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A Wellington couple share how they live within their shipping container home

A Wellington couple share how they live within their shipping container home

They call it The Can House – a compact family home built inside a ’can’ or shipping container lined with warm plywood, clever storage and ingenious ideas Meet and greet: Kimberly (clothing designer and children’s book creator), James (clothing designer), and Nova. At first glance, this shipping container home across the harbour from Wellington City looks like […]
How to be eco-considerate with finishes and fixtures when doing a makeover

How to be eco-considerate with finishes and fixtures when doing a makeover

Renovation expert Jen Jones shares how to integrate sustainable finishes into your home Photography by Nic Gossage When it comes to a makeover or renovation, you need to consider decorative wall claddings, floor coverings, windows, doors and tapware. Think about including sustainable choices here when you tackle your kitchen or bathroom. The kitchen finishes that’ll […]
How to create a sustainable home with small, incremental changes

How to create a sustainable home with small, incremental changes

If you find the word “sustainable” overwhelming, associate it with fringe living or think eco-warriors are going to come after you for doing it wrong, then rest assured because making even one change is worth doing.  Photography by Nikole Ramsay The journey to achieving a sustainable home is not an all-or-nothing situation – start small […]
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Bed with green blanket, plant-themed wallpaper, round bedside table, books, and vase in bright, stylish room.

6 tips on how to minimise your renovation’s environmental impact

Here’s how to paint your home green – whatever colour’s in the paint can Whether you’re painting your roof white to combat climate change, trying to reduce the paint smells that trigger your kid’s asthma or wondering how best to wash your paintbrush, there are a lot of reasons to think about the environmental impact […]
Kitchen counter with cleaning supplies, wooden caddy, brushes, dish detergent, and a potted plant by a window.

5 eco-friendly cleaning tips

Ensuring your cleaning process is eco-friendly should be a priority for us all.  The process of cleaning, decluttering and refreshing our homes is part of our regular home routines – usually this would mean forking out on expensive chemical-laden cleaning products to get the job done, but there are so many more eco-friendly options, that […]
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Cozy living room with a gray sofa, patterned cushions, coffee table, and large windows overlooking greenery.

8 ways to improve your indoor air quality

Simple ways to minimise toxins and improve the air quality inside your home. You’ve vacuumed the floor, wiped down every surface and scattered the cushions just so. But does clean and tidy equal healthy? Not necessarily. Toxins in the home can come from carpet, furniture, walls, air fresheners, and myriad other sources. Natural causes that […]
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Modern living room with daybed, large glass doors, and wooden shutters overlooking a garden view.

5 ways to be more eco-conscious in the home

Go green(er) Eco-friendly home design has taken a greater priority in recent years, and thankfully, this trend is showing no signs of slowing down. From installing solar panels and glazed windows to planting a thriving kitchen garden, there are many ways we can continue in those (carbon-reduced) footsteps and set the pace for a more […]
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How to cut plastic and waste when storing food in your fridge

How to cut plastic and waste when storing food in your fridge

Buying and storing food can generate a lot of unnecessary waste. Eleanor Ozich shares how to minimise waste and keep your fridge looking good Not so long ago, creating a waste-free fridge might have seemed a daunting task. But more recently eco-friendly living and beautiful design trends have collided, giving us all kinds of lovely […]
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Why secondhand finds make the best Christmas gifts

Why secondhand finds make the best Christmas gifts

Fi suggests some pre-loved goods that would make ideal presents – and reveals her favourite places to go hunting for them Let’s face it, not everyone likes vintage shopping, or has the time or ability to source the good stuff, so why not put your op-shopping skills to work on behalf of friends and family, […]