At Home


green-home.jpgGoing 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.

  • The people we should eat first and how to cook them - Rod Quantock

    June 22nd, 2010

    Rod Quantock has talked to climate scientists and experts. He’s watched the documentaries and read the books. He has taken the news stories big and small and joined the dots.

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  • EvoBaby - Online Store

    November 26th, 2009

    After the successful launch of the EvoShop online store we are proud to introduce the new EvoBaby online experience.  With Brands such as Frugi, Sigg, Bholu, Sevi and Mae you now have instant access to the best baby products in Australia.

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  • Mom's Against Climate Change

    November 17th, 2009

    Mom's Against Climate Change

    Science clearly shows us the kind of world our children will live in if we do nothing about climate change. With leadership from our federal government, and the right laws, we can leave our children a greener, more prosperous world.

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  • Cut back on pollution by cutting back on the chemicals

    July 28th, 2009

    Chemicals are a huge threat to our environment. Read on to find out what you can do to keep chemicals out of our environment and out of your life.

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  • Australian Native Plant Guide - FREE download

    March 30th, 2010

    The Native Shop is delighted to announce that the new version of the Australian Native Plant Guide is now complete and it is available as a FREE online download.” It is the ideal tool for: Home & Landscape Gardeners, Farmers, Nurseries, Government Departments, Councils, Landcare Groups, Libraries, Students and anyone interested in Australian native plants.

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  • Freefold Furniture

    February 26th, 2010

    The idea for Freefold Furniture began in 2008 when Toby Horrocks moved into an empty rental apartment and needed furniture. Freefold 02 is sized to hold paperbacks in horizontal boxes, art books in vertical ones, and is strong enough to put a TV on.

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Snapshot

this week's carbon emissions:
2.064m tonnes

water restrictions:
Stage 2

current uv levels:
Moderate

water storage levels:
43.1% full

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