Karen G

As a budding author, with an academic background in Medical Science and a Masters in Environmental Health, I have a passion to educate, clarify and guide readers towards a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Koh Universal Surface Cleaner – “How to use” Product Review

By now, you may have heard of the eco-friendly universal cleaner Koh. If you haven’t or you’re still sitting on the fence on whether to purchase it, keep reading below to find out more about my experience with Koh and my honest and comprehensive review of the product. What is Koh? Koh is a universal […]

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What is a closed-loop production system?

The basic principles of organic farming focus on the practice of sustainability throughout the production cycle. In doing so, it essentially creates a closed-loop system to ensure that steps in a production cycle generates little to no waste, reduce energy consumption and minimise transportation processes and packaging. The good thing about this type of system

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Is eating organic actually healthier for you?

These days there are authority bodies like Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to regulate what substances are added or applied to food which include additives, preservatives, pesticides, fungicides and colouring agents (colourants). Processed and whole foods alike, sold to consumers, do contain chemicals, including products that are marketed as organic. The word “chemical” unfortunately

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Everything you need to know about phosphate-free washing detergents

Greywater can be a great reuse of water for your garden and lawns however as the water is untreated, everything that goes down the drain like household detergents, soaps or other chemicals that you use can end up affecting the health of your plants and soil.  Searching for environmentally friendly phosphate-free washing detergents is easy

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10 tips to safely irrigate your garden using a greywater system

Greywater is a great resource for watering your lawn and garden. A greywater system can distribute the water through sub-surface irrigation or surface irrigation. Here are 9 top tips to make sure that greywater is applied safely water your garden that is good for the environment and your health. 1. Use large water droplet size

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