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Yellow pages, green ideas
The wasteful distribution of the Yellow Pages every year is a familiar grizzle in New Zealand. It looks like it's an issue overseas as well – however, this Canadian artist has chosen to treat the unwanted phone ...
Greenpeace vs Coca-Cola – New campaign promotes 'cash for containers' scheme
Reader submittedGreenpeace has launched a television advertisement in response to Coca-Cola Amatil's opposition to a container deposit recycling scheme. http://youtu.be/Q7Uxaw6YoRw Check out the Greenpeace website for more information on the 'cash for containers scheme'.
Beer in the bathroom
I really like the look of this bathroom – it uses beer bottle caps instead of tiles.
Some hard facts about plastic waste
Reader submittedOver the last 60 years plastic has become central to our lives and now approximately 500 billion plastic bags are used annually worldwide. They take 1000 years to biodegrade and litter the planet, causing mayhem to plants and animals. Over ...
DIY cleaner
Reader submittedHey Green Ideas! Loving your latest issue! I was just reading your review on Which Green Cleaners work best? and I thought it was worth sharing my little DIY cleaner. It is super-effective, and easy and ...
Changing to eco bulbs? Don't throw away your old bulbs!
How's this for the neatest little 'green idea' you've ever seen?
Easy toys for kids
Reader submittedThe future of the planet is a serious matter but that doesn't mean caring for it can't be fun. Upcycling can be a blast for kids and grown-ups alike.
Fun eco-friendly things to do with your children these holidays….
Reader submittedThere's no excuse for cries of boredom duirng the school holidays with these fun and eco-friendly activities for kids.
Have you seen the Google homepage today?
Did anyone see the cute graphic – or Google Doodle as they're known – on the Google homepage today (22 April 2013)? If you click the image you're taken through to the website for Earth Day ...
Throwing away food – what a waste!
I thought this infographic illustrates the problem of food waste brilliantly. Yes we have a problem, but what's the solution? ...