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Chemical-child

The chemical child

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

We wrap them up in cotton wool, so the saying goes… but what to do when that cotton wool comes drenched in chemicals and pesticides, as with so many other products today? We wade through the topic of just how toxic our children have become.

Sewing

How to: Repair a ripped seam

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Five simple steps to help you get the most out of your beloved threads.

climate sceptic

How to talk to a climate sceptic

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Sorting the truth from the trash with our handy guide to busting climate change myths.

Birds-in-garden

Birds in the garden

Monday, 5 September 2011

All you need to know about bringing these avian friends to your home.

Spring-cleansers

My, you scrub up fine!

Monday, 5 September 2011

Ensure your cleansing ritual is good clean fun with these pure products.

Michael Linke with his family

The missing Linke

Monday, 29 August 2011

The western world is dumping used bicycles at an astounding rate, while poor African communities need bicycles for everyday transport and health services. Michael Linke is the man bridging the gap.

Nuclear-debate

Opinion: Nuclear power

Monday, 29 August 2011

It’s been a hotly debated topic in Australia for a while, given a push toward cleaner energy, and hit the headlines again on the back of the recent Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan. So we put it to two Aussie experts; should we consider nuclear for our country’s energy future?

SoapMaking

Crafty clean DIY soap

Monday, 29 August 2011

Try your hand at making soap.

weekend

Five ways to green your weekend

Friday, 26 August 2011

Here's G's five favourite ways to have a greener weekend.

plant-clipping

How to: plant from clippings

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Hibiscus, sage, chamomile, common ivy, geranium, aloe vera, african violets and verbena, among others, are all easy to root from cuttings and will be a breeze if you follow these simple steps.

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