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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 bees and how you can help protect bee habitat at…
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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 saving hundreds on fuel costs along the way.
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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 city.
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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 your wardrobe can often feel like an overwhelming task! But…
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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 conditioning, a dip in the pool and many other luxuries.…
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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 it can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve come up…
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Eat, Save, Love
Most of us would have heard the familiar R’s – Reduce, reuse, and recycle. However, ‘R’U applying that mindset to your food?
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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 us. Learn how to make sustainable resolutions that stick.
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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 cost planter box made from just one recycled pallet.
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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 top tips for building healthy soil in your garden in…
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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 50% with one simple action.
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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 how to reduce household carbon emissions while living alone.
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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 your street. Learn more.
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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 yourself and the planet. Read more.
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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 on this holiday season.
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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 and community-reliance.
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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 hub. Katie Irwin from Waste Not Collective shares how she created one…
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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 how it went (hint: it went well).
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Save energy at home
Making a few small changes to the way you use energy can make a huge difference to your next bill. Come along as the team…
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Mythbusting solar installation
Clear up any questions you have about installing solar. Nicole Lutze speaks with Your Solar Quotes to clear up misinformation around solar power, and help you install…
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Waterwise gardening for a Brisbane summer
Water and heat stress leads to sick and non-productive plants prone to disease and pest attack and – at worst – plants dying. Horticulturalist Claire Bickle comes…
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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 residents may experience flooding in their lifetime. Having a flood…
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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, friends and neighbours to help tackle an ever-growing waste stream.
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