environment Archives

The sustainable veggie lifecycle infographic

Here’s an infographic on how to reduce the waste that is inherent in our modern food production system.

environment, gardening, grocery savings, recycling · environment, frugal living, recycling

five ways to incorporate bush tucker into your diet

Five ways to incorporate Australian native foods into your diet, starting with the easiest (buying products that include native ingredients) and working your way up to foraging for your own.

cooking, environment, gardening · native foods

solar power not for you? think again – an introduction to passive solar design

An introduction to passive solar design that specifically looks at ways we can make changes to existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency.

environment, household · bills, environment, household, saving money, sustainable living

the earth is full– an interesting video on creating a sustainable future

A great TED talk on the problems of economic growth and a positive call to action to create a more sustainable future.

environment, motivation, social issues · environment, motivation, social issues

permaculture principles – what are they and how you can put them into practice?

An introduction to the concept of permaculture, a beginners guide to getting started in permaculture and permaculture gardening and a list of resources for further reading.

environment, gardening · environment, gardening

turning single-use items into multi-purpose savers

Want to know how to dry your washing using your refrigerater? How about using the engine of your car? Creative, out of the box thinking for objects around the home.

creativity, environment, health, laundry · creativity, household

an energy saving alternative to solar – an addendum

Here’s an alternative to investing in solar panels that’s free. And this alternative can save more than you might think.

bills, environment, saving money · bills, environment, saving money

solar power–are you missing out on energy that’s out of this world?

So, you happen to have a few thousand dollars spare (don’t we all?) and you’re considering buying solar panels. This article explore the what, why and how of solar panels and answers the question (or tries to) are they worth the investment.

bills, environment · bills, environment

food for thought thursday – Kinetic innovation

Yesterday I wrote about how muscle power can save on electricity and save you money. Today I look at how inovative people are using muscle power to generate electricity.

environment, food for thought thursdays · environment