I’ve been doing some research into Green Power in Australia as I was under the impression that, with our reliance on Coal and a lack of government guidance, it wasn’t really worth it. Fortunately, it seems I was wrong and that it is definitely worth investing in, but where do you start? Most utility companies now are offering alternatives, I came across Green Energy Watch, which whilst the information was collected in 2007, will give you a good indication of the products available.

For guidance on policy and government initiatives, take a look at www.greenpower.gov.au

Apart from writing this blog, we’ve been busying ourselves with writing workshops (see the page link to the right) and articles for several magazines, the first of which has now been published.

So click here to read an article we wrote on Green Renting for the Australian Green party’s members magazine.

Article from the Herald Sun

Amazing compared to 2004 when Free Range Eggs made up only 9 per cent of the eg market in Australia! Whilst it’s not a complete phase out of cage or barn laid eggs everywhere, it’s a start and certainly evidence that as consumers, we have a lot of power to dictate the world we want to live in by what we buy and what we consume.-Cate

How many of these do you do? List via Pink of Perfection

I was interested to read Green Planets 5 supercheap green items everyone should own. The list of products are:

1. Thermos/Mug/Water Bottle

2. Tote bag

3. Clothesline

4. Smart Strip surge protectors

5. Water Filter

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An easy way to improve your green credentials when living in rental property is to buy free trade. However I am personally aware that it is a confusing and minefield littered area, so for an ideal way to discover more, drop by an event in Free trade fortnight, all over Australia and New Zealand.

ftf09.fairtrade.org.nz