Earth and Body Friendly

Have you ever heard of ‘food miles’? It’s about how far food travels to get from where its grown to our tables. Much, if not all, of the food available in big chain supermarkets is grown a long, long way away from where we buy it. It travels across the country and across the world [...]

With so many marvellous portable devices around these days (and I do so love a good gadget), a store of batteries has become a staple in the second drawer from the bottom, or if you have a kid around, perhaps situated a little higher.
Use rechargeable batteries
Many people still use normal old alkaline batteries for everything. [...]

I’ve decided to write a series of articles on using technology in a way that benefits ourselves and the Earth. A guide, if you will, on using modern technology for good instead of evil.
Modern technology can be green
There are plenty of things in our modern world that the older generation, or those more cynical amongst [...]

Tomorrow the 28th of March at 8.30 pm your local time, is Earth Hour. To contribute to this ‘vote for the Earth’, all you have to do is turn off your lights for one hour, starting at 8.30 pm. Have your candles ready (preferably the more environmentally friendly soy wax candles rather than paraffin wax) [...]

Since working at the markets, and having my own stall situated right next to a second hand clothing stall, I’ve made it a goal to try to avoid buying  new clothes.
Second hand clothing is good for you and for the environment
Firstly, it’s a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle. You’ll save lots of money [...]

Many people find that the hardest place to reduce their use of chemicals is inside the home. Considering that this is often the place we spend most of our time, it would seem to be paramount that we start here to not only stop exposing ourselves to dangerous toxins, but to cease sending these same [...]