The many benefits of urban greening
We all know how much nicer it is to stand under a tree on a hot day compared to standing in the sun. We gravitate towards streetscapes that are greener compared with those void of greenery. Even a carpark can be a place of beauty if it is filled with well-maintained plants! Okay, okay - plants don’t always do exactly what we want them to do. Sometimes branches break off ...
Swimming towards a cleaner, greener future
Seadragonz Swim School, is a local swim school who are committed to providing a safe and fun learn-to-swim facility whilst actively seeking ways to reduce the environmental footprint of their business. Water is one of the biggest natural resources required by a swim school, so this business is extremely careful about preserving this precious resource and well on their way to becoming sustainable in ...
Green innovators shaking up the local food packaging industry
NATRAPLAS, a local manufacturing company who is leading the way to a sustainable future with their innovative sustainable concept to rescue industry waste material to produce a range of eco-friendly and compostable food packaging products, whilst reducing tonnes of waste going to landfill from the mining industry! Congratulations to Natraplas on taking home the Switched On Business Award!
Green business builds a green community
Ethical, sustainable and local – it doesn’t get much better than this! Dinner Twist is a family-owned & operated with a mission to enable families to create delicious and sustainable meals. The Canning Vale business received a Switched on Business Award.
No (or low) cost home building tips that will help keep your new home comfortable all year round.
Perth is in the grips of a building boom! The last thing you want after building your dream home is to move in and your house is too hot or too cold and you get an enormous power bill. Here are some simple no (or low) cost tips that can be applied to any new home to reduce your energy use.
Award winning restyling "Renew by Riette"
Renew by Riette has won the Switched on Business award for their determination to end fast fashion by restyling textiles into high quality homewares
Switch your thinking has partnered with WA Startup ClimateClever to support their community in taking action on climate change, while also helping to reduce household and school utility bills and increase affordability.
Making the most of our solar energy (even if you don't have solar panels!)
A guest post by Energy Policy WA
Why it’s hard to change habits and what you can do about it.
Have you given an eco lifestyle a go but given up because you keep forgetting your reusable bags/ cups/cutlery/plates?
Here are some hints to Switch your Christmas for a simpler, more joyful and environmentally friendly day.
Galactic Co-operative has hijacked the traditional technology market and built a business reversing inbuilt obsolescence.
Parties can be a huge source of waste, from disposable plates and cutlery to wrapping paper, present packaging and unwanted toys. Here are some tips to reduce the environmental impact of your child’s party.
