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Reviews & features: sustainability

Saving fuel

In Brisbane, petrol prices continue to rise. Everyone feels the impact as higher fuel prices means it costs more to fill up the car. …more

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Sustainable housing

There are plenty of ways to start turning your current home into a sustainable house. …more

Green roofs

City roofs full of plants, not baking concrete, is a vision being developed by Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities. …more

Water restrictions in Brisbane

Information on Target 170 water restrictions across Brisbane and South East Queensland. …more

Pool blankets

It cost less than $100 to buy a pool blanket after the government rebates. …more

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The 'Green' Bridge

On a quiet stretch of river a few kilometres from the CBD, the layout of the city changed dramatically. …more

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Brisbane Square gets the green gong

Brisbane Square is only the second building in Queensland to receive this highest environmental rating. …more

The green guide to shopping

Looking for fresh fruit and vegetables, a fridge, a house, cutting-edge fashion or a new car, there are plenty of ways to “buy green”. …more

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Tackling car emissions

Queensland drivers will be joining forces with NRMA Insurance in a bid to offset 30,000 tonnes of their cars’ carbon emissions. …more

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Living life sustainably

A New Farm family that is aiming to live life sustainably. …more

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Boomers keen on green

Queensland baby-boomers could be leading greener lives than younger generations, dispelling the myth that only young people are concerned about…more

Cutting energy costs

When it comes to being energy-wise around the home, it’s the little things that can make all the difference. …more

Solar power

Sunshine: it’s a free natural resource that will heat your water, save you money and help the environment. …more

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Get tanked!

Once a necessity for homes beyond the reach of town water supply, water tanks are now a lifestyle choice. …more