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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

food for thought thursday–everyone wants better, no-one wants change

An insightful article by Jonathan Fields.

save money on the bills by going green

This is a guest post from Wallet Watcher. Following a green lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend more. There are little things we can do in our everyday lives to save energy and maybe even a little money. Green living is all about simplicity—using less while also re-using and recycling more. There are [...]

the ‘all i want to eat now is salad’ salad dressing

I recently read a wonderful Australian book called Healthy Family, Happy Family. Not only does it have some great ideas for ensuring children are eating healthy meals, and tips for encouraging fussy eaters, it also has many excellent recipes (like mango French toast, strawberry, honey muffins and parsley and cashew pesto). The salad dressing below [...]