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Water restrictions in Brisbane

Learn all about our Permanent Water Conservation Measures …more

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Reducing food waste this Christmas

Put your bin on a diet this festive season…more

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Don't waste Christmas

Give the planet a present this Christmas - less rubbish!…more

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Michael Sorkin's ideas for the future

What is the Brisbane of the future?…more

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Brisbane Tree Planting

Find out if your street has a community tree planting event on this summer…more

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New sustainable housing laws

What renovators and builders need to know…more

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The green guide to shopping

Environmentally friendly shopping…more

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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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Rainwater harvesting

Seeking self sufficiency in and around your home…more

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Grey water

Not as drab as it used to be …more

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Making dinner a local affair

Has your broccoli got a passport? Is the dessert more well-travelled than you? …more

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Recycling in Brisbane

Exactly what can and can't be recycled…more

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Compost and worm farms

Two great things for your garden …more

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Wildlife in Brisbane

Brisbane is a city of a million people and an unknown number of mammals, reptiles, birds and other wildlife. …more

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Concrete – Enviro-positive?

How green is it really?…more

Green paint

Selecting paint

Low emission paint - better for you and the environment.…more

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Energy-wise living rooms

Save energy, and save money …more

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Changing habits using passive solar design

Consider the sun and breeze in your plans.…more

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Living life sustainably

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

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Triple bottom line in housing

It's not just about dollars at the "Enviro-Cottage". …more

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Keeping chickens

How to get happy hens, fresh eggs and fluffy pets for your backyard. …more

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Green clean

Clean the “green” way with products from your pantry. It’s easy – we’ll show you how! …more

Eaves of "Enviro Cottage", Spring Hill

Design is key to sustainability

Architect cuts and spins house for big environmental benefits. …more

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Water tanks three times as good

How can one water tank bring benefits in three ways? …more

"Enviro Cottage", Spring Hill

Enviro-Cottage

Can the renovation of a small Brisbane worker's cottage inspire us all to change the way we live? …more

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