The Christmas period seems to lend itself to generating more waste than usual...if you let it! photo credit: kugelfish You've probably heard the term 'oh what the hell its Christmas' which somehow lets you off in some way or another. I thought I'd throw some ideas together for those of you who don't care for that 'what the hell' attitude. But first a few facts: "Australians produce over 40 million tonnes of waste per year, much of which ends up as discarded rubbish and in landfill. Over this Christmas we will also purchase additional items such as Christmas trees, food, packaging and unwanted gifts." Clean Up Australia In the UK according to Waste Watch an estimated 3 million tonnes of … [Read more...]

Yes we do! Our office is run from solar panels on our roof and offset by 100% green power which are the major changes we've made for financial and evironmental benefits. They are simple things to do, you just need to get into the habit. Start small and one by one before you know it you'll notice a difference in your bills. They do save energy which evolves into easing stress on the bank balance and with increasing utility charges that will be important. You might have heard all these tips before but are you actually using them? Turn off lights and utilize natural light when you can. Buy Energy Star-rated lightbulbs and fixtures. Turn off your computer. Print on both sides or use the back … [Read more...]

It is incredible what people can do when they use their imagination. Take the example of this car mechanic in Sao Paulo, Brazil who out of necessity invented a way to illuminate his work shop and houses in his neighborhood. This video shows that there are lots of green efficient solutions that can be created at minimal cost. Check it out! The video is in Portuguese but you can get the drift very easily. Guil Araujo … [Read more...]