Posts for life

“Vegans and vegetarians think they don’t kill animals but they do” – PlayGround+

In his article, The Vegan Confusion, he warns that eating vegetables doesn’t prevent the death of animals. Bertonatti has enraged thousands of vegans and vegetarians, as well as other nature conservationists. However, many who read his article learned something about animal rights that might never have…

Mistakes / Errors

It’s okay to make mistakes. It’s good to make mistakes and learn from it. It’s not okay to make mistakes, blame others and carry on without learning. Feel free to quote me. 🙂  

Doing the right thing while keeping powered up 

Most portable or mobile devices need power and that is provided by batteries in some form – either rechargeable or non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable.  All of those batteries have their advantages and disadvantages, some last longer than others, some are cheaper in the long-run, some…

The Swedish report and the EV batteries – some real world numbers

There’s a Swedish article that has been often quoted over the months regarding the environmental impact of EV batteries. If you’re predisposed to hate electric cars, then there’s a wonderful story making the rounds that’ll support your worldview. However, let’s just look into some of…

A not so typical day

It would appear a rather normal day, however when you look at it at the end of it, you discover that actually a lot happened and all for a better. As such I decided to once write a real blog – just something about me…

Slow WIFI or bluetooth not working? Read this!

Nothing eco today really, but something that might help in your daily life. Reading through the net, a lot  of people seem to be having issues with this but hardly any answers to it. What we have learnt today about Bluetooth and WiFi. Bluetooth operates…

APL Klima Standard 76 by Koemmerling

Things one would not have expected

Today I have had news of a NZ first: One of the leading NZ aluminium window manufacturers is taking uPVC windows into their range. And they look terrible familiar. It’s the Koemmerling range, that had been around in NZ for some time.

Such cruisy and relaxed cows. You can cuddle up with them and hug them. I swear she was sticking her tongue out...

How Regenerative Organic Agriculture Can Save the Planet

Organically managed soils can convert carbon CO2 from a greenhouse gas into a food-producing asset.” Two major upsides to this approach are drought-proof soils and, thanks to more nutrient-rich foods, reduced healthcare costs.

Short Movie made during the 2016 Auckland Workshop

Design your own eco house workshop short movie

A short movie made during our last “Design your own eco house” workshop. The workshop over two days on a weekend and gives you helpful insights and advice when designing your own building.

The Truth About Your Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrush – My Plastic-free Life

There’s no perfect toothbrush, but some toothbrushes are less perfect than others, and sadly, a few of them aren’t even what they claim to be. Here are a few disappointing facts I have learned recently about other companies’ toothbrushes.