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Blue Mountains Spiritual Group Goes Solar
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.
Read More »How Ken and Carol Built a Sustainable Home in the Blue Mountains
Ken and Carol’s sustainable home in Leura offers insights into eco-friendly building design we can all take inspiration from.
Read More »Cool Mountains – Your Guide for Getting out of the Heat this Summer in Katoomba & Surrounds
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.
Read More »How To Recycle Your Grey Water
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.
Read More »Under Darker Skies – Stargazing in the Blue Mountains
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.
Read More »New Blue Mountains Soft Plastic, Textile and E-waste Recycling Service Has Your Waste Sorted
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.
Read More »Katoomba Op Shops & Antique Stores Driving the Circular Economy
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.
Read More »BUZZBUZZ! New Leura Bee and Pollinator Shop and More to Explore in Pollinator Week
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.
Read More »Katoomba’s Boom in Secondhand Shops
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.
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