

Standing in the showroom of H&M’s Sydney heritage building, I feel like a kid in a candy store as I survey the beautifully set up racks of the latest yet-to-be-seen fashion, including the H&M Conscious and Go Green Wear Blue Denim collections.
Moments later, Helena Helmersson – Head of Sustainability worldwide for clothes retailer H&M…

IKEA have been pioneers in the sustainable space for a long time, with their solar panels and wind farms making history around the world. On a local front, their Tempe store in Sydney boasts 4,000 solar roof panels, while 19,000 panels are installed on stores across the country.
But few people know about their People, Planet,…

Saving energy is now a top priority for every household. Not just to benefit the environment, but to reduce household costs. At the same time, we don’t want to compromise on our standard of living.
We've teamed up with EnergyAustralia to find out how to manage the fine line. The first step is to find an…

I’m not sure what it is about the BMW i3 BEV that makes it such a magnet for interesting conversations with strangers. Designed with sustainability front of mind, it looks amazing! Being fully electric, it produces zero emissions and is a great conversation piece.
Test driving this eco-packed pocket rocket although fun, had…

We’ve hit the cooler months and it’s all about keeping warm. This also means an increase in our energy bills.
To reduce your energy costs and still keep warm, here are some easy and some not so easy tips...
1. If you’re up for it, insulation in the roof,…

Bold and inventive use of colour defines the winners of the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards. More important is the considered functionality of colour use on the winning projects.
This year, there is a distinct move away from the minimalist look to one where colour is used freely, but purposely, with abandon, to create a more…

Julie Paterson’s new range of hand printed upholstery linens for her company ClothFabric, reminds me of summer.
Julie has been a big sustainability supporter for nearly 20 years and has developed many stunning ranges of soft furnishings designed and made here in Australia using sustainable, natural materials with low impact processes.
Her latest collection, Bloom,…

Summer 2014/15 in Australia is set to be the third consecutive year of record warm temperatures. Add increasing energy prices, and it's not looking too comfortable by any means. The trick this summer will be to keep your home cool, keep your bills low and at the same time, make less impact on the environment.…