all your questions on making a community verge garden on…
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DIY self-care products from your pantry
Cherie Paison teaches us how to make self-care and pamper products from your pantry. Treat…
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Sewing for mums-to-be
For any mums-to-be in your life, Chloë Cipra shares maternity sewing projects you can work…
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How permaculture can help you live for less
Transform your garden, transform your life. Permaculture is about multi-purpose plants, minimising waste, energy conservation…
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How to set up your own neighbourhood compost & sharing hub
Build a sense of community and help reduce waste to landfill with a neighbourhood composting…
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How I used a digital meter to reduce my power bill
Team member, Mike Watson, used an energy monitoring device to reduce his electricity bill. See…
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Save energy at home
Making a few small changes to the way you use energy can make a huge…
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Mythbusting solar installation
Clear up any questions you have about installing solar. Nicole Lutze speaks with Your Solar Quotes to…
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Waterwise gardening for a Brisbane summer
Save water in your home with easy switches. Nicole Lutze discovers how simple changes to your home…
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Saving water at home during summer
Save water in your home with easy switches. Nicole Lutze discovers how simple changes to your home…
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How to make your home flood resilient
Brisbane’s location on a floodplain, along with our sub-tropical climate and unique land features, mean…
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The great bottled water rort
Love your bottled water? We take a look at what’s in the bottle, what we…
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Tackling e-waste with your local community
Live for Less guru Bronte North held a communal e-waste recycling day with her family,…
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Container exchange answer your recycling questions
The Containers for Change scheme has been operating in Queensland since November 2018 and provides…
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Upcycling your way to make a #wemade wardrobe
Upcycle your own wardrobe or create new outfits from thrifted finds with these tips from Chloë…
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How to manage food waste at home
Live for Less looks at some ways to dispose of your food waste more sustainably,…
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Why growing snake beans is awesome
Live for Less editor Mike Watson is a snake bean convert after planting this high yielding veggie…
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Fast growing edibles for autumn in South East QLD
Whether you plant in the ground or in pots, horticulturalist Claire Bickle rounds up the fastest-growing veggies…
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Fast growing edibles for spring in South East QLD
Whether you plant in the ground or in pots, horticulturalist Claire Bickle rounds up the fastest-growing veggies…
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Want weeds with that? Brisbane’s edible weed guide
Katie Irwin from Waste Not Collective shares her advice for growing your own food in the…
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Keeping backyard chickens: getting started
So you’ve decided to embark upon the journey of keeping backyard chickens. Good on you!…
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Essential tips for first time sewers
If you’ve been deliberating whether to get on the #memadeclothes trend, then this is for…
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How to make a bathtub worm farm
Katie Irwin shows us how to make a productive worm farm from repurposed bits and pieces…
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IKEA: The business of sustainable futures
We explore how homewares giant, IKEA, is set to become climate positive by 2030.
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How families can lower their carbon footprint
Families across Brisbane are lowering their household carbon emissions and saving money on bills. Find…
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Budget friendly tips for reducing your household carbon emissions
We give you tips on how the Brisbane Carbon Challenge can help you reduce your…
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