With the growing number of gadgets in every household, one must wonder what happens to them when they don’t work anymore or they become obsolete. With the fast pace of innovation, we all want the latest and the best, so what is done with the redundant models? Or have you even thought about it? I love technology and seeing the advancements we have made, but in recent years I have realised the waste that has comes with gathering new gadgets. So, I have looked at ways to make ha

Start composting Yes, start composting. This can be as simple as getting a small composter for the kitchen or setting up a compost pile in your backyard. Even if you don’t have any of these, you can collect your veg and fruit scraps and dig them into the garden. Make sure the scraps are covered with soil, to ensure they do not attract pests like rats and mice. Composting is a great way of recycling and it will reduce the amount of waste heading into your rubbish bin. When veg

Recycling Paper Today’s task is about recycling, but I thought I would stick to one item - paper. When you recycle paper, several things happen. For every tonne of paper recycled 13 trees are saved, as well as 2.5 barrels of oil, 4100kWh of electricity, 4 cubic metres of landfill and 31,780 litres of water. It is worth thinking about. Look at all the places you can find paper in your household – the kitchen, the study, the living room, etc. What paper can be recycled: Newspa

With the growing number of gadgets in every household, one must wonder what happens to them when they don’t work anymore or they become obsolete. With the fast pace of innovation, we all want the latest and the best, so what is done with the redundant models? Or have you even thought about it? I love technology and seeing the advancements we have made, but in recent years I have realised the waste that has comes with gathering new gadgets. So, I have looked at ways to make ha

Start composting Yes, start composting. This can be as simple as getting a small composter for the kitchen or setting up a compost pile in your backyard. Even if you don’t have any of these, you can collect your veg and fruit scraps and dig them into the garden. Make sure the scraps are covered with soil, to ensure they do not attract pests like rats and mice. Composting is a great way of recycling and it will reduce the amount of waste heading into your rubbish bin. When veg

Recycling Paper Today’s task is about recycling, but I thought I would stick to one item - paper. When you recycle paper, several things happen. For every tonne of paper recycled 13 trees are saved, as well as 2.5 barrels of oil, 4100kWh of electricity, 4 cubic metres of landfill and 31,780 litres of water. It is worth thinking about. Look at all the places you can find paper in your household – the kitchen, the study, the living room, etc. What paper can be recycled: Newspa

Last week was Recycling Week here in Australia and I thought we should have a chat about it. Recycling is a great way to help the environment. Many people are doing their bit around the home by recycling, but often neglect the garden. Rather than buy new gardening products there are many items that can get a second life. It will reduce your waste, save you money and prevent pollution of the land, waterways and air. There are numerous things you can recycle and you can become

Many people are involved in recycling whether it is to minimise their use of materials or because of necessity. No matter what the reasons are, it plays a great role in reducing the impact we have on the environment. I know for some people there is a sense of overwhelm when it comes to recycling. What items can be recycled? Where do I start? Although some of you have a good grasp of what recycling is, I thought I would go through a few facts so everyone can understand it a bi