Recent Posts in ‘Spread the Word’
Conscious purchase
Green Times prompts us to being aware when we purchase products. When you purchase a product you are implicitly accepting and supporting the companies producing it. Every person can make a difference to the environment by becoming more aware of their choices and be willing to change when new choices become available. Every time you buy
The rag trade
We all need a fashion fix at some point or another, but a new frock needn’t be detrimental to your environmental beliefs! This can easily be done without breaking into the savings or placing pressure on the planet by hosting a clothes swap party. A fun way to recycle, and a great excuse for a
Stress Down Day: 22 July 2011
Friday 22nd July is Stress Down Day. It’s Lifeline’s only National fundraising campaign – their annual fundraising event. It’s fun, easy and best of all it’s for a great cause! Whether you want to slip-on your slippers, go to work or school in your pyjamas or in a fun costume, it’s all for a good
Use for tea tree oil
Tea Tree Oil comes from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Its leaves produce an oil which is rich in antifungal and antiseptic properties. The Aborigines were first to use the leaves of the Melaleuca for their medicinal value, using crushed leaves to treat cuts, burns and infections. Even in the
How to Make Origami Newspaper Seedling Pots
Check out these seedling pots at Sustainability support that require no staples, glue, tape or origami skills. Recycle your old newspapers and get your seeds off to a good start in these pots that can be put into the ground with the young seedlings therefore minimising root disturbance. The newspaper breaks down over time and
Eco tips for washing clothes
The laundry can be an area of great energy and water wastage for many families. Here are some tips for making the process of washing clothes more eco-friendly: Wash in cold water. Much of the energy used for washing clothes goes into heating the water. Turning from hot to cold water can help save energy
Buy local
In Australia there is a growing interest in wanting to know where your food comes from. With most of the food we consume being transported long distances to our plates eating locally can be beneficial to both the environment and your health. Buying local produce means you’re also supporting the local community and farmers. Processed
World Population Day: 11 July 2011
Organisation: United Nations In 1968, world leaders proclaimed that individuals have a basic human right to determine freely and responsibly the number and timing of their children. Forty years later, modern contraception remains out of reach for hundreds of millions of women, men and young people. World Population Day www.un.org/observances/days.shtml
Diabetes Awareness Week: 10 – 16 July 2011
Each year Diabetes Australia celebrates National Diabetes Week to raise awareness about diabetes in Australia. The campaign aims to educate Australia of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how type 2 can be prevented. For more information about Diabetes Awareness Week go to www.diabetesaustralia.com.au.
Create a green office
What are some of the ways to create a ‘green office’? Try to find ways to use more natural light and fresh air. Doing so is estimated to save a company up to twenty five per cent on its energy bills each year as artificial light and ventilation is almost invariably expensive. Reduce travel costs
Celebs raising money for charity through pop up secondhand clothing stores
Our Aussie and international celebs not only raising money for charity but recycling too. What a great use of those “cannot be seen in again” clothes. Well done! The Daily Telegraph: Model choice for recycled fashion – and all in a good cause IT’S the perennial problem celebrities face, not being seen in the same outfit
Put your home on a detox diet
Your average home is full of chemicals that are bad for you, and bad for your baby. However there are plenty of alternatives, so cutting the quantity of chemicals in your home is easy. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals because: their immune systems and central nervous system are still developing,
