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Turn old drawers into cool shelves

Welcome to the world of upcycling, where we turn other people’s trash into treasure. Green Ideas brings you fresh upcycling ideas each issue, like these nifty kitchen shelves made from an old set of drawers.

Build a rainwater system

Collecting water from the roof is the smart way to keep your garden green. Sam Judd shows you how.

Building within a budget

Should a cost overrun spell the end of their eco building dreams? Canterbury couple Mark and Helen find a novel solution in the Green Ideas home build diary.

How to become a recycling superhero

Recycling the world’s resources has never been more important – so why is it so confusing? Carolyn Brooke sorts through the mess.

Natural beauty

A Kiwi company is replacing the chemicals in cosmetics with ingredients sourced from New Zealand’s amazing plant life.

Teaching green

Miriam McNicol uncovers everything you need to know about starting a green school programme

The farmer’s flashpoint

For many, the journey to living a greener life is a gradual process – a long, slow climb. But for some there is a moment that changed their path forever. Felicity Monk talks to an ...

Sweet as

Bees in the backyard – it’s not that hard. Here’s our guide to the joys of harvesting your own honey.

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