Tag: recycling
Biodegradable origami seedling pots
Why plant your seedlings in plastic when you can make your own mini pots that go straight in the ground? Jo Clements shows us how to fold origami pots using newspaper.
How to recycle like a champion: Tips to reduce waste
Find out how to reduce waste and graduate to 'recycling champion' in the fourth and final episode in our series on recycling.
How to recycle like a champion: Common mistakes
Are you making mistakes that could contaminate your recycling and see bundles of the stuff rejected?
How to recycle like a champion: Mixed materials
Are you confused about recycling? Do you know your compostables from your resin identification codes?
How to recycle like a champion: Plastic bags and bottles
In part one of this series on recycling Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan looks at what to do with plastic bags and bottles. If you enjoyed this video you might also be interested in: An easy guide to aquaponics Seen a great eco video? We’d love to know about it, so please email
Jun-Jul 2015 issue of Green Ideas is out now...
Practical tips, projects and activities to make winter a pleasure.
Step-by-step: Toilet roll plant pots
Green Ideas shows you how to make degradable plant pots for your seedlings using old toilet rolls. If you liked this you might also be interested in Step-by-step: Make a toy oven. Seen a great eco video? We’d love to know about it, so please email us the link. Even better, make your
Step-by-step: Make a toy oven
It's easy to upcycle an old bedside cabinet into a cute play oven that your mini masterchef will love! If you enjoyed this video you might also enjoy Step-by-step: Darn you woollens. Seen a great eco video? We’d love to know about it, so please email us the link. Even better, make your own
Apr-May 2015 issue of Green Ideas is out now...
The latest issue of Green Ideas is brimming with ways you can save money and live a better lifestyle. On sale now in supermarkets and bookshops, or subscribe for just $23.50 before 7 June to receive a free Sorbet soap. Seen a great eco video? We’d love to know about it, so please email us the link. Even better, make your
Recycling feeds stray dogs and cats of Istanbul
A clever Turkish company has come up with a way to feed the city's 150,000 stray dogs and cats and encourage people to recycle. The pet food vending machine was the brainchild of Pugedon and works by releasing food for the animals when a plastic bottle is dropped in to be
Green Ideas waste directory
Your guide to dealing with tricky trash at home and in the office.