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more eco friendly foundations for houses
Reader submittedHello allWe are currently researching options for a new build down here in Christchurch. As I am not really liking the whole traditional polystyrene waffle slab I was looking for a more eco friendly version. ...
Turning a beeswax wrap into a work of art
An internationally renowned Kiwi artist and a group of entrepreneurial mums have combined forces to create something spectacular.
Appetite for Altitude - Why when it comes to flying, we need to be saved from ourselves
Reader submittedDear Madam/Sir, Worldwide, the aviation industry accounts for roughly 4% of global warming. It is also the fastest growing emitter, with some estimates expecting it to become the number one driver of global warming already by ...
Step-by-step: turn a door into cornered shelves
These clever space-saving shelves are simple to make. Dave and Stella Lennox show us how
City serenity
With its pond-like natural swimming pool, this stately property is a surprising slice of countryside in the heart of Auckland
Garden ideas - Tyre tower potatoes
Growing spuds inside a stack of old tyres is an old trick for boosting your yield from a very small space. Jo Clements shows how it's done.
Green funerals
Would you prefer a planet-friendly send-off?
13 tips for choosing a fridge or freezer
They’re an essential part of a modern home, and a boon for affordable, sustainable living too: a good freezer lets you store produce from your garden, or buy cheap fruit and veges during summer for ...
Step-by-step: preserving fruit
[This story first appeared in the Feb-Mar15 issue of Green Ideas magazine.] Preserving can sound tricky and time-consuming, yet is surprisingly quick and easy. Learn a few basics and before long you’ll be enjoying the delicious ...
Higher Grounds: Food for your garden
Add nitrogen to your soil and put waste to good use by composting coffee grounds