What to do in the garden this August
Hurry if you haven't pruned your citrus trees, the window is closing. Learn how to grow an abundance of food in your garden with the Micro Gardener
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Atomic habits and plastic free July
At home, in the office, out and about, try these tips for reducing your reliance on plastic and form your own atomic habits.
What to do in the garden this July
Whether you've got a balcony or acres of space, with a little know how, you can grow an abundance of food.
Proper battery disposal could save lives
There have been 15 truck fires on the Sunshine Coast over the past two years and it just takes one to spark a fire, find out how to dispose of yours safely.
Handy dairy freezing guide
Check out this handy guide for freezing and defrosting dairy foods
Take a step towards a plastic-free world
Say no to plastic
Household Energy Upgrades Fund
From double glazing to variable speed pool pumps, Australian households can now access discounted green finance for energy upgrades
Low cost tips to lower your heating bill
From odd sock snakes to flicking a switch, find out how to reduce your energy bills
Discover the Wetlands Sanctuary
Pack a picnic, take a stroll and find out why our mangroves are so important.
Find your sustainability business practice inspiration
Sponsored by Unitywater, these businesses are walking the walk and making a difference to Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
‘More Leons needed’: meet our Citizen of Year
Find out the 2024 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Award recipients.
Gardening Tips June 2024
Find out what to do in the garden this June. Grab your gloves and check out these top tips from the Micro Gardener
Ready. Set. Grow - speedy herbs and veggies
Sometimes you just can't wait. Check out this growing guide when you want to grow fast.
What kind of composter are you?
Composting is surprisingly easy and can be a fun, educational activity to do with the kids.
Gardening Tips May 2024
Find out what to sow, what to pick and what garden tasks need attending to this Autumn
Harvest your basil for this classic pesto
This weekend, harvest any basil you're growing before it dies back and make this classic basic pesto. Enjoy tossed through pasta.
Light pollution affects coastal ecosystems
Find out how this underwater ‘canary’ is warning of the impacts
Quirky reuse hack
Nothing sparks innovation more than something that's about to be binned.
Schools program
Discover this council program helping children understand severe weather and its potential impacts
Top food waste tips from OzHarvest
Missed the OzHarvest Fight Food Waste sessions? Here are the top tips from OzHarvest food waste fighter Michele Lipner.
Satirical video gives thumbs down to big auto
Some of the biggest car companies want to pump the brakes on new legislation that would cut petrol bills and clean up climate pollution.
Share First Nations culture
Looking for free things to do this weekend? Head to the First Nations Family Fun Day, in Glass House Mountains for fun, food, craft and culture.
Cut emissions with more efficient water use
Emissions from households’ water use are on a par with aviation. The big cuts and savings they can make are being neglected
Sustainable Materials Guide
A framework for selecting and specifying sustainable materials for buildings in Australia, aimed primarily at architects and other building professionals.
