Green Ideas editor

What's in the mag? Jun-Jul 2015

Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan

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Some stories you may like in this issue of Green Ideas.

Pick up a copy of Green Ideas issue 16 to read about:

  • Did you know that China runs all of New Zealand’s rubbish collections? We look into the strange world of what happens to our trash once it’s taken away.
  • The price of a cup of coffee is set to soar as China and India get a taste for the brew – and South America’s rainforests may suffer for it. We explain how you can help protect rainforests with the drinks you choose.
  • Pet effects: Did you know a medium-sized dog has twice the environmental impact of a Toyota Land Cruiser? We find 10 ways to reduce your pet’s ‘paw print’.
  • New Zealand is poised for a green car revolution – we look at the recent boost for electric vehicles, and explain Elon Musk’s revolutionary home battery system.
  • PLUS cosy winter activities – we show how to make a stylish Japanese hanging moss garden for virtually nothing, explain the ins-and-outs of slow cooking, and teach you how to forage a free seafood feast.