Recently we hosted an informal workshop on Non-Violent Communication in the Inner Transition monthly series. Caroline Crumlish presented, and has written this short article on the subject: Marshall Rosenburg, the creator of Non-Violent Communication (NVC), uses the term non-violence in a similar way to Ghandi. Ahimsa, the buddhist principles of non-violence was at foundation of…
Words by Daniel Part 1 Time was on my side when I moved into an empty house. I’d saved up some money to be able to buy the basic furniture I needed. But soon I discovered the solar hot water system needed replacing ($4,500) and the drain water pipes needed extensive repairs ($5,000). The solar hot…
This recipe comes from Juan Carlos Negrete, local chef and permaculture designer, who shared his winter soil restoration tips with us in June. Juan Carlos avoids plastic packaging waste by buying bulk in paper bags and salvaged jars. He also buys local food to reduce food miles. To make the spaghetti squash Ingredients: 1 Spaghetti Squash…
This simple and satisfying recipe comes from volunteer Anne MacArthur. Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked chickpeas 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-4 tablespoons tahini (stirred to make smooth) Fresh herbs of choice Method: Boil the cooked chickpeas for 3 minutes or until very hot. Drain chickpeas and place half in a bowl. Mash with a fork….
Winter garden tips from Juan Carlos Negrete, chef at Three Blue Ducks, and permaculture designer. It seems like this weather has hit us all. Everywhere I look, there are hibernating people trying to recover from colds and sore throats and to stay away from torrential rains and cold nights. The bees have locked themselves in…
words by Daniel Parsa I told an acquaintance of mine that I have moved houses more than anyone that I know. She said she may be holding that record. After a quick countdown, I think both of us can be in the Guinness Book of Records in our age brackets for having moved houses so many…
Words by Kit I recently led a workshop titled “Inner Transition: Resilient Individuals in Cohesive Groups”. The purpose was to offer ideas and tools for personal and collective sustainability, bringing nourishment, reflection and insight to those who put a lot of time and effort into environmental activism. The evening revolved around setting up Listening Partnerships as…
Bondi Farmers Market coffee cart have some ‘gold’ waiting to be claimed by keen gardeners and composters. We mean coffee grounds of course. Spent coffee grounds are what’s leftover after brewing a perfect shot of espresso. They are chemically neutral in the soil, and provide texture and bulk. Worms enjoy it too if you have…
At long last, Bondi Beach will be getting a reverse vending machine for empty drink containers. Litter is a massive problem in Bondi. The NSW EPA’s Return and Earn program incentivises the recycling of empty drink bottles, making it more likely they will be recycled instead of littered. The machine will be located behind the Bondi Pavilion in…
Words by Natalie I’ve been living in Bondi for about four years, and have walked by a vacant flower bed outside my unit block every single day. It’s always bothered me that it’s typically been a dumping ground for rubbish, and nothing much seemed to grow there. A few months ago, I set out to…
