Brahma Kumaris are embracing green living and solar energy at their North Leura Retreat Centre in the Blue Mountains. We can all learn from their journey.

Ken and Carol’s sustainable home in Leura offers insights into eco-friendly building design we can all take inspiration from.

Looking for somewhere to escape the heat? Cool Mountains have you covered with our list of air-conditioned and naturally cooler spaces open to anyone. And they are all mostly free to access.

Setting up a basic system for recycling grey water is cheap, easy and worthwhile. Read about a garden in North Leura and learn from a permaculture designer how it can be done.

Taken for granted, the night sky is integral to the health of the whole natural world, including our own health and wellbeing. Local Blue Mountains astronomy groups are helping us rediscover and protect it from light pollution.

Most of us have got into the groove around recycling. But what do we do with those items that can’t go in the recycling bin? A new local recycling initiative has soft plastics, old undies and socks, broken tech, plant pots and more, sorted.

With 20 secondhand 'shops' to explore, including lots of funky vintage and op shops, Katoomba is a growing hub for the circular economy. This guide explains what’s on offer where and how to donate your unwanted stuff.

Australian Pollinator Week 2023 is 11-19 November. And BUZZBUZZ is a new shop that has opened in Leura to champion pollinators. You can too - find out how here.

Op shops and secondhand stores are booming in Katoomba, part of a growing interest in the circular economy. It's also helping locals save money while looking good in vintage and retro fashion.