The other day I ran out of dishwashing powder so I decided to make some. It was really easy and did an incredible job – especially on our wine glasses. It uses natural ingredients that are cheap to buy so it’s affordable and environmentally friendly.

All I used was one lemon, some cheap white vinegar and soda bicarbonate.

If you would like to try this recipe, here’s what you do. (more…)

For those of you with cable TV, Sky news has been running an Eco Report segment for a while now. For those of you that don’t have cable or missed some of the segments, Sky features some of these programs online. There is an interesting one about green cleaning.

Thanks to Jerry over at the Sustainable House in Brisbane, I’ve learnt that the Total Environment Centre has released its Safer Solutions website, which aims to help people keep their homes healthy and green.

The site has loads of information about topics such as reducing hazardous chemicals in your home, organic gardening, and greener ways to renovate your home and loads more. Check it out for more information.

Tonight I went to a follow up GreenHome workshop held by the Australian Conservation Foundation at my local council. The workshop focused mostly on what sort of projects we could do with our friends, family and local community to spread the green living word.

I missed the first workshop, so listened to some of the great ideas that people were already thinking about, plus heard some new ideas and got to share my own. Some of the ideas ranged from holding a party at home to promote chemical free cleaning, organic food and worm farming to encouraging recycling at units, spreading the word about Green Power and starting up an organic gardening club.

The last two being my own have made me realise that I have a bit of work ahead of me. (more…)

Tanya Ha has updated and revised her book Greeniology. This book is a great resource for anyone wanting to live a better and greener life.

It is focused on Australia and New Zealand (there is also a Canadian version) and provides really useful and easy-to-understand information and tips about green: shopping, renovating, working, transport, babies, cooking and cleaning.

Information is also split into each area of the house such as the kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry, bedroom, office, garage and garden.

Tanya takes the approach that you don’t have to think of yourself as a greenie to make a difference and the book provides tips on reducing your impact on the earth without cramping your lifestyle. (more…)

Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre serves as a focus and gathering place for people learning and working together for responsible stewardship of the earth.