This week I thought I would highlight one of the biggest hurdles that we’re facing in the race to a greener world: and that’s plastic pollution.
This Melbourne couple’s sustainable home proves downsizing doesn’t have to mean sacrificing on comfort
What do you do when your home is too chilly and you can’t find any sustainable homes on the market? You build your own.
Nature is the next frontier for responsible business
With wild weather hitting the eastern seaboard this week, things are really (literally) getting shaken up. We can only hope that the same is on the way for the business world, which does seem to be gaining momentum on the green front.
Electricity from the cold ocean depths could one day power island states
In the tropics, the deep sea is cold and the sea surface is very warm. That temperature difference can be harnessed and turned into electricity. If we can improve the technology, this method of producing power could be a godsend for island nations reliant on expensive and polluting diesel for their power.
Roundup: 5 green tech innovations we’re excited about
Every day we talk about our green future, and what it will take to get there. It seems every smart person who cares about our planet is working on some green innovation or other.
I want my vote to count for nature: how do the major parties stack up?
The animals and plants at risk of extinction finally made it onto the political agenda last week, as Labor and the Greens launched biodiversity policies ahead of the federal election.
How this family lives beside a main road – without all the noise
No one wants to live in a noisy home. This was one couple’s challenge when they purchased a block of land in the Sydney suburb of Thornleigh sandwiched between a busy road and a train line.
Multi-coloured plants are suddenly a home decor ‘must-have’. Here’s how to keep them alive
Fads and fashion have always influenced the plants we keep. And so it is with variegated plants, which have become very popular with indoor plant enthusiasts these days.
What is “prefab” construction and why is it more sustainable?
With sustainability and efficient building becoming a priority in today’s increasingly climate-conscious world, there is one form of construction that seems to be on the up-and-up.