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Issue 15: 10 things we learned

Green Ideas editorial team

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The April-May issue of Green Ideas is in supermarkets and magazine retailers from Tuesday 7 April 2015.

From climate change to lemons, we learned a lot as we made this magazine.

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New parents can save $1200 a year with reusable nappies. Page 28

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Japan wants to make electricity with space-based solar panels. Page 6

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Processing 1kg of tea takes more energy than processing 1kg of steel. Page 36

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Pellet fires use a carbon neutral source of fuel. Page 44

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You can use store-bought yoghurt to make… more yoghurt! Page 26

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You can make bikes out of carpet! Page 9

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Houses lose most heat through walls, yet the roof is the best place to start insulating as its smaller size makes the project more cost effective. Page 48

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New Zealand’s wine industry will get a boost from climate change. Page 24

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Climate change has been blamed for triggering violence in the Middle East. Page 23

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A 'lemonade' is a cross between an orange and a lemon. Page 58

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