The lost libraries

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

Applied Energy Efficiency course - Carbon Training International

Carbon Training International (CTI) is the developer of Australia's first nationally accredited workplace qualifications in carbon management. This course will help you understand the various energy efficiency opportunities available, as well as prepare you to build the business case to drive initiatives across your organisation that will deliver tangible business benefits. This short course is based on 1 of the 12 accredited units which make up the Certificate IV in Carbon Management.

Back to school goodies

It’s that time again, so make sure you set your child a good example with these green back to school eco-items.

Diving volunteers - Earthwatch Australia

Join the Recovery of the Reef team together with the Australian Institute of Marine Science to assess the growing prevalence of coral disease on this landmark site. Working across a variety of dive sites you will conduct underwater surveys tagging and photographing diseased areas, which will then be monitored over time to assess the condition of the coral. In the aquarium you will set up and conduct experiments that measure light, temperature, pH and nutrients of the water.

Location: Orpheus Island, Great Barrier Reef, Qld.
When: 2 – 19 March, or 30 August, 2012.
Click here for more info.

Snails & slugs no more

Slimy critters can become a difficult problem, nibbling away at your vegie or herb garden. Here’s how to avoid chemicals with some natural ways to get rid of them.

Recycle revision

Australians have proven to be great household recyclers since the council dropped the extra bin off at our homes, but often confusion can prevail on exactly what to recycle and what has to be trashed. Time to sort the trash.

5 minutes with… Green Way Up

Four young Sydney boys are on a bio-diesel fuelled expedition from Tasmania to Norway. G had a chat with one of them just after they’d completed the Aussie leg of their trip.

We love... Recycling centres

Save some (non) trash from landfill and hit up some of these great recycling centres.

Costa shows you how to compost

This short tutorial presented by Planet Ark ambassador Costa Georgiadis will tell you everything you need to know about composts and worm farms for the home.

Water savers honoured

The national 2011 savewater! awards® winners.