Renewable Energy & Sustainability
Eco Citizen Australia
Exciting ideas relating to renewable energy in Australia, the environment and sustainability are emerging at a rapid rate as we harness the power of the planet. Solar power, wind energy, geothermal and other emerging ideas in sustainable technologies are fast becoming part of our everyday lives in Australia.
Developments in renewable energy technology , eco house design, green businesses, individuals thinking outside the box and eco tourism operators are all contributing to shape the future of Australia. We feature stories relevant to this exciting time in Australian history.
Innovation & Technology
The IBM Solar Collector
There’s enormous potential to harness vast amounts of solar power energy. Although up until this point, the problem has been how to tap into our cardinal fireball’s reserves while not melting ourselves… Read More…
Eco Homes & Businesses
Garden Life and James Street Reserve Community Garden
A community garden can be an important link between people and nature, especially in an inner city suburb like Sydney’s Redfern. Located in the heart of this densely populated city, is an oasis called Garden… Read More…
Energy & Green Products
VioFlame Ethanol Fireplaces
With electricity prices becoming as aggressive as the cane toad population in Queensland, it can pay to reevaluate your household appliances. This is particularly the case with heating, which can take … Read More…
Eco Travel Destinations
Forest Rise Eco Retreat – Margaret River Accommodation
Ensconced on the edge of Western Australia’s tall timber country, Forest Rise Eco Retreat offers a romantic getaway in thriving woodland surrounds. According to this Margaret River accommodation, … Read More…
Featured Video
Young Aussie green activist needs your vote
Aussie ex-pat student, 13-year-old Mia Le Berre is living in Bali with her parents and attending The Green School. Students at the cool school are educated to be aware – environmentally, socially, emotionally and politically. Mia (with a little help from mum) made this video, Green Up & Clean Up. Mia needs your vote to be crowned the Greenest of the Green. PLEASE follow the link and vote for Mia!
Eco Citizen Select
Baby Yeti Eco Friendly Baby Store
Born out of a desire to raise children as naturally as possible, Baby Yeti is an eco friendly baby store located in Cairns in Far North Queensland and online. Like many young mothers, after the birth of her first… Read More…
Eco Tips & Information
Petroglyphs of Burrup Peninsula
When Australia indigenous art is considered many people jump straight to thoughts of painted rock art but a large amount of indigenous art in Australia exists in the form of engravings called petroglyphs.… Read More…
Style
The critical mass of upcycled fashion
Most of us are familiar with upcycled fashion. While it’s not limited to fashion, the term is mostly used to describe re-working a used piece of clothing. This can be done by adding, improving or redesigning… Read More…
Harvest
GoodLife Pizza
Australia’s first certified organic pizza bar in Adelaide prides itself on the combination of good food and good friends, which it aptly terms the good life. Named GoodLife Pizza, the store is spreading… Read More…
Events
Blue King Brown – Onwards and Upwards
Charismatic Australian roots band Blue King Brown, headed by Natalie Pa’apa’a and Carlo Santone, are recruiting two new members to their line up. However, unlike many other bands, the prerequisites… Read More…
