G Challenge
Think global, act local, right? Is it really that easy? It is if you do it one step at a time, or one month at a time. Join JULIE as she embarks on the G Challenge, where she vows to take on whatever green commitment we throw at her.
6 reasons to eat local food
Monday, 8 February 2010I've come up with 6 excellent reasons to eat local food - environment, health, and community just to name a few. Can you come up with more?
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As local as it gets: your own backyard
Thursday, 4 February 2010Do you get tired of reading labels for your local food? Take a break by growing your own fruit'n'veg in your backyard.
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How can you tell which food is local?
Friday, 29 January 2010It's all very well to say we should be eating local, but how do you find out what's within your range? It can take a little detective work, but here are the clues to look for on product labels.
Join the locavore crowd
Friday, 22 January 2010Finally, a food trend I can enjoy! Instead of too-hard-to-do-at-home recipes from celebrity chefs, they're getting into local, seasonal food. And they're not the only ones...
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New challenge: eat locally!
Thursday, 21 January 2010This month we'll be trying to keep our food choices sourced from Australia, or even closer to home. First you'll need to check a map to see what's within your local area, and then you'll need to check your cupboard to see what you've already got.
Stay sun-smart when you ride or travel by public transport
Monday, 14 December 2009If you've been keeping up the effort on the ditch the car challenge we did earlier this year, I bet you've noticed the weather heating up for summer, and I hope you've been staying sun-smart.
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9 G Challenge tips for a greener Christmas
Sunday, 6 December 2009Christmas can be one of the most hectic, expensive and stressful times of the year. Luckily, one of the benefits of going green is that it can make special events both easier and more interesting for you!
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A tip and an extra challenge
Tuesday, 1 December 2009"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful". I think that's a great way to live. Let's leave behind the flimsy bits and pieces that never last, and aim for quality products that can be maintained and reused for a very long time.
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Don't keep up with the Joneses
Saturday, 28 November 2009I've been thinking about how I can make decisions now that will make it easier for me to refill, reuse and repair stuff in the future. In my opinion, this means thinking carefully when I buy new things, and planning ahead.
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Quality over quantity
Wednesday, 25 November 2009In my last post I talked about how frugality can help us save the planet. But saving cereal boxes to make magazine holders isn't the only way to go. It's possible to think more high-end when it comes to reusing, repairing and refilling.
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