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A low-cost guide to low-carbon living
Lowering your household emissions doesn’t have to break the bank. Karla Jakupovic shares some simple and budget-friendly actions anyone can take around the home to…
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Low-carbon actions that won’t compromise your lifestyle
Did you know being sustainable doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your lifestyle and comfort? Karla Jakupovic has your small actions and smart investments…
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How to have a waste-less Easter
With a bit of careful planning, you can reduce your waste whilst still enjoying all the traditions and treats that Easter deserves. Here’s our tips…
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Composting for any lifestyle or budget
Did you know there are many ways you can compost? Our low-carbon living coach, Cherie Pasion, has your composting questions answered.
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Sustainable changes that can add value to your property
There are many things you can to make your home more sustainable. But what about improving the value of your property at the same time?…
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Getting started with your native plants
You may not be much of a green thumb but if you’ve taken a leaf of faith with some free native plants, Hannah Turner has…
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Get your recycling game face on
If you’re looking at reducing waste and recycling around your home you might not have considered the contents of your toiletry bag, but did you…
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Save money, save food
Whether you’re looking for some tips on meal planning or trying to get your grocery budget back on track, start off 2023 by setting yourself…
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Money-saving powerhacks: bathroom and kitchen edition
What’s a powerhack, you ask? Think of it as a life hack that helps you save on your power bills. With energy prices at a…
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Meet the community garden going above and beyond to reduce waste
2023 is just over a month away and if you’re looking for some sustainable resolutions to start the new year right, meet Tarragindi Community Garden,…
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How to take your recycling to the next level
Whether you’re new to recycling or a zero-waste wizard, Brisbane City Council have recycling tips for you to help you take your recycling to the…
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Taking the kids along for the low-carbon journey
Learn how a hot water system can be the secret to low energy bills and emissions.
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How to style a party that’s kind on the planet
Balloons have long been a staple decoration at parties, but how often do we actually think about what happens to these balloons once the party…
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Where to repair your stuff in Brisbane
Get the low-down on repair cafés. What they are, why you should use them, how they are free and the nearest one near you!
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Where to find sustainable eats
Looking for some eats that won’t cost the earth? Whether you’re after a simple snack or something more Alacarte, here’s some sustainably sourced, environmentally friendly…
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Grow fresh food from vegetable scraps
These clever hacks can help you save your hard-earned cash by growing food from your vegetable scraps.
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How a bokashi bin can help you lower your food waste
Cherie Pasion explains how adding a bokashi bin to your kitchen set-up can be a game changer for your food waste and your garden!
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One hot secret to an energy efficient home
Learn how a hot water system can be the secret to low energy bills and emissions.
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How to have a zero-waste period
For many years women have depended on disposables to get them through that ‘time of the month’, but now there are more sustainable sanitary options…
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How to start your single-use plastic-free journey
Plastic-Free July is well and truly underway but if you haven’t had a chance to get onboard yet, it’s not too late to start. Hannah…
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‘Set and forget’ shortcuts to lower your carbon footprint
Learn from Alexandra Shepherd’s journey reducing her carbon footprint by 56% with some easy one-off actions.
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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 there are plenty of things you can do to help…
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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 awaiting their electricity bill. Sam Mullen looks at some no-cost…
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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 to talk to others about taking their own carbon-reducing journey.
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