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<title>How to Buy Certified Organic in Australia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Regardless of the "nutritional benefits" debate - many would agree that good organic produce is better for the environment because it doesn't use harmful petro-chemicals and pesticides - and that it just tastes better! But how can you tell if your organic food really is organic? Australian certification standards appear to be more confusing than most - and in many ways they are!]]></description>
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<title>How to Pick Fresh in Season Fruit and Veggies</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first step to healthy and sustainable eating habits is to eat fresh, local and in season. Modern technology has evolved to the point where we can have pretty much anything and everything anytime we want it - and we want it now.]]></description>
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<title>Five Ways to Meet the Man (Or Woman) Of Your Dreams That You've Never Thought Of</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Love is in the air (and hopefully air that's not full of carbon emissions!) With climate change becoming more mainstream, "eco networking" is a great way to meet people - whether for business or for finding the man or woman of your dreams. Here are five great places and forums that you may not have considered.]]></description>
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<title>Five Great &quot;Green&quot; Ways to Hang on to Your Cash</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:51:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Save energy - penny pinchers, did you realise that you're throwing money down the drain every time you leave a light on or a computer plugged in. By cutting down on your electricity use, you'll be putting some serious $$ back into your wallet.]]></description>
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<title>The Ins and Outs of the Insulation Rebates</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:12:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the financial year winds its way down, starting July 1, homeowners will be able to take advantage of the exciting Homeowner Insulation Rebate to give their home an eco renovation. What's the Insulation Rebate?]]></description>
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<title>How to Install a Water Efficient Shower Head</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reduce your water consumption and save money and nature's most important resource by installing a water efficient shower head or a shower flow regulator in your home. The average non efficient shower head uses around 15 to 25 litres of water a minute which means if you shower for five minutes a day, you use about 36,500 litres of water a year for just one person!]]></description>
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<title>Good Green Investment Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:04:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the international economic blues, investing in green companies and funds is still worth doing. Eco stimulus injections are now making green investment more attractive in the long term.]]></description>
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<title>Get Eco in Your Kitchen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Get eco in your kitchen with these tips. From electricity, to water consumption, your kitchen can be earth-happy if you follow some simple guidelines to re-use items, minimize waste and be as environmentally friendly as you can.]]></description>
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<title>Eco Home Decorating</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:56:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to freshen up your lifestyle with a new look for your living room? Redecorating the family or living room is sometimes one of the easiest ways to breathe new life into your daily routine - and you can do it in an eco-friendly way! Fresh colours, great second hand finds, here are some great eco home decorating ideas to show off your green leanings.]]></description>
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<title>What's Your Pet's Eco Paw Print?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[While people are going eco in their own lives and reducing their environmental impact, many are also looking at their pets and wondering about the ecological paw print they can leave.  This month's issue of Cat Fancy brings the issue to light for cat owners. "Many of us look for ways to live a more natural, eco-friendly lifestyle, so I think it's an important topic to consider for our cats, as well," said Cat Fancy Editor Susan Logan.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Tips For Water Conservation in Your Green Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:29:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your home uses hundreds of litres of water a day. Needless to say, water conservation, especially in Australia, is essential to ensure the health of our arid landscape. With all these daily household activities taking their toll on our water use, it's important to get water wise in the green home.]]></description>
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<title>Raising Baby Green - The Nappy Question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The nappy question is important when it comes to raising baby green. Both disposable nappies and re-usable cloth nappies can have a substantial impact on the environment. According to 2003 figures from the Women's Environment Network, it takes on average 22,250 MJ of energy, 75,000 ha of land for raw materials and 70 cubic metres of waste water is needed to manufacture enough disposable nappies for just one infant over the course of 2.5 years. Meanwhile, Jannine Barron, founder of Nature's Child, an online retail store for natural and organic baby products, estimates that disposables can cost a family more than $3500 per child.]]></description>
