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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.
A buyer’s guide to toilet paper
When buying for the bathroom, choosing the right brand can make a world of difference.
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
Is it time to buy an electric car?
They’re clean, green and super-stylish – Warren Judd uncovers everything you need to know about plug-in vehicles.
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.