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Better beaches: 8 ways to make a difference

Chemicals, sewerage and storm water all affect the quality of water at our favourite beaches – but the good news is we can all make a difference, whether it’s at home, work or on the ...

Issue 14: 10 things we learned

The February-March issue of Green Ideas is in supermarkets and magazine retailers from Monday 2 February 2015.

Issue 13: 10 things we learned

The December-January issue of Green Ideas is in supermarkets and magazine retailers from Monday 6 December 2014.

11 reasons to love your freezer

Your freezer can be the realm of forgotten leftovers, sad vegetables and that last crust of bread – or it can be a mean machine that helps you get organised, save money and be a ...

test 4

From quilting to carpentry, young people are reviving old skills that help their bank balances, social lives, wardrobes and wellbeing – and the planet too. Nicola Shepheard meets the people behind our old skills revival

My dilemma: Gold and diamonds

Question“I’m planning to buy an engagement ring (!) but I want to make sure all the materials are responsibly sourced. What should I do?” – Anon AnswerMaterials scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson replies: “Gold and diamonds may be ...

Happy holidays

Greg Roughan on green deck cleaning, tomato bragging, and how to check your swimming spot online.

Make a toy oven

It’s easy to upcycle an old bedside table into a cute play oven that your mini-masterchef will love. Dave and Stella Lennox show us how.

11 reasons to love your freezer

Your freezer can be the realm of forgotten leftovers, sad vegetables and that last crust of bread – or it can be a mean machine that helps you get organised, save money and be a ...

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