Green Ideas editor

Issue 16: 10 things we learned

Green Ideas editorial team

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The June-July issue of Green Ideas is in supermarkets and magazine retailers from Monday 8 June 2015.

From moss to mushrooms, we learned a lot as we made this magazine.

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Sugar is a major driver of deforestation in South America. Page 16

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Landfills generate revenue from gas even after they have closed. Page 18

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Vegan dog food is a thing! Page 24

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Cockles like living in sheltered water, but tuatuas can handle beaches with surf. Page 34

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Dried beans must be precooked before slow-cooking to destroy their natural toxins. Page 30

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A medium-sized dog has twice the environmental impact of a Toyota Land Cruiser! Page 24

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Used coffee grounds are perfect for cultivating mushrooms. Page 56

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You can grow your own garlic from supermarket-bought cloves. Page 60

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Chinese-owned companies handle virtually all of New Zealand’s domestic waste. Page 18

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The colour of a cat’s collar can affect how many birds it catches. Page 24

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