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wetlands, biodiversity, ecosystems, salinity, erosion

Preserving our wetlands

Wetlands are nature’s way of cleaning and supporting the surrounding habitat, but these amazing and complex waterways are being overlooked as an answer to current climate woes. Now is the perfect time to leap into conservation efforts....

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Forest-friendly shopping

As consumers, our shopping choices can affect the future of unique ecosystems, such as the Amazon Basin. So, until further legislation is passed to protect the rainforests of the world, what should be left out of our shopping baskets?...

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Corporate conscience

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an important part of many businesses’ mission statements. But are their customers even aware of it? Here is an overview of corporate conscience...

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The climate challenge

Climate change is now a firmly ingrained issues on the political map in Australia. What are the implications of global warming for Australia and what can you do about it?...

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UNICEF

Help UNICEF help the children...

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Aware Laundry Powder

Planet Ark has created a laundry powder that is designed for those with sensitive skin. Made from plant-based ingredients, the fragrance-free laundry powder has no petrochemicals....

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 Green Living

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Green and sustainable gardening

Organic gardening is a fantastic way to support a green and sustainable lifestyle that benefits both your health and the health of the planet!  Read more »

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Composting made easy

Composting is the perfect way to turn household waste into garden treasure, saving the environment while improving your soil. Add some worms, keep it all turning and the results will be worth your while.  Read more »

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What is biodynamic farming?

Biodynamics is a method of growing crops that uses only natural substances and means to promote growth and discourage pests, working in harmony with the forces of nature and the cosmos, to constantly rejuvenate the soil and produce healthy plants.  Read more »

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How to grow your own veggie patch

No matter if you only have a small patch of ground to call your own, growing your own food is still possible. Find out why balcony gardening is such a growth industry.  Read more »

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E-waste disposal

Australia and New Zealand have millions of unwanted and superseded electronic gadgets. Find out why the backward stance of these countries just does not compute.  Read more »

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How to reduce waste

Recycling is more than just sorting paper from plastic and putting it in the appropriate bin. True recycling involves reducing waste and reusing the items already in our households. It’s easier than you think.  Read more »

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The perils of plastic

The problems with plastic are both environmental and health-related. Learn how to reduce your exposure and protect the planet from these common but toxic chemicals.  Read more »

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Protecting Tasmanian forests

The ongoing struggle to reform forestry practices and preserve jobs in Tasmania.  Read more »

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Paradise found

The dream of an ecologically sustainable village, nestled in the heart of a rain forest, is turning into reality thanks to the enthusiasm of a handful of visionaries at the Ethos Foundation.  Read more »

EM, environment, agriculture, earth, soil

The EM eco revolution

EM is an earth saving breakthrough with endless applications in agriculture, industry and the home.  Read more »

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Sharks attacked

Sharks are facing the very real possibility of extinction as they become victims to overfishing and as the taste for shark meat and shark fin soup grows.  Read more »

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Sustainable seafood choices

How to make sustainable seafood choices for your own health and for that of the environment  Read more »

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Saving the orangutan

The orangutan was once found across South-East Asia including in China and Vietnam and Cambodia, but their survival has been threatened since the mid-1970s as human impacts have reduced their habitats to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.  Read more »

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How green is grey water?

Tapping into grey water is a great way to keep your garden flourishing when there are water restrictions. Keep reading for more tips on how to use grey water.  Read more »

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Organic is good

10 easy ways to go organic and lead a sustainable lifestyle.  Read more »

Fuel efficiency, cars, sustainable cars, sustainable living, driving

Sustainable driving

With advances in technology and a few changes to our habits, we can create a better, more environmentally-friendly way to drive.  Read more »

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Stone and timber homes

Stone and wood offer a warm contrast to the sterile minimalism that tends to dominate contemporary homes.  Read more »

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Saving Elephants

As elephants’ survival is placed in jeopardy, locations in Thailand and Sri Lanka are turning their refuges into places of charm and enchantment, where human and elephant can connect.  Read more »

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Why hemp?

The hemp plant can be used to make everything from clothes to musical instruments and houses and is providing an alternative solution in light of the current crises our world faces.  Read more »

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Wind power and the planet

Wind power creates more jobs per unit of energy generated than coal power and is the most viable of renewable sources. Power shortages might be averted if we utilise these forms of renewable energy.  Read more »

  
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  • Meditate on it

    2010-08-18

    The benefits of meditation are well known. People have been known to meditate through stressful situations in life, during childbirth, after operations for pain relief and in a range of other circumstances. There are many different styles of meditatio...
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