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Bottles vs cans

Unlike plastic, aluminium and glass can be recycled again and again and again, with no loss of quality. So, which should you drink your beer from?

The water’s lovely

Natural pools do away with chlorine, using just plants and pebbles to create a freshwater lakeside retreat in your back garden. Come on in, says Andy

Sock monkeys

Make a sock monkey Here’s how to upcycle last year’s unappreciated socks (or ties) into utterly loveable gifts. You will need 1 pair of socks, the

Forever brewing bubbles

The fast-growing Elderberry tree, a small introduced tree that has naturalised in New Zealand, is almost a pest in some areas. But as the saying could

Paw prints

Thank dog for the Good guide to choosing—and looking after—your perfect eco-pet. Annabel McAleer finds a furry, feathered or scaly friend to suit every family, with

Lather, rinse, repeat

Try the no ‘poo strategy … or choose shampoo that’s free of sodium lauryl sulphate. Want the silkiest, softest locks? Then stop washing your hair, say

Carbon 101

Can changing a lightbulb make a difference? Nope—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Annabel McAleer takes it back to basics, to discover how carbon became the

Taking stock

Stock adds flavour and nutritional value to fancy and simple meals alike. It’s also a great way to use leftover vegetable or meat scraps that might

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