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<title>Green Home Ideas - Energy Efficient Lighting, What a Bright Idea</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Installing energy efficient globes is one of the most cost effective and easiest options available for a good green home. Traditional incandescent light globes lose almost 90 per cent of their energy in generating heat - only 10 per cent of the electricity used is actually going into lighting your room. And because of their various filaments and parts, incandescent bulbs generally have a much shorter life span than their more energy efficient counter parts.]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight on Solar - Which Solar Panels Are Best For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:24:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people are familiar with solar panels; these days they can be found virtually anywhere. In addition to being an increasingly common feature in eco friendly homes, solar cells are turning up on traffic lights, railroad signs, backpacks-not to mention that little panel on your solar powered calculator. But what are these individual panels made up of?]]></description>
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<title>Eco Home Tips - Insulation Innovation For Your Green Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:10:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Good insulation is a key feature in any energy efficient home. And homeowners are keen to take advantage of Kevin Rudd's important announcement last week, with funds for ceiling insulation becoming available from the federal government. The Federal Government will be providing eligible homes with free ceiling insulation worth $1600. Landlords and renters can benefit too with rental properties being included in the package.]]></description>
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<title>Raising a Green Baby</title>
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<description><![CDATA[While parents certainly don't want to bring up a child with jaundice, there are a number of eco friendly options available when it comes to raising baby green. Babies have exceptionally sensitive skin and very delicate immune systems so baby items need to be selected with care.]]></description>
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<title>Eco Home Tips  - Organic Garden Design</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:17:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An organic garden brings a vibrant and colorful touch to any eco home. But instead of just the run of the mill veggie patch out the back, having a garden professionally conceived by a landscape architect can add a unique aspect that highlights your own green passion.]]></description>
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<title>Eco Home Tips - Checklist For Your Next Green Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:04:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to buy or rent a green home? These days, lots of green homes are going on the market as sellers and landlords recognise they're in demand. But how is one to know which homes are truly green?
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<title>Green Home Renovation - Eco in Your Bathroom</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:08:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While building a new green home may not be in everyone's household budgets, there are plenty of eco home renovation ideas for your current abode.  For the eco minded renovation, there are many sustainable options for the bathroom. From tips to save water, energy - and some precious cleaning time - here are some Green Pages eco tips for going eco in your bathroom.]]></description>
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<title>Be Lazy and Save the Planet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:26:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We don't mean sitting back and not taking action. However, being lazy in some respects can help reduce emissions and help the planet. Going green doesn't have to be a chore. Here are five way to be lazy and help the planet.]]></description>
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<title>Great Green Tips For a Green Wedding</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:04:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to plan a green wedding? There are a number of ways to make your wedding day as environmentally friendly as possible.  Dressed in white can have a green twist.]]></description>
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<title>Environmental Impact - How Big is Your Baby's Carbon Footprint?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:03:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think that cute innocent face isn't contributing to Global Warming? Your baby's environmental footprint could be a lot bigger than you can fit into those adorable booties.
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<title>Eco Cues For the Cubicle</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:21:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Australians spent on average 251.5 days at the office. For many of us, that's about 2012 hours at the desk, in front of at a carbon emitting computer or standing in front of a paper spitting, toner ejecting printer. It's more important than ever to get your workplace in eco shape.]]></description>
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<title>For the Love of Good Eating</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:29:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, we all love to eat and there's nothing more enjoyable than a good hearty meal of fresh organic ingredients. But in today's society, we've all pretty much been trained to buy cellophane packages from our local supermarket and anything else seems too daunting and too hard. But that doesn't have to be the case!
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<title>A Home For Every Green Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:33:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many, building a sustainable home may seem too challenging, too daunting or just not feasible. While it is important that we pressure business and government for sustainable initiatives, some of the easiest changes can be made in our own dwellings.]]></description>
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<title>Key Terms in Your Eco Friendly Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:01:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You hear a lot of great ideas for designing and building an energy efficient and eco friendly home. From thermal mass and R-values, we break down some of the most important terms that are associated with your environmentally conceived home.]]></description>
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