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25.01.2022 Create a hotel for your local bees using spare wood, branches and twigs Find out how https://www.liveforless.com.au/create-native-bee-hotel-bac/

25.01.2022 Interested in permaculture but dont know where to start? Check out our article where we explore four of the permaculture design principles! Perfect if youre spending the long weekend in the garden ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/permaculture/

24.01.2022 COVID has forced many local restaurants and cafes to switch from reusables to single-use takeaway options The good news is theres still ways to support your local caf safely without generating tonnes of waste! Find out how here ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/reusables-during-covid19/

24.01.2022 NAIDOC Week This year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and find out what events are happening near you ... https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events National NAIDOC

24.01.2022 Dont have space for fruit trees? Grow them in pots! Claire Bickle Gardening for the GoodLife shares with us how you can grow berries, citrus and more in small spaces Read her advice here ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/grow-fruiting-plants-in-pots/

23.01.2022 Make this Plastic Free July your most successful yet with these expert tips from our friends at Biome Eco Stores https://www.biome.com.au//successful-plastic-free-july-ti/

22.01.2022 You spend your life living more consciously for the planet, but is your money helping? In the second part of our ethical money series, Nicole Lutze explores the world of ethical banking, and what your money is being used for while its in your bank! Read it here ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/ethical-banking/

21.01.2022 End Plastic Free July strong with our ditching plastic template! Say goodbye to pesky plastic and download it here https://www.liveforless.com.au/ditching-plastic-template/

20.01.2022 DIY your own cloth face masks This tutorial from A Pair & A Spare is so simple (and meets Australian guidelines) https://collectivegen.com//how-to-make-reusable-cloth-fac/

19.01.2022 Want to reduce the footprint of your car? Here are ABC Lifes tips on saving money and helping the environment by making some adjustments https://www.abc.net.au//driving-tips-to-save-mone/12566182

16.01.2022 Are you joining the Plastic Free July challenge? Choose to refuse single-use plastics and join the movement this month! Find out more at their website ... https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

16.01.2022 Reduce your households food waste to landfill with a compost bin or worm farm Brisbane City Council is currently offering eligible Brisbane residents a rebate of up to $70 off the purchase of eligible composting equipment Find out more ... https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//co/compost-rebate-program

15.01.2022 Our friends at Worlds Biggest Garage Sale spoke with CitySmart recently about how theyve grown their social enterprise to divert four million kilograms of goods from landfill Listen here https://www.citysmart.com.au//sustainability-in-action-pod

14.01.2022 Deciding whether to thrift your wardrobe or make your own clothes? Chloe from The slow life shares the exciting world of thrifting - complete with its benefits and pitfalls - in our latest article https://www.liveforless.com.au/thrifting-vs-making-part-1/

13.01.2022 Do you know someone whos making a difference? ABC Brisbane are recognising those who are making a real difference in our communities If you know a positive change maker, nominate them here ... https://www.abc.net.au//b/community-spirit-awards/12531918 See more

12.01.2022 Fight for Planet A: Our climate Challenge is the latest documentary from War on Wastes Craig Reucassel! If youve missed it (or want to watch again), check it out on ABCs iview https://iview.abc.net.au//fight-for-planet-a-our-climate-c

12.01.2022 Our friends at Food Connect are helping to lower the carbon footprint of food, by providing Brisbane residents with local, fresh and seasonal produce. Find out more in this chat with ABCs Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge!

12.01.2022 Cut back on excess consumption (or cut it out completely) by learning how to live with less! Kimberley Dawson shares tips for buying only what to need to live a less consuming life Read it here ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/do-with-less/

12.01.2022 Cut down your food waste with these handy and helpful tips from Sarah Wilson and Peppermint Magazine https://peppermintmag.com/the-helpers-series-sarah-wilson/

11.01.2022 Is buying overseas produce sometimes more carbon-friendly than buying local? Does an electric car create more emissions to make than itll offset? If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, and outsmart others, get involved with carbon accounting! This ABC News article covers what you need to know ... https://www.abc.net.au//carbon-accountancy-ride-c/12513398

10.01.2022 Check your emails for the latest Live for Less newsletter In it we share about growing your own food in pots and using reusables during COVID We also chat to SpareHarvest about building community and saving waste! Plus, weve had a little refresh. Were going to keep bringing you tips on living more sustainably, but with a new look!... Check out this months stories here >> https://liveforless.com.au/

09.01.2022 Improve your homes air quality with natural cleaning products, plants and beeswax candles Read how from Biome Eco Stores https://www.biome.com.au/b/improve-indoor-air-quality-home/

09.01.2022 Has anyone else replaced their lawn with a veggie garden? ABC Life spoke with a Tasmanian resident who ripped up his lawn during lockdown to grow fruit and veggies https://www.abc.net.au/l/building-a-victory-garden/12440292

