One Cup at a Time
The coffee culture of Melbourne is undeniable, as is the rising awareness and concern for the use of disposable coffee cups. It’s always great to keep up with new ideas and initiatives and we think what RMIT have been working…
Australian Recycling Label update
If you watched the War On Waste show in August you’ll be in the know about the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). This label is a great idea as it removes all confusion for the consumer about how to properly dispose…
New Environmental Act – what you need to know
The Environmental Protection Amendment Act 2018 has now been passed into law and will take effect from 2020. The Act is the first major overhaul to Victorian environmental law in nearly 50 years and focusses on enforcing ‘general environmental duty’…
10 tips for a sustainable road trip
The long weekend is nearly upon us and some of us may be taking advantage of the break to go off on a road trip. Here are some easy ideas and tips on how you can make your journey a…
6 ways to heat or cool your home – and save power!
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…
6 tips for Sustainable Spring Cleaning
Spring is in the air and what better time to start that annual spring clean. And while you are cleaning up and cleaning out it’s great if you can do so in an environmentally responsible way. Here are 6 easy…
Keep Australia Beautiful 2018 – Save Our Seas
Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) week is just around the corner (20 – 26 August 2018) but you still have time to register a team to get involved. This year the theme is ‘SOS – Save Our Seas’, with the focus…
What to plant this Winter
In addition to the ‘Sustainable eating this Winter’ infographic, why not go one step further and get yourself organised for Spring!? What are the best things to grow in Victoria at this time of year? Find out here. Winter planting…
7 fast facts on pesky plastic (infographic)
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…
Hidden plastic in 5 everyday items
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…