Tag: sustainability
What I’ve been reading: Beatrix Potter, e-diesel and an unlikely change leader
Editor Greg Roughan's reading list this week covers the amazing, the mysterious and the unbelievable... a clickable guide to the people and ideas that have got us thinking.
Pope calls for social justice on planet’s resources
Protecting the planet is no longer optional, says Pontiff.
Does 'compostable' plastic really break down?
'Compostable' plastics are becoming commonplace but are they really as biodegradable as they claim to be?
What I’ve been reading: Dairy farming, capitalism and night skies
This week Green Ideas editor Greg Roughan has been reading about dairy farming, the future of capitalism, and he's been watching a stunning time-lapse video of New Zealand’s night skies
Step-by-step: Make your own beeswax wraps
Ditch the plastic wrap forever and keep your food fresh with these clever reusable beeswax wraps.
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.
Aug-Sep 2015 issue of Green Ideas is out now...
The latest issue of Green Ideas magazine is all about simplifying life.
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.
Tackling pests, climate change and the hottest summer ever
Jeepers, what is up with these flies? Have you noticed a lot around lately?