We’ve just had visitors staying with us from overseas. Obviously we wanted them to experience the full Aussie lifestyle, so the barbecue has been blazing away for a fortnight with a full farm of sausages and hamburgers washed down with plenty of Shiraz. I think I am more than ready to give up meat for just one, little week!
Archive for the ‘Reader experience’ category
National Vegetarian Week – Duncan’s Diary
October 1st, 2009Go Green Baby
October 1st, 2009
I recently had a baby and made the decision to try and minimise the impacts of the new addition to the family. I knew nothing about babies and even less about what they needed, but after a whole three months of being a new parent I think I have finally got to grips with it. If you find yourself in the same boat I hope this might come in handy.
Product Review – Soapnuts Are A Natural Product But Are They A Natural Choice?
July 26th, 2009
Soapnuts are an eco-friendly alternative to conventional household cleaning products. They grow naturally in regions like the Indian subcontinent and have been used for generations by the people there. They are entirely free from chemicals but when introduced to water they create a natural soap.
What on Earth is Compacting?
March 3rd, 2009
My first significant moment in making an effort to join the environmental brigade involved a shower curtain, a bucket, some hot soapy water and a bit of bleach. Very glamorous. However, the feeling I got from hanging up a good as new shower curtain, instead of rushing down to Ikea to buy a new one, [...]
Little Steps Make You Feel Good
June 10th, 2008
As an extended member of the Green Beings team it’s important to put your money where your mouth is so to speak.
Jo’s great at ‘motivating’ you into reducing your impact, so when on a recent camping trip I was reminded that if I wanted to buy a single apple I need not necessarily put it [...]
Moral Fibre’s Ethical Entrepreneur
May 27th, 2008
While many companies identify social justice and sustainability as elements within the business plan, few have it as a primary goal and even fewer are able to create superior products while addressing it. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with inspirational entrepreneur Billie Paris, founder of Moral Fibre – a company focused on creating ethical and sustainable clothing which supports disadvantaged women.
Apartment Eco-Renovation
May 6th, 2008
We bought our one bedroom apartment in 2006. We don’t need a lot of space as there is only two of us. It also stops you accumulating stuff if you have nowhere to put it.
The bathroom and kitchen were original complete with mould, dripping taps and lack of space so they needed upgrading. We wanted [...]
Green Beings – The Story So Far
March 30th, 2008
Mid 2006 – It all began in the pouring rain on Sustainable house day. I love this annual event. It involves people who have incorporated sustainable features in their homes who open them up for you to have a look around and ask questions. We saw some inspirational ideas and I set eyes on [...]