Sugar-glider on a tree
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Helping native animals survive

At night, our gardens can become a hive of activity. Discover how to help nocturnal native animals stay healthy in an urban environment.

Compost loos are very basic but easy to maintain.
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Benefits of compost loos

We answer some questions about compost loos, such as why would you want one? Let's start with a few basics.

Panels can work whichever way your roof is facing but get advice to make sure you can maximise power production.
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Making the most of solar panels

Solar panels on your mind (and your roof)? Here's some tips to keep them providing you with the energy you need.

The Our FabHaus prefabricated design by John  Tallis is Passivhaus certified, a rigorous standard for  energy efficiency in building.
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Prefab houses: great for the environment and our housing crisis?

Contructing homes offsite can be great for the environment and a huge time saver. Could it also solve some of Australia's housing problems? 

Use of hemp in the building industry is set to grow rapidly.
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Hemp building set to take off

The fast-growing wonder plant hemp is ready to take off as a sustainable building material that can be mould-proof, fire-resistant and breathable, writes Reese Halter.

The Our FabHaus prefabricated design by John Tallis is Passivehaus certified.
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Prefab housing for the future

Constructing homes offsite can be great for the environment and a huge time saver. Could prefab housing be the chosen way to build in the future?

Olod clothes can be used on your garden bed as mulch; they will break down.
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How to turn old clothes into compost

Tonnes of textile waste is generated each year in Australia - we can help keep it out of landfill by using old clothes in our garden. 

Plastic recycling is something we all have to work at.
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Kerbside recycling tips

Recycling is a must-do but it can be complicated - for those unsure about what to put in the yellow bin, Jessamy Miller has some tips.

Craig Reucassel points out that we can change the amount of food waste we generate.
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The war on waste continues

War on Waste host Craig Reucassel talks with Simon Webster about the show’s third season, the progress that's been made and challenges still ahead.

An off-grid house with solar panels covering the roof.
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Life in an off-grid small home

This couple wanted to go off-grid so decided to build their own tiny house in the country, and we can learn from their experience.

Image of Lottie Dalziel (founder of Banish) in front of the recycling drop off.
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Creating eco-friendly waste solutions

Banish founder Lottie Dalziel is helping to create new solutions for those hard-to-recycle products through the program BRAD.

Cast iron has a comparatively low environmental impact and can last a lifetime.
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Be aware of toxic kitchenware

Jessamy Miller reports on what to watch out for when choosing cookware so that your pick is better for you and the planet.