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Published on: September 10 2019Read moreThey may be proportionately small, but kids have a tendency to attract a whole lotta stuff and waste into your home. Being an aspiring minimalist and zero-waster, I've had to come up with a few simple strategies to help me and the little humans navigate things.
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Published on: November 13 2019Read moreWith clothing becoming cheaper to buy than ever before, we as consumers are increasingly detached from our purchases. The cost to the environment from water usage and chemical contamination during production is something that we cannot ignore.
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Published on: September 12 2023Read more
Who doesn’t love a good Spring spruce up? Whether you’re looking to give your home (or yourself) a bit of a freshen up, we have all the ideas you need to keep your efforts planet-friendly.
Tip 1: Donate or upcycle your clutter
Before you clean, you need to clear. Instead of mindlessly throwing all your unneeded household items into the bin, stop and think about whether you could repurpose them, or whether they might be useful for someone else. The old toothbrushes in the bathroom cabinet make great mini scrubbing brushes for
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Published on: August 29 2019Read more
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is encouraging Kiwis across the country to āDo The Right Thingā during G.J. Gardner Homes Clean Up Week, from 9-15 September.
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Published on: August 28 2019Cleaning does not delight me. But what does is getting a good job done in the shortest amount of time possible, without nasty chemicals and packaging waste. It might sound like Iām asking for a lot, but turns out there are simple ways to achieve it.Ā ĀRead more
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Published on: July 01 2019This is part two in our two-part series on decluttering, in a post-Kondo world where charity shops are bursting at the seams.Read more
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Published on: May 06 2019This week is Compost Week. So in this three-part blog series, weāre digging into sustainable, garden-loving ways to deal with food and plant waste at home or inĀ your workplace.Ā ĀRead more
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Published on: May 06 2019Read more
This week is Compost Week. So in this three-part blog series, weāre digging into sustainable, garden-loving ways to deal with food and plant waste at home or in your workplace.
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Published on: May 01 2019Itās said that the kitchen is the heart of a home because itās where families spend a whole lot of time. Itās also where we make a heap of purchase decisions when it comes to food, and in doing so have the potential to create piles of waste.Read more
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Published on: May 01 2019Read more
Many of us were raised to not waste food, but sometimes things slip through the cracks. And what does, adds up. The average family throws away three shopping trolleys full of food every year.
