Recent research has raised a slew of potential health concerns associated with plastic bottles and packaging. But what does it mean and how can we reduce potential health and environmental risks? We have pulled together some good environmental habits which will also reduce your exposure to BPA.
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Plastic Bottles and BPA – What to do for your health and the environment
January 13th, 2010The Noughties Roundup and the Decade Ahead
December 31st, 2009
As we charge into the next decade let’s take some time to reflect on the most significant achievements in the environmental arena from the last ten years. We’ve put our heads together to come up with our top ten – do you agree with them?
So let’s reflect on the ‘noughties’ and build on the foundation that’s been created for the environmental movement in the ‘transition decade’ ahead.
Good Green Resolutions
December 31st, 2009
Start off the year the right way with some green new year’s resolutions which are easy to keep. It takes two weeks to get into a green habit and this can make a remarkable dent in your environmental impacts over the months and years ahead.
Are Australian’s Still Spending Green in the Recession?
August 28th, 2009
There have been plenty of articles on how ethical or ‘green’ spending on goods and services has been on the rise in recent years, but that was before the recession hit. Although Australia has got off lighter than the US and UK, the government has been fast to offer stimulus packages to encourage us to spend more in tough times to keep the economy afloat. With all this in mind, how does green spending hold up and do our eco-ideals go out of the window?
Why Choose Sustainable Living?
February 20th, 2009
Over the last several years we’ve heard much about how to become environmentally friendly, but sometimes we forget just why we should make all these lifestyle changes. In case the issue has become a little clouded, or if you haven’t really given it much thought, we have put together a few reasons to choose sustainable living.
What is a Carbon Footprint?
February 19th, 2009
A carbon footprint is a calculation of the amount of greenhouse gases produced from our various activities. In modern life pretty much everything we do has an impact on the environment in some way or other. This article gives an insight into what is included in a carbon footprint calculation, and the changes to our behaviour that we can make very simply which will significantly reduce the size of our footprint.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
February 13th, 2009
There are ways and means of reducing our carbon footprints and many of them are surprisingly easy. The biggest part of a carbon footprint is made up of the energy we use, both in the home and for travel to work or holidays so there are numerous small things that can be done to minimize emissions in these areas. We have compiled an extensive list of things that can be done to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, browsing this might give you some additional ideas on how to minimize your impacts and save yourself some cash.
Ten Eco-Tips for 2009
January 1st, 2009
Sustainable living is making sure that you don’t live wastefully, but save as much of the earth’s resources as you can in all areas of life. Here are ten tips to help you achieve sustainable living.
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