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Follow Mid Green Family through success and failure on our journey to netzero carbon emissions by 2030. One urban family; all the practical tips and guide to living more sustainably. Blogs released when we can (hey, work, school, life all happening ).
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Mid Green Family's household audit of palm oil products
Fiona Bishop
Jun 4, 20238 min read
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Certified Palm oil: A Sustainable Solution or Environmental Concern? part 2
Are palm oil products an ok choice so long as its certified? Are there better alternatives? #netzero #climatechange
Fiona Bishop
May 28, 20238 min read
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Certified Palm oil: A Sustainable Solution or Environmental Concern? part 1
Is palm oil a sustainable solution or environmental concern? Let's unpack it.
Fiona Bishop
May 21, 20237 min read
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Composting and the great fly infestation
Composting is an eco-friendly practice that can benefit the environment, economy, and our gardens. It's easy to get started!
Fiona Bishop
May 3, 20236 min read
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1, 2, 3 - Less, Better, Different
Lowering energy means using less, being more energy efficient and finding different ways to power your life
Fiona Bishop
Apr 29, 20237 min read
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Let's make a difference to our climate future
What is the make-up of Australia's emissions? How can households make a difference?
Fiona Bishop
Apr 22, 20237 min read
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Let's look at emissions data in macro
Australians are generating much more than our fair share of carbon emissions and it's up to us to change that.
Fiona Bishop
Apr 7, 20237 min read
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Let's talk about climate apathy
Every little change CAN make a difference, keep following along at MidGreenFamily for little changes that make the biggest climate impact
Fiona Bishop
Apr 1, 20234 min read
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Electrify me (a little less) - Part 2
The key to a lower emissions household? Energy efficiency and renewable generation. Heating & cooling tips to reduce energy consumption
Fiona Bishop
Mar 11, 20236 min read
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Where do the unloved go?
If you have clothes that aren't good enough to bring a new owner joy, then the options are a bit scarce in Aus, but I've found a few.
Fiona Bishop
Mar 2, 20235 min read
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From Suds to Sustainability: How Your Laundry Routine Impacts the Environment
Discover how to freshen up your clothes without stinking up the planet.
Fiona Bishop
Feb 25, 20236 min read
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She loves me, she loves me knot: giving old clothes a new chance
No new fashion Feb. I'm getting into the depths of the wardrobe and giving poor lost outfits the chance at a regular outing, road to netzero
Fiona Bishop
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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Ready-to-wear: the collection you need already exists
Your most sustainable wardrobe is already out there. Let's keep clothes (all textiles really) in circulation to avoid producing more...
Fiona Bishop
Feb 11, 20236 min read
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The big problem with fashion
February goals: reduce our environmental impact from fashion. All the facts and stats on fashions environmental impact.
Fiona Bishop
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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Waste not, want not: food waste on the journey to netzero
Food Waste is a climate culprit (and a societal dirge), so how is Mid Green Family tackling our food waste this month? How bad is it really?
Fiona Bishop
Jan 22, 20236 min read
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Ironing out some myths
If we are reducing the amount of red meat we eat, how do I make sure my kids are getting enough iron? #Netzero
Fiona Bishop
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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News alert: Still love cows, just not for eating
Circling back to why giving up beef is ok for kids.
Fiona Bishop
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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A bit on trackers
Using easily available carbon calculators from the internet, I've calculated varying baselines of 6.5tCO2e, 15.2tCO2e and 14.6tCO2e (and...
Fiona Bishop
Jan 8, 20234 min read
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Jan goals: Food swaps
If you could make a few small changes to your eating habits, what would make the biggest difference to your family's carbon footprint?...
Fiona Bishop
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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Carbon procrastination
It's the holidays and I've been procrastinating. Every time I sit down to write, the pull of season 6 of Peaky Blinders or another piece...
Fiona Bishop
Dec 28, 20223 min read
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