Our solar power was installed on 27 May 2020. Shortly after we were able to disconnect completely...
Rebecca Tregurtha
When Convenience Hurts the Environment
Often, it seems to me, convenience hurts the environment. Specifically, I'm thinking about...
My Footprint Project Fails
Have you had any family footprint project fails? I hope I don't paint a picture on this blog that...
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: 25 Next Steps
Are you ready to reduce your carbon footprint to the next level? Have you taken some first steps...
What is Conscious Consumption?
I use the phrase 'conscious consumption' quite a bit. I think it might need a bit of elaboration,...
My Sustainable Living Reading List
What is on my sustainable living reading list? I am an avid reader (and listener - I love...
We are Still The Weather Makers
Late last year I read 'The Weather Makers' by Tim Flannery. It was published in 2005. Other than...
Refuse – Top of the Waste Pyramid
REFUSE is at the top of the Waste Reducing Principles and, I've realised, for good reason. The...
Managing Organic Waste If You Can’t Compost
How can you manage organic waste if you can’t compost at home? We are fortunate to have a garden...
2021 Focus for Our Project
After a somewhat mixed year in 2020, what is my key 2021 focus for our family footprint project?...