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Love to shop? You’re not alone. Australians love to shop. But sadly all his shopping is taking its toll on our environment.
Don’t worry, there’s no need to give up on retail therapy altogether, but just consider our cool shopping tips the next time you hit the pavement on the hunt for a cracking purchase.
We've got great tips on jazzing up your wardrobe without busting the bank and the environment, we've found ways to shop for green, healthy and budget-friendly food, and we've got tips on making your dollar count and get your big retailers to listen.
Want to know more? Read the articles below!
Hey green spender: The truth about eco-friendly brands
February 23rd, 2010
If you care about the environment, you may want to show that in the way you spend your money. Maybe you shop at an organic food store rather than a conventional supermarket. You probably look at energy efficiency labels before buying a new laptop. And if you're really serious, you may even be concentrating your nest egg into "green" investment funds.
Gifts That Keep on Living
November 17th, 2011
The problem with most Christmas presents is that they're just so . . . lifeless. Not these. Here's a list by compiled by the Huffington Post, so yes it is aimed at an American audience, but don't let that put you off! There is such a miraculous thing as internet shopping!
Reflex paper loses green tick of approval after native timber stoush
August 23rd, 2011
AUSTRALIA'S best-known brand of paper, Reflex, is to be stripped of its international green certification after its maker, Australian Paper, watered down its commitment to the Forest Stewardship Council system.
Recycle a Necktie Into a Camera Strap (DIY Tutorial)
August 19th, 2011
Give your camera the picture-perfect style it deserves by dressing it up with your favorite old necktie. Since the necktie is already stitched into a long strip, you’re already halfway there. By adding a few other pieces, you can easily remake your camera strap into a project that’s suit-able (get it?) for any occasion.
Carpet versus Floorboards: Which are better for the environment?
August 17th, 2011
Twenty years ago carpet accounted for close to 80 per cent of the floor covering installed in Australia. Timber flooring is now on the rise. But is this trend good for the environment?
GrowthBusters: A Groundbreaking Documentary for 2011
August 8th, 2011
Do concerns about water shortages, peak oil, species extinction, and deforestation keep you up at night? Do you experience dread thinking about overpopulation and unchecked consumption? Have you or your family ever wondered if there is a better gauge of happiness and success than the accumulation of more stuff and a rising GDP? If the answer is yes than don't wait another minute, contact the professionals: GrowthBusters!
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