Posts tagged as: green

How can you make your Christmas gifts green?

By Ash Walsh in Eco-products, Living on 22 December 2011

With the big man in a red suit and his entourage of reindeer only 3 days away, myself and most likely the other 22 million people in Australia are rushing around looking for the perfect gift. In the lead up to Christmas with the chaos of the shopping centres, remembering family, friends and work KKs, we often forget that we are able to avoid the materialism of Christmas and purchase sustainable gifts that help the environment and those who are less fortunate. So, if you are like me and would rather give something ‘green’, here are some fantastic ideas for the environmentally conscious gift:

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Spring Your Garden to Life

By Ash Walsh in Gardens, Living on 2 September 2011

Spring has sprung and it’s time to get down and dirty in the garden. There is no better time than the start of Spring to give your garden a much needed make over. Just as you want to get your beach bod and a fresh hair cut for the summer months – your garden needs some love as well. Here are some great tips and a detailed video of how to not only revamp your garden but ensure it is water efficient for the future as well. The makeover starts now!

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A Billion Acts of Green, today!

By Cail Rayment in Living, Our planet on 22 April 2011

Today is Earth Day 2011. This year, Earth Day’s theme is ‘A Billion Acts of Green’. A people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy before Rio +20. Ready to take part in Earth Day 2011? There are many so many ways you can get involved. Head to http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011 for more or watch the Earth Day 2011 video channel here: http://www.earthdaytv.net/