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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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