Demystifying eco-labels
With growing numbers of products claiming environmental credentials, it can be a confusing world for the ecologically-minded shopper. One way to feel a bit more satisfied that environmental claims are based on any independent assessment or performance standards is to look for accredited ecolabels. more »
Let's go shopping!
Shopping has a far greater impact on the environment than may be immediately apparent. Australian consumers need to become more aware of the indirect impacts their purchases have. More>Green wedding guide
Arriving at the big day in a bike rickshaw. Image by Neil Creek: www.neilcreek.com
Each year, there are over 100,000 weddings in Australia alone so why not set your big day apart by having a fantastic day, as well as being kind to our planet? more »
Reduce your impact one t-shirt at a time
rack of multicoloured cotton t-shirts
The clothes we buy impact on our environment. ACF’s Consumption Atlas has revealed that the majority of our household greenhouse gas emissions are actually created in the production and transportation of the food and products that we buy. more »
Wading through the greenwash
What lurks beneath environmentally friendly facades?
Have you found yourself in the supermarket, stuck because you can't decide which of the so called 'green' products in front of you is the real thing, and which is just a marketing ploy? more »
Year round low-consumption resolutions
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If you’re one of the many Australians who chose to cut down on consumption this Christmas season, why not keep up the momentum and take your green initiatives into the New Year?
Or, if you’ve overindulged (on more than just turkey), perhaps you’d like take the opportunity to turn over a new leaf in January.
The simplest resolutions are always the easiest to keep. With this in mind, the Australian Conservation Foundation has come up with a few suggestions for going green in ’09.
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Responsible gift giving
Video courtesy Channel 7/Sunrise
Top 5 tips
1. Eat less meat
By producing large amounts of meat we are clearing masses of remnant native vegetation... more »
2. Buy Australian (and locally) made
Next time you want to buy something stop and look where it was made... more »
3. Can I borrow your...?
Leap at the chance to borrow or rent something rather than buying it... more »
4. Buy clothes to last
Clothing has a large eco-footprint mainly because of the environmental impact of cotton and wool... more »
5. Buy recycled and recyclable
These days you can buy almost anything in a recycled format... more »