07.01.2022 Are you upgrading your wardrobe for the warmer months? Check out SWOP Clothing Exchange for Brisbane's best second-hand fashion Read more about SWOP in our chat with them https://www.liveforless.com.au/swop-clothing-exchange/

07.01.2022 SpareHarvest is a community platform that allows members to freely share food and garden products More than that, it connects people with their local community and the sharing economy, allowing neighbours to help each other To find out more about this platform with more than 3,000 sharers, read our chat with its founder ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/spare-harvest/

07.01.2022 Are you thinking of taking up sewing, or wanting to brush up your skills? Chloe from The slow life shares essential tips for first time sewers here https://www.liveforless.com.au/tips-for-beginner-sewers/

06.01.2022 Do you know a person or group who is helping to create a clean and green Brisbane? Nominations are now open for Brisbane City Councils WasteSMART Brisbane Awards There are seven categories and eleven awards, with over $4,000 in prizes and giveaways! Nominate yourself or someone else now at wastesmartawards.com.au/nominate

05.01.2022 Make the most of Plastic Free July with our tips on living without single-use plastic Remember: you can start Plastic Free July anytime! https://www.liveforless.com.au/make-the-most-of-plastic-fr/

05.01.2022 Create a sustainable wardrobe by upcycling what you already own, or transforming your thrifted finds The slow life takes us through how you can recycle your clothes to create even better pieces, saving you money and avoiding waste https://www.liveforless.com.au/upcycle-your-wardrobe/

05.01.2022 Declutter your home at the Worlds Biggest Garage Sale drive-through! Our friends at the Worlds Biggest Garage Sale have opened a drive-through for you to drop off your unused goods The July Drive for Goods will give your goods a new life by renewing, reusing, repairing, repurposing or reloving them ... Find out more and register for the drive-through here https://worldsbiggestgaragesale.com.au/goods-for-good/

05.01.2022 This National Recycling Week, reduce your carbon footprint by recycling paper and cardboard and composting your food scraps Join the Brisbane Carbon Challenge and find out other ways you can reduce your carbon footprint! https://www.brisbanecarbonchallenge.com.au/

04.01.2022 Help native bees thrive in your garden We spoke with Bee One Third - Neighbourhood Honey about how to support your local bee population! Their tips are ... Leave a bowl of water in your yard Break up with chemicals Plant bee-friendly flowers Stop mowing your lawns Add some bee hotels Read more here https://www.liveforless.com.au/native-bees-bee-one-third/

04.01.2022 Permaculture is becoming a popular way to reduce your carbon footprint But if youre just starting out it can feel overwhelming. Peppermint Magazine chatted with Milkwood about permaculture living and how you can get started https://peppermintmag.com/permaculture-for-beginners/

03.01.2022 "People need to reduce their consumption and be less wasteful, and that change begins with individual action" We spoke with Plastic Free July founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz about starting the global movement, and how shes encouraged 250 million people in 177 countries to cut out single-use plastic Read it here ... https://www.liveforless.com.au/plastic-free-july-rebecca-p/

03.01.2022 If you're doing any spring cleaning, make sure you recycle your e-waste Find out how our team recycled their TVs, computers, phones and more with Substation33! https://www.liveforless.com.au/tackling-e-waste-with-your-/

02.01.2022 Rethink your weekly grocery shop and checkout your local farmers markets for fresh, quality produce at lower prices Katie from Waste Not Collective shared the cost saving and environmental reasons you should shop at the markets https://www.liveforless.com.au/brisbane-farmers-markets-gu/

02.01.2022 With books including Dark Emu and 2040, discover books that will give you a deeper understanding of sustainable living Read the whole list here https://www.liveforless.com.au/live-for-less-reading-list/

01.01.2022 Northey Street City Farm is a green oasis in the heart of Brisbane They were kind enough to share how adding local native foods to your garden can benefit your diet while sustaining wildlife. Read more here https://www.liveforless.com.au/native-food-plants/

01.01.2022 Are you, your workplace or school going above and beyond to create a clean and green Brisbane? Nominations for Brisbane City Councils WasteSMART Brisbane Awards are closing this Thursday! Plus, were lucky to have IKEA proudly supporting the awards. The IKEA WasteSMART Schools Award category recognises schools with environmental initiatives that have a focus on waste management and education!... To share in over $4,000 in prizes and giveaways, check out the awards here https://www.wastesmartawards.com.au/

01.01.2022 Freshen up your look while being eco-friendly, and visit a local salon like Elysium Hair Brisbane Read all about how theyve transformed their salon into an award-winning eco-haven https://www.liveforless.com.au/elysium-eco-friendly-busine/

01.01.2022 Multiply your food without any extra effort Root to seed eating is where you can make the most of your home-grown produce by eating it all (leaves, fruit, seeds, everything!) Katie from Waste Not Collective shared her tips with us!... Plus she shared a delicious sweet potato leaves in coconut cream recipe https://www.liveforless.com.au/root-to-seed/