A Meaty Debate
Vicki Ravlich-Horan examines what she eats and its impact on the planet. She asks if continuing to eat animal products is the new version of climate change denial. And is veganism the way forward? In an age of fake news and agenda-driven ‘documentaries’ it is harder to find and understand the facts of an […]
Op Shops – A World of Opportunity
Your local op shop offers far more than a way for you to find a bargain or that one of a kind treasure. These play an integral part in diverting unwanted clothing, furniture, and bric a brac from landfills while at the same time raising money, allowing them to continue to support those worthy projects. […]
Use Your Own Cup Day – Dec 11th
Every year New Zealanders throw away nearly 300 million disposable coffee cups – and only one out of every 400 composted. This is a bigger issue than your caffeine addiction. With so many solutions from taking 5 minutes to enjoy your coffee in the café you bought it from to bringing your own cup. Some […]
CLEAN & GREEN
Words: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Photography: Ashlee deCaires The bathroom flies under the radar where plastic waste is concerned, yet after the kitchen it is possibly the biggest source of waste. Having a look at the contents of your rubbish bin will give you ideas of where you could start making changes. Creating a system in […]
Kindy Kids – nurturing the future
Teaching children to care about the environment is not only a way for us to create positive change for generations to come, but it is also a great way to raise a generation who are compassionate and caring. Giving children an understanding of, appreciation for, and responsibility to their environment is at the heart of […]