Water sources for wildlife

Discover how you can create water sources for wildlife in your own backyard to help them through the summer heat.

The future of off-grid living

Kate Nottingham shares her experience of using high-tech options to make her home as comfortable and sustainable as possible.

Helping native animals survive

At night, our gardens can become a hive of activity. Discover how to help nocturnal native animals stay healthy in an urban environment.

Benefits of compost loos

We answer some questions about compost loos, such as why would you want one? Let's start with a few basics.

Making the most of solar panels

Solar panels on your mind (and your roof)? Here's some tips to keep them providing you with the energy you need.

Prefab houses: great for the environment and our housing crisis?

Contructing homes offsite can be great for the environment and a huge time saver. Could it also solve some of Australia's housing problems? 

Hemp building set to take off

The fast-growing wonder plant hemp is ready to take off as a sustainable building material that can be mould-proof, fire-resistant and breathable, writes Reese Halter.

Prefab housing for the future

Constructing homes offsite can be great for the environment and a huge time saver. Could prefab housing be the chosen way to build in the future?

How to turn old clothes into compost

Tonnes of textile waste is generated each year in Australia - we can help keep it out of landfill by using old clothes in our garden. 

Kerbside recycling tips

Recycling is a must-do but it can be complicated - for those unsure about what to put in the yellow bin, Jessamy Miller has some tips.

The war on waste continues

War on Waste host Craig Reucassel talks with Simon Webster about the show’s third season, the progress that's been made and challenges still ahead.

Life in an off-grid small home

This couple wanted to go off-grid so decided to build their own tiny house in the country, and we can learn from their experience.