TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF
I LOVE a little bit of greenery in my life.
In fact, I’m so obsessed with plants now that I have about 30 inside the home and check on them (nearly) every day.
My partner has even banned me from buying more, although I take this as a recommendation rather than a direction.
In any case, adoring plants is one thing but trying to look after nature outside my own backyard is another.
But I’m keen to start treading lighter on the Earth, which is why I’ve decided to head out to the Logan Eco Action Festival this Sunday at the Griffith University Logan campus in University Dve, Meadowbrook. Take the Loganlea Rd exit off the Logan Motorway.
It’s a good excuse to explore the area too as I’m not up there often unless I’m driving to Brisbane or checking out Ikea.
Dubbed LEAF, the festival brings together sustainable businesses and practises with thousands of interested residents, as well as delicious eats and fun activities.
Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis will be there dishing out useful greener living advice.
The festival is divided up into a few different areas, including The Green Factory – a workshop area, Growers and Producers, Home Grown Cooking, Active and Wild, and Eco Emporium.
One area, called Sustainability Street, houses the businesses working towards a greener future. Think beeswax wraps, conservation organisations, organic foods, wildlife carers and things like that.