Nov 23, 2020 | General, Sustainability
For seven years, The Sustainable Hour have broadcasted weekly on the Geelong-based community radio station The Pulse – 94.7, a live internet stream, and podcast. They have focussed in particular on the climate emergency and solutions to combat the situation....
Nov 17, 2020 | General, Sustainability
We have been lucky enough to have the opportunity of trialling a Tern GSD e-bike – a sustainable and healthy alternative to the motor car for trips around town. It’s great for school drop off (get right to the gate and avoid those oversized SUV queues in...
Nov 9, 2020 | House, Projects, Recycling, Residential
Works have commenced on site for the construction of the strawbale house and outbuildings. Here we have the frame of the outhouse complete with its recycled window. Despite not being built to the latest technological window standards, using recycled windows in...
Oct 26, 2020 | Design, Garden, Permaculture, Projects
Wicking beds are a fantastic solution to provide a healthy soil for growing annual vegetables or plants that become stressed in Victoria’s hot summers. They reduce evaporation by watering from beneath, and encourage roots to head deeper. A criticism is however...
Oct 10, 2020 | General, Residential, Sustainability
There is a lot of air time dedicated to the topic of tiny houses. In time mainstream television and media will move on once the ratings show signs of a plateau or decline, but we believe the interest in downsizing, re-connecting with nature, and eliminating material...
