Recent Posts in ‘Spread the Word’
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
Tasmanian Crime Stoppers Week 20 – 24 February 2012
Crime Stoppers Week is a campaign to encourage & empower Tasmanians to join Crime Stoppers Tasmania in its mission to assist and support crime solving. It seeks to do this by helping Tasmanian recognise that they play a part in keeping their community safe. This year’s campaign focuses on use of the Crime Stoppers Freecall
Reuse coffee grounds
For many people, a good day starts with a cup of fresh coffee. But what about all those used coffee grounds? What happens to them? Normally of course, they usually end up in being tossed into the bin and finishing up in landfill. However, there are many eco friendly alternative uses for them. Green Times
What to do with unused medicines
Yesterday was clean out the medicine cupboard day. The kids had a wonderful time “making their toys better” with old bandages and band-aids but all old medication was bundled up and dropped off at the local pharmacy thanks to The Return Unwanted Medicines project. This is a free Australia-wide service. Local pharmacies collect out-of-date, unwanted and
How to get healthy soil
I was looking for some advice on improving our soil for veggie growing and came across this info from G Online. A plant is only as good as the soil you grow it in, and the nutrients of its fruit and veg the same. G Online has come up with some soil-building know-how about the
Happy Valentine’s Day: Why love improves your health
It’s Valentine’s Day and hope everyone is not running about town, buying up just to make an impression for one day. Don’t make the day stressful. Body + Soul takes a look at why love improves your health. According to numerous studies, loved-up couples everywhere are at an advantage when it comes to health and stress
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
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Australia has launched their annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our national research program and support programs for women and families touched by the disease. There are plenty of ways you can get involved! Check out their website
It’s Febfast month
Time to send the grog on a holiday and join Febfast for the month of February. It’s not to late to join so go to Febfast, a pause for the better
Want to get rid of a treasure without binning it?
The City of Melbourne have come up with a great list of how to Donate, sell or give away your unwanted items. ‘One man’s trash is another’s treasure’ Reusing items is a great to reduce your environmental impact, save money and reduce the amount of material that you send to landfill. Sometimes it’s a waste
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
