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Ken and Carol’s sustainable home in Leura offers insights into eco-friendly building design we can all take inspiration from.

Micro-recycling options are accessible and feasible for anyone, offering profound and important opportunities for us all to be part of creating a more sustainable and less wasteful world.

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.

If you are looking for somewhere to escape the heat, Cool Mountains has you covered with our list of air-conditioned and naturally cooler spaces open to anyone.

With predictions of hotter seasons ahead, it’s handy to have some go-to options to escape the heat. Our Cool Mountains guide provides a list of air-conditioned and naturally cooler spaces open to the public.

When temperatures soar and your home heats up, tempers can easily become frayed and your health can take a hit. Here are some simple tips to help you cool down, and a sample of lower Blue Mountains free and low-cost places to visit to escape the heat.

Our Cool Mountains guide provides a list of cooler nature destinations and air-conditioned spaces open to the public in the Blackheath area.

Blackheathen Bianca Nogrady is an award-winning freelance science journalist, author and broadcaster. She reflects on conversations from this year’s Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival and shares what she and her family are doing towards planetary health.

For many families looking forward to Christmas, the cost of living, as well as sustainability, have been at the forefront of their minds. Two families in the Springwood area share how they’re creating fun and affordable ‘new’ traditions.

A green roof, with soil and a vegetation layer, reduces energy use, boosts biodiversity and reduces bushfire risk. Read about a home in Linden where the owners have enjoyed the benefits of their green roof for over 30 years.