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Sustainable Gift Wrapping

Sustainable gift wrapping. Why not use some everyday items to make your gift look unique and be fully eco-friendly.

17 May 2021

Step by Step Guide

1. SUPPLIES: Gather Sticky Tape, String, Scissors, Newspaper, Odd Buttons, things from the garden.

1. WRAPPING: Using Newspaper carefully wrap your gift and secure with sticky tape.

1. FAN EMBELLISHMENTS: Take a small piece of newspaper and fold it concertina, tape the ends together to create a mini fan. Use the hole punch and make a hole in the end.

1. COMPLETION: Choose bright bold buttons that will really pop against the newspaper wrapping. Use the string to secure the buttons, paper fans and garden goodies.

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Keeping It Local

We often hear the phrase ‘think global, act local’, but what does that actually mean for everyday life? Big concepts like climate change can be overwhelming for many people. After all, this is an issue that will impact the entire planet and we only have one of those that we can all live on!

30 Jul 2021

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Reflect, Reduce, Restore

Everything we do in life has an impact. From how we commute to work, to what we buy at the grocery store. Our lifestyle choices contribute to our carbon footprint. Did you know that Australians have one of the highest personal carbon footprints in the world? The good news is, together we can change that.

23 Jul 2021

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Seed Saving Diary

We love attending workshops and learning new eco skills and then sharing those skills on, such as at our How to Make a Seed Saving Diary workshop. Here is the How-To for you to make one at home.

23 Jun 2021

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Gardener’s Revenge

For generations, people around the world have known how to identify, harvest and cook the wild food around them. This spanakopita is one of the many ways to feed your family and friends while getting to know some of the most nutritious and resilient plants around.

27 May 2021

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