Sustaining Sustainability

May 17, 2013

One of 2012-13’s main buzz words has been sustainability. Sustainable food, sustainable materials, sustainable agriculture/aquaculture, sustainable manufacturing, sustainable building, sustainability programs, you get the picture… What does it all mean? Well, in a nutshell, it’s […]

Fair Trade and Beyond

May 6, 2013

With Fair Trade Fortnight upon us I thought it would be nice to write something positive about a great project that we are supporting at Alfalfa House called Irupana. Many people have a lot of […]

Trade Fair

May 4, 2013

Do you know the individual that hand stitched your favourite peplum dress? Often, a sweeping label disguises that person’s name: Made in China, it may read. With new trends hitting the shelves each season, it’s […]

Container Deposit Scheme Sold Out

April 30, 2013

Last month a Northern Territory court sided with Coca Cola Amatil, Schweppes and Lion Nathan (who owns Tooheys, Berri Juice and Dairy Farmers) that a Container Deposit Scheme, which was introduced in January last year […]

The Verdict on Earth Hour

September 17, 2008

Do you think EarthHour makes a difference in the scheme of things? And how far will you be taking it this year? “I don’t actually know when it is but will now seek to find […]

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