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Eco Chat with Bill Statham of The Chemical Maze
Bill Statham was born in Toowoomba in Queensland and grew up on a dairy farm on the fertile Darling Downs. When he was in his twenties he told friends that one day he would write a book. At the time he had no idea what it would be about, but twenty years later this...
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Two weeks ago the world lost one of the greatest entertainers of our generation, David Bowie. Thousands have been mourning his passing and are visiting his birth town to mark their respect. Musicians have been playing tribute to Bowie at concerts around the world and...
Wattleseed Icecream Recipe
I enjoy experimenting with Australian 'bush tucker' herbs and spices in my cooking and wattleseed is a firm favourite. It has a strong coffee, chocolate and hazelnut flavour that's delicious with icecream. Enjoy this recipe! My very first job (at the tiny age of...
Is Borax Safe?
What’s the Bother with Borax? Is Borax safe or not? Borax is one of those ‘natural’ cleaning products that can divide a room. The ‘CAUTION Keep Out of Reach of Children’ notification on the container, teamed with the child-proof lid that even the man of the house...
6 Good Reasons For a Home Detox
If you're unsure about whether or not you should make the effort to break up with toxins in your home, this post is for you! Podcast: Play In New Window Subscribe in iTunes Like many women in their mid-thirties, I grew up in a household where every cleaning task...
What Is Your New Year Eco Resolution?
So many of us focus our new year resolutions on health areas such as losing weight, getting fitter or quitting smoking, and while these are great goals to have, it make sense to include an eco resolution or two as well. Why? Because we can’t be truly healthy if our...
Summer Home Energy Tips
Are you keen to reduce your home energy consumption (and power bills) this summer but don't know where to start? In this blog post and Eco Chat podcast episode I share some summer home energy tips to help you reduce your home energy consumption, without compromising...
How To Enjoy A Green Christmas
Typically stretching from mid-November through to early January, the season to be jolly is a far contrast from the season to be green. In fact, it’s fair to say that Christmas and excess go hand in hand. There’s often an oversupply of food and drink and for those of...
Where To Draw The Line on Low Toxin Living
If you're struggling to work out exactly where to draw the line on your journey to a lower tox life, than I have you covered! Podcast: Play In New Window Subscribe in iTunes When we typically first step out on our eco journeys so many of us are keen for information...
Macadamia Nut Shortbread
There's something about shortbread at Christmas time. The crunch, the texture, the flavour! I've been making my own shortbread for years (in fact, I used to sell it on my wholefoods 'Laura's Delights' stall at the Townsville Cotter's Market back in 2004)!!. It always...
How to Stay Green During the Busy Times
If you’re really striving hard to live a greener life but feel dismayed when you see all your efforts just slip away during a busy patch …. then this episode is for you! Podcast: Play in New Window Subscribe in iTunes This time of the year is crazy in most households....
Tina Hart: Helping Aussies Party Sustainably
Does the amount of plastic waste in society drive you crazy? Do you like to party and entertain, but lead a busy lifestyle and want some single-use options that aren’t going to throw your green guilt into overdrive? If that’s you, stay tuned because today I’m talking...
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