Reduce waste
Keep those favourite clothes for longer
Friday, 13 November 2009The average Australian now buys so many clothes, so cheaply, that when something loses a button or gets a little tear, we think nothing of replacing it with something new right away.
Electricity: are you really going to use all of that?
Friday, 9 October 2009If we're going to replace coal-fired power with renewables, let's think about how much of it actually gets used.
4 ways to reduce your paper impact
Thursday, 1 October 2009Reducing the amount of bills you get in the mail isn't the only way to lighten your paperwork impact. Last week we talked about cutting back on junk mail, but there's plenty of other options too.
Ask for the online billing option
Thursday, 24 September 2009Given that so many businesses are doing it tough these days, I hope they're eager for the opportunity to cut costs in way that actually has positive benefits for everyone.
I don't mind the bills, but...
Tuesday, 22 September 2009The other menace in my mailbox is junk mail. All it does is tempt me to buy stuff I didn't know I needed until I saw the glossy advertising.
Why not pay your bills online too, while you're at it?
Thursday, 17 September 2009You might have tried paying bills online already, since it's more convenient than mail or lining up for hours to pay in person. But did you know it's good for the environment too?
Keeping your bills organised
Tuesday, 15 September 2009Once you switch to online billing, you'll have to keep track of emails instead of dozens of bits of paper. Here's a few ideas to help you get organised.
Save forests with online billing
Tuesday, 8 September 2009It's quite wasteful to grow a tree, turn it into paper, and truck it around the country even if it does get salvaged into something useful at the end of it - online billing reduces that waste.
New challenge: online billing
Thursday, 3 September 2009Would you like an easy-to-maintain green change in your life? This month we're ditching the paper bills and going online.
5 vegetarian ways to use up food
Tuesday, 25 August 2009Many world cuisines have recipes designed to use up leftovers. I've found some that will also help you get in a day of vegetarian eating as well.
