Message in a bottle
Just in time for the election, the people’s Premier Mike Baird announced details of a NSW container deposit scheme (CDS) to tackle litter across the state and improve recycling. Back in February 2015, Baird had […]
environment
Inner west whispers – 282
Parramatta Rd, an artwork – Wrapped in plastic – New op-shop • Leichhardt Council has been publicising a call-out for creatives to beautify the Leichhardt-Annandale-Camperdown section of Parramatta Road. It offers a commission of $10,000 […]
Earth Families
Super nanny, Kassia Aksenov, shares a few life hacks for reducing your family’s environmental impact. Being sustainable has it challenges, and what is even more challenging is being sustainable after having children. I must confess […]
Depression-era Wisdom
The survival strategies used by past residents of the Inner West during the Great Depression illustrate that reducing your environmental footprint actually stems from being ruthlessly tight with your dosh. Who knew? Your grandma. Stop […]
Pre-loved passion
Alex van Os and Isabella Mamas are local fashion bloggers who have made a name for themselves through their funky re-imaginings of secondhand garments. They give us the low down on how to nail sustainable […]
Reverse Garbage turns 40
Thinking sustainably is sometimes at odds with our human disposition. It is in our very nature to grow, create, expand and renew. Unfortunately for us, new isn’t always better. Over 21 million tonnes of rubbish […]
Roses are green
Well it’s that time of the year again – Valentine’s Day. A time for everyone to turn to those we love and let them know how special they make us feel. Or, alternatively, it’s a […]
Hero or Villain?
Levi Parsons explores the line between advocacy and civil disobedience with a local activist. Standing up for your beliefs and fighting against authority is an inherent Australian characteristic. Our national ballad is the story of […]
Your Say: Renewable Energy
Ciao asks, Inner-Westies answer… Would you pay more for your energy bills if you knew it was renewable? Yes. I wish we weren’t in a position where the government was so against renewable energy. It’s […]
Keen to be Green
Bobbi Lewin looks through the gathering clouds of climate change to find the sustainable future being sown by dedicated locals. With the current state of urban sprawl, ever increasing pollution of our waterways, and a […]