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Reuse
New challenge: multi-purpose products
Sunday, 11 July 2010Our new challenge this month is finding and using multi-purpose products. At it’s core, this is a challenge to reduce waste. Bonus: it'll save you money and time as well!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Saving money by reducing waste
Tuesday, 24 November 2009Normally when we think of reusing, repairing and refilling things, we imagine being very frugal. When you see all sorts of ideas for how you can reuse everyday items, a lot of them come from people are learning how to stretch a dollar further.
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.
Kitchen opportunities for refilling, reusing and repairing
Friday, 13 November 2009The kitchen is a great place to get the hang of refilling, reusing and repairing our stuff. We're encouraged to always buy new, but there's a lot of opportunities to be cleverer than that.
They don't make 'em like they used to
Sunday, 8 November 2009Appliances and electronics seem to be made for "planned obsolescence", designed to break just after the warranty expires so you have to buy a new one. It's pretty frustrating, but a little of the "repair, reuse, refill" attitude can help us get more life out of these objects.
Refill, Reuse, Repair
Sunday, 8 November 2009We've become a bit spoiled these days - it's easy and cheap to buy new things as soon as the one we have gets a dent or gets a little dirty. But there's no reason we can't get a little bit clever about making the most of what we've already got.
