Given short term political and economic and social changes, proponents of sustainable development often adjust by adopting a long term optimistic view of the development process. A quick paper recycling review reminds us of the many reasons to remain sustainable development optimistic. Whether considered from a government statistics point of view, industry statistics point of view, or individual … Continue reading »
The City of Onkaparinga, South Australia, is using the Ground to Ground model for coffee grounds recycling. This is encouraging other councils and organisations to take advantage of local community interest in the reuse of a valuable resource. Continue reading »
Here I explain in layman’s terms the language of the ecologist – do you know your renewable resources from your sustainable materials? If not read on! Continue reading »
A look at the issue of fly-tipping – how and why its causing such a problem in the UK Continue reading »
Ever think about what else you could possibly do with all of those plastic bottles you use in your house? Before you throw away or recycle them, consider these unique recycling ideas. Continue reading »
Recycling has been touted time and again as the simplest way to start being “green.” The concept is simple: don’t throw away, but reuse. Through recycling, every person is able to reduce their personal waste and save materials through recycle goods. This same idea can be applied to everyday life. While not everything can be … Continue reading »
Making your own compost is a must-do for the enterprising gardener. When it comes to getting bulky, organic material that’ll benefit your growing world, whether on expansive or modest plots, creating your own mulch is the way to go. Easy to do, costs nothing, environmentally friendly and hugely beneficial to your garden, there are plenty … Continue reading »
Returning Waste Back Into the Ground For those of you that regularly follow this blog (and why not!), you would know how much more productive my garden has become these past 12 months or so. One of the reasons for this is because the soil is in excellent condition, and to get that condition requires large quantities … Continue reading »
Collecting Coffee Grounds from Cafes This post is dedicated to the Barma Pastry Cafe located at Stockland The Pines in the North Eastern Melbourne suburb of Templestowe. Barma are one of the cafes involved in the Ground to Ground initiative, which aims to make better use of spent coffee grounds. Barma has found it easy … Continue reading »
