Sustainable thinking

Christmas in Australia is an amazing time of year – we get that well deserved break from routine, some great weather (hopefully!), time with family and friends, awesome food, BBQ’s, beach cricket, and all the other fun festive stuff. . . then there is the gift giving! While it’s lovely to give and to receive,…

Our energy bills can be one of our biggest monthly expenditures, and for a lot of residents, the cost of keeping the home at a comfortable temperature can be stressful. There are also environmental factors to consider when heating and cooling our homes and better energy use can help to preserve the environment. With the…

As we hear more and more in the media about plastic pollution and with Plastic Free July in full swing here’s some quick facts to get you thinking. . . And if you haven’t yet taken on the Plastic Free challenge, it’s not too late. Click here for some tips to get you started on…

With the growing global awareness of plastic pollution and in light of plastic free July, we thought it would be interesting to research into what products (other than the obvious) might be hiding some pesky plastic. While these items may contain very small amounts of plastic and there is debate on the real effects on…

As we ease into the new year, you might have already come up with some personal aspirations and new years resolutions. But have you thought about any environmental goals? Below are 6 green resolutions that are very easy to follow, all you need is a little bit of time and the head space to change…

To keep our beaches and coastlines clean and respect our environment, it’s important as individuals we dispose of our beach litter in a responsible way. Depending on where you go, this might mean using the facilities at the beach or taking the beach litter items home with you. To go one step further, if you…

If your workplace is starting on the wind down for summer holidays it might be a good time to think about a good old ‘end of year clean up’! And to help you on the path of doing this in an environmentally responsible way here are some tips to take on board to ensure you…

If you’re looking for a creative and proactive way to help the environment and reduce your waste, take a look at these eight fun upcycling ideas you could get involved with to breathe some new life into old objects that would otherwise be thrown away. 1.  Vintage-style cabinet vanities Got an old chest of drawers…

Did you know Earth Day is coming up soon? The worldwide event is celebrated on April 22nd annually and the objective of it is to raise public awareness for environmental protection and inspire appreciation of our planet. More than 193 countries are now involved in Earth Day activities such as rallies, conferences and various other…

Did you know next week is National Recycling Week?! If you are stuck for ideas on how your workplace can get involved check out these ideas for activities. They not only promote reusing and recycling but are also great for team bonding and staff morale. 6 easy, fun and interactive ideas for your workplace recycling week:…