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At Home
Going green at home isn't about ditching the TV, living in the dark, or going without showers. It's about embracing a cleaner, simpler way of life: cut back on the clutter in your house; get back to nature in your own backyard; get to know your neighbours; and get active about making your home happier and healthier.
We've found all sorts of easy and enjoyable things you can do to make your home greener and cleaner. Visit the following links for information about energy, gardening, food, and waste.
Let's sack the car and go for a walk
July 29th, 2009
The news is full of stories about us being too plump, overweight or even obese and how this is bad for our health. A big cause of the problem is lack of exercise (along with too much of the wrong food or possibly genetics).
Write to our Politicians
July 22nd, 2009
We’ve got to tell them what we want. We understand that if a politician receives 200 letters on the same issue, they are obliged to take action. Let’s try it out!
Building or renovating
July 22nd, 2009
is it better to start fresh or work with what you've already got? Either building or renovating a house has environmental pros and cons.
Get Crafty
July 22nd, 2009
It's Monday night in a crowded Fitzroy bar and 60 people are bent fastidiously over their needlework. Despite the DJ's kooky tunes, nobody's dancing — they're all too engrossed in needlework.
Replace old with efficient
July 22nd, 2009
Old appliance on the blink? When you need to replace something old, make sure you choose the most efficient new product.
Water tanks
July 22nd, 2009
Have you ever wondered why we let rain disappear down the drainpipe? We live on the driest continent on earth. It’s just crazy that we don’t capture all the water from our roofs for our household or commercial needs.
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