Features

Summer brunch love

Caitlin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +1100

Savour the summer mornings with a delightful homemade brunch for someone special.

A quick cuppa with KeepCup

Caitlin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:37:03 +1100

Releasing the first barista-standard reusable cup, KeepCup, Abigail Forsyth used her practical knowledge from working in hospitality to complement her natural business savvy.

Greening the backyard pool

Caitlin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:59 +1100

Get the greenest backyard pool with this guide to saving water, energy and cutting down on chemicals.

The lost libraries

Caitlin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:32 +1100

As modern lifestyles take over, some cultures aim to cling to their knowledge of traditional ways.

Disposable drink bottles: Plastic vs glass vs aluminium

Caitlin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:49:53 +1100

Buying a drink on the run has worked its way seamlessly into our hectic lifestyles, and despite best intentions is sometimes unavoidable. But does one of the packaging options come out trumps environmentally?

Buy organic and save

Caitlin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:38:17 +1100

We all know we should be eating organic – but sometimes it can seem just a little too beyond budget! We’ve investigated how to eat organic without breaking the bank.

5 minutes with... Sustainable artist, Michelle McCosker

Caitlin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:53:15 +1100

A day out for Michelle’s family isn’t your average picnic – it might include rummaging through junkyards, visiting secondhand stores and going to the ‘burbs on council clean-up day to look for materials for her artworks.

Get a cool night’s sleep

Caitlin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +1100

In the brutal heat of an Aussie summer it can be tempting to switch on the air conditioner for a few peaceful hours of slumber. However consider these low impact ways to keep cool first.

Eat your greens

Caitlin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:50:54 +1100

Unsure what to do with the greens available at your grocer or farmer’s market? Give these tasty leafy triumphs a try.

Tips for a successful garage sale

Caitlin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:37:18 +1100

The perfect way to farewell your unwanted goods, a garage sale will help you avoid landfill and make some cash on the side.