Maligned through the ages for their association with witchcraft, disease, drug use and poisonings, the fungus kingdom is gaining due credit thanks to ecologists, photographers and foragers.
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SalOn: Katoomba’s Sustainable Fashion Icon
Sal Isaksen, owner of Sal-On in Katoomba, is making a stand against fast fashion and its environmental impacts. Visit her store and hear her story in this piece by volunteer writer Camille Walsh.
Read More »Kind And Eco-Friendly Pest Control
Do you baulk at killing garden pests? Chris McDonald, Principal Gardener at the Brahma Kumaris Retreat Centre, Leura, shares tips for keeping the pests at bay without killing anything, harming the environment or ourselves.
Read More »Kicking Sustainable Goals at Planetary Health Day
The first Blue Mountains Planetary Health Day was held on 24 February 2024 in Katoomba, and was a huge success with an estimated 600 attendees. With the goal of equipping people with the knowledge and resources to achieve their sustainability goals, the day featured workshops, stalls, activities and much more.
Read More »Aunty Carol Cooper: A Force For Peace
Aunty Carol Cooper is a humble woman with a big heart and an important message for humanity.
Read More »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.
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