Recent Posts in ‘Eco-friendly products’
Local Harvest – ethical eating
Most of the food we consume in Australia is not only being transported long distances to our plates but what goes into our food and who actually produces it is hidden from us. Eating locally can be beneficial to both the environment and your health, and in putting your dollars into supporting the local community
Kids benefit from healthy breakfast
As the school year gets under way, new research is adding further weight to evidence that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for children who are learning. Research by three British institutions has shown a strong link between low GI, higher carbohydrate breakfasts and better academic performance. The study, which involved
Inspiration and ideas for your child’s eco party
The kids are back at school and the party invites have started. I have found Eco Party Box, great for eco parties, as they say “Invite Nature to your party.” Birthdays are special. Children rave on about them all year and for us Mums there is nothing more fun than spoiling them when their day
Become a farmers’ market fan
I love farmer’s markets and a regular at the local ones. If you are interested in finding out where your local farmer’s markets are try australian farmers’ market association. Discover all you need to know about farmers’ markets across Australia Your nearest farmers’ market – where to shop for the freshest produce – and where
Eating Green: A Guide to Seasonal Food
Environment Victoria have a great guide to eating seasonal food. Walking into a supermarket in the middle of a Victorian winter, it’s easy to think that mangos and strawberries are in season. Being able to eat whatever we want whenever we want is convenient, but it isn’t great for the planet, or even for the
Make your Australia Day barbie a green one
Thinking of having a Barbie for Australia Day? Environment Victoria have come up with some great advice on How to have a great green barbie. Nothing says Summer like the smell of a sizzling barbie and the sounds of a coldie being opened, friends and family cackling away and 6’s being hit over the fence.
Sustainable Table’s 10 Green Ideas for 2012
Sustainable Table has come up with the New Year’s 10 Green Ideas for 2012. Buy local, seasonal and organic produce Make meat a treat Choose true free-range & sustainable seafood Reduce food waste Compost Reduce food Packaging Recycle Grow your own Ask questions Inspire friends and family Read all about them at Sustainable Table: 10 Green Ideas for
Time to holiday but before you do…..
Summer time can be the perfect time to take off and escape for a while from your normal routine. Some modes of transport are responsible for significant carbon outputs, but there are ways you can minimise your travel impact. Before you leave, don’t forget to turn off your storage hot water heater, whether it be
How do you decorate your home at Xmas?
In Australia, traditionally Xmas decorations and trees start going up in homes on December 1 . Check out the wonderful Eco Xmas Decor that doesn’t cost the earth by The State of Green blog.
Wage war on housekeeping with the right green weapons
Gmagazine/GoOnline says that ff you’re going to wage war on dirt, you need to be armed with the right green weapons to wage war on housekeeping. They have come up with this cleaning advice. Floor tools Floor cleaning is hard and tedious so whatever you can do to improve it is worth investing in. The
What have you been eating?
Next time you want to ask someone with glowing skin, “What cream are you using?”, you may want to try, “What have you been eating?” instead. According to skincare researcher and nutritionist Alison Cassar, the healthier the foods you eat, the more sumptuous your skin will look. “Eating the right foods supports the body to
The Worlds Biggest Dog Wash
Support The World’s biggest Dog Wash To wash as many dogs as possible on the day, in a safe and fun environment – we want to wash all different breeds and sizes of dogs, from a Great Dane to a Chihuahua. It’s important to enrol before the day to ensure your dog gets a wash
