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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.
Not new, but new to you
Friday, 10 September 2010Our challenge is to buy nothing new all this month. That does however leave us a few options if we find that we absolutely must acquire something we don’t already own: buying secondhand, and swapping.
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New challenge: Buy Nothing New
Tuesday, 7 September 2010This challenge is going to be tough! We often don't even think twice before buying new things. But our consumption habits play a big role in our eco-impact, so it's time to rethink them.
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Sell the sizzle, not the (locally-sourced, free-range) steak
Wednesday, 1 September 2010Most people are over-worked and want a solution to their problems, or at least a little more fun in their lives. Should you help them by bragging more about the benefits of sustainable living?
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Don't sweat the small stuff: how I make the little eco-decisions easier
Tuesday, 24 August 2010Coffee or tea? Pens or pencils? When I first became a greenie, I felt overwhelmed by the little eco-decisions everyday, wondering if any of it made a difference. Here's how I learned to stop worrying and love the little choices.
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Eating local means eating seasonal
Tuesday, 17 August 2010Remember our eat local challenge earlier this year? I’ve been keeping it up but with slightly relaxed rules, but it gets a lot harder in winter. I miss the juicy tomatoes I took for granted all summer long!
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Winter warmers: 3 eco-friendly ways to keep warm
Tuesday, 10 August 2010It’s tempting to crank up the heater or plug in an electric blanket, but that’ll wreck all the effort you made to save energy earlier in the year. What are your winter warming tips?
Getting double-duty from our gadgets
Friday, 23 July 2010Continuing our look around for potential multi-purpose objects in our homes, today I’m paying attention to my electronics. They’re the kind of thing that you buy once then forget about, as they blend into your everyday life.
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What's the point of multi-purpose furniture?
Friday, 23 July 2010In my search for multipurpose items, I saw shelves that turned into chairs and other gimmicky-looking designs. What happens to the stuff you're keeping on the shelf when you switch? But then I saw the point...
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Multi-purpose in the bathroom
Friday, 16 July 2010How are you going with your multi-purpose product challenge? This week I'm tackling the bathroom and looking for ways to reduce clutter by removing single-use products.
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Getting the most out of your wardrobe
Friday, 16 July 2010Instead of following trends that dictate you replace all your clothes every season, why not slow things down with a few multi-purpose clothes that will see you through every change?
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