Housework really stinks, doesn’t it? There must be a million better things to do than vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes and washing clothes. So the findings of University of Melbourne Masters student Tullia Jack are more than welcome. As part of her research into everyday cleaning rituals and how the care phase of…
Taking the earth for granted is easy. Winning a grant to help the earth, however, takes a little more skilful thinking – but clever minds are now invited to take on the challenge as part of the City of Sydney Green Villages initiative. If you’re a not-for-profit group with an idea or two on how…
We’re officially declaring 2012 the year of sustainable fashion. Forget any misread apocalyptic predictions the world’s bloody end – this year the good stuff is only just beginning. There are so many exciting events we can barely keep up, so we better tell you about tomorrow’s Seamless showcase quick smart. Giving the LMFF program a…
Lights, camera, action! The Byron Bay International Film Festival has rolled into town for ten days and is bringing with it a solid program of films on social and environmental issues, conscious thinking and positive living. The Byron Bay setting – picturesque beaches, bush and natural beauty – makes the perfect backdrop for the must-see…
Once the lights have gone out, the red carpet’s been rolled up and all the celebs have gone home for a cup of tea and a nice lie down (which is undoubtedly what they do after such an exciting day), what happens to the glamorous gowns worn at the Oscars? While the demand for new…
While Hollywood’s ‘night of nights’ may have been largely overshadowed by Australian politics’ day of days yesterday, we were still keeping a keen lil’ eye on the gorgeous frocks gracing the Oscar’s increasingly green carpet. While GCC founder Livia Firth further proved her stripes in a stunning red Valentino gown made of polyester from recycled…
An oldie but a goodie: you can always rely on a trip to your local Salvos Store for creative recycled getup. This week Salvos are proud to announce the launch of a brand new store in Windsor, Melbourne, right on the iconic Chapel Street shopping strip. To celebrate, they are hosting an auction night on March…
We Made This! Ten different kinds of paper planes, DIY book binding, a pizza-box oven and a guerrilla garden. At least we will be making these things when Brisbane’s The Edge celebrate their second birthday this weekend. This little hub of creativity is hosting a DIY-themed party on Saturday to mark the special occasion and we’re all…
Sustainable Table has the runs. And no, it wasn’t a veggie curry gone bad. The organisation is hosting a program of charity marathon events this year in an effort to raise money for their Kenyan Compost Toilet project. Why? Well, heartbreakingly, lack of sanitation is still the single largest cause of illness in the world,…
As a child, I fondly remember being taught to finish my peas and carrots. “While you just want to skip to the chocolate pudding,” my parents told me, “there are children in Africa who don’t get to eat all day.” But now, if we want to use the powers of eating for good, it seems the aim…
Trash Amour sounds like the way Oscar the Grouch would dish out romance. It is, however, the latest exhibition hosted by Reverse Garbage to help celebrate loved-up February with attitude and edge. This romantic, handmade and junky art show will feature the work of over 20 local artists, crafters and designers who all work with salvaged…
The annual Sustainable Living Festival has been injecting old Melbourne town with daily doses of green goodness since Saturday. An absolute bumper program of events (they don’t call this Australia’s largest sustainability festival for nothing!) has been taking place across the city, but what would a festival be without a market to top it all…