Monthly posts: July 2011

Don’t throw out your old phone. Recycle it for free!

By Cail Rayment in Our planet on 19 July 2011

Old phones, more trees bannerMobileMuster and Landcare Australia are aiming to collect and recycle 250,000 mobiles to provide up to 25 Landcare and Coastcare groups with grants worth $2,000 each. Enough to plant at least 25,000 seedlings around our precious coastline!

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19
JUL
2011

Mend Your Leaky Loo

By Luke Gibbons in Living, Videos on 7 July 2011

Toilet fixingHere at the ripple effect we have already sussed out how you can find a leak by checking your water meter and looked at how to repair a dripping tap, but now it’s time to tackle the one where all the big business happens, the trusty (or not so trusty) toilet.

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7
JUL
2011

National CO2 Competition Winner Announced

By Ash Walsh in Heroes on 7 July 2011

Shannon-&-Rebecca-Shaking-Hands-with-Car_featRebecca Morgan of Cooma in New South Wales will be driving in style for the next 12 months in a brand new, economical Hybrid Toyota Camry after helping the ‘Carbon Tradies’ save planet earth.

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7
JUL
2011

Never over-water again! Go digital with Toro!

By Cail Rayment in Eco-products, Gardens on 6 July 2011

Toro Australia's Digital Set Tap TimerDuring our busy lives, we often try to do many things at once. For example, you turn on the tap to water your garden then return inside to complete another household chore. It doesn’t take long to forget you left the garden tap on. Once you do remember, you realise you’ve just wasted lots of water!

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6
JUL
2011

Weekend Eco Warrior – Green Up Your Trip to the Snow

By Ash Walsh in Living on 1 July 2011

The Weekend Eco Warrior is back with some ways to stay green while at the snowWith snow capping many peaks around Australia right now, we ask the question… are you heading to the snow this weekend? As global warming continues to take effect, less and less snow is available. Why not help make sure the snow is there to enjoy for years to come by reducing your own carbon footprint on your wonderful winter wonderland weekend away? These simple tips will help you become a ‘green’ snow bunny.

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1
JUL
2011