Category: Sustainable Living
Useful Links

Useful Links

Listed are just some of the websites that provide a wealth of information and resources geared to make us more sustainable:www.energywise.org.nz :... more ...
Energy Saving This Winter

Energy Saving This Winter

Most pre-80's houses in New Zealand present a few challenges during winter. Sometimes it can be tricky to find a balance between comfort,... more ...
Feet First

Feet First

Feet First 2010 encourages primary school students to walk to school with a caregiver, friend, or organised walking group at least once a week,... more ...
Together we can make a Difference

Together we can make a Difference

Whether it's media attention that makes us reach for free range eggs, or greater availability of allergy-free alternatives, or economic strain... more ...
Consumers shifting to ethical shopping

Consumers shifting to ethical shopping

Commercialism is developing a conscience in the Asia Pacific region, where over six in 10 shoppers are buying items that are either "fair... more ...
Leaving Lighter Footprints

Leaving Lighter Footprints

In summer, we lighten up our lifestyles and go back to basics—walking and biking, eating fresh vegetables and fruits. This is good for our... more ...
Paper 4 Trees

Paper 4 Trees

This hugely successful programme initiative which began in 2001 rewards native trees to schools that recycle paper and cardboard and is now used in... more ...
Biggest Bike Wise Month by far

Biggest Bike Wise Month by far

February 2009 was Bike Wise Month. This is the fourth year that Bike Wise has been in full-swing. It was also the biggest by far.Each year events... more ...
Switch on public lighting systems on your own with just one phone call

Switch on public lighting systems on your own with just one phone call

Cost pressures are forcing many German towns and cities into saving on public street and walkway lighting. Lighting times are being shortened as an... more ...
Eco-Friendly Fireworks Offer Safer Pyrotechnics

Eco-Friendly Fireworks Offer Safer Pyrotechnics

Fireworks are fun, exciting and often free to watch, but there may be a hidden cost: The flashing displays can harm the environment and pose risks... more ...
Saving Water

Saving Water

Those of us on bore or rain water supply tend to be water-conscious all year round. Those on town supply are beginning to comprehend the effects of... more ...
Research measures sustainability of organics

Research measures sustainability of organics

A Massey University researcher has found organic fruit growing operations are environmentally sustainable and could trade carbon credits in the... more ...
WWOOF

WWOOF

Willing Workers on Organic Farms is part of a world wide community that promotes awareness of ecological farming practices by providing volunteers... more ...
Going clubbing could soon mean going green

Going clubbing could soon mean going green

A new type of dancefloor invented in Brussells converts energy from people dancing into electricity. The movement of the dancers is captured by a... more ...
Bask in the Efficient Glow of an LED holiday

Bask in the Efficient Glow of an LED holiday

Each 100-bulb strand of incandescent Christmas lights can contribute as much as 240 pounds of CO2 emissions during the month of December.Posing none... more ...
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