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Waste-Free Celebrations

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Celebrations often carry their own set of rituals and expectations. Many of these rituals can be unsustainable in terms of the increase in consumption and waste which is often inherent to them. Here are some tips to help you rethink your celebrations in order to reduce waste without reducing joy.

BUY ONLY WHAT YOU NEED

Food purchases go up by approximately 80% over the Christmas period. The sad thing is that not all of this food is actually consumed and much of it ends up in landfill. While everyone enjoys having delicious and ‘sometimes’ special food during celebrations, try to think about how much you actually need, and also where this food is coming from.

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Permaculture plant: Buckwheat

Despite its name, buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is neither a grain nor is it related to wheat. Originating from Asia, this fast growing annual is most closely related to sorrel and rhubarb. It’s most prized for its triangular edible seeds which have a long tradition as a staple in many countries from Japan (as soba noodles) to Russia (as kasha). They are having a small revival in modern times due to the fact that buckwheat is gluten-free, despite its confusing name for wheat-avoiders.

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Pip Brains Trust

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Where do I start in planning my permaculture garden on my bare 2 acre block that I’ve just built a house on? (Anna, Candelo NSW)

Start at your door. Create a small kitchen garden while you get to know your whole site in-depth and make your plans. Go walkabout regularly. Look at what’s happening beyond your boundary too. Slow down and get a feel for each space. Perhaps even have picnics in various places around your block. Make a copy of your property plan or print out a Google Earth image (A3 is a good size). Carry it around with you and jot down observations like microclimates, wind and solar access, how you could source, sink and spread water, soil types and quality, and local vegetation and abundances. Meanwhile, begin mind-mapping your wish-list: plants, animals, structures, spaces. Identify what you want to include in your design and research what is climatically suitable. For extra inspiration, join the local permaculture group and visit other permaculture gardens in your region. (Morag)

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Pip Picks: Things We Like

It’s estimated that 6 million tonnes of single-use plastics (such as cutlery) is thrown in to landfill every year. This reusable cutlery set, which includes a knife, fork and spoon, is made from bamboo. It comes in a handy canvas pouch to make for easy transporting — it can sit at the bottom of your bag and be with you when you’re eating on the go. You’ll never know when you’ll be in the mood for an impromptu picnic, so no more getting stuck without a plastic-free alternative!

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Permaculture Around The World

Sabar was adopted into the world of permaculture at the age of 12 when he and his brother were orphaned in the 2004 tsunami. He was taken in by IDEC, a centre for permaculture and sustainable living in Ubud, Bali, which became his home and the place where he learned all about permaculture.

Now back in his home province of Aceh, Sabar is the farm manager who designed and runs Gayo Permaculture Centre (GPC). GPC was established two years ago in conjunction with Lush Handmade Cosmetics and the Orangutan Information Centre, a Sumatran NGO.

Sabar’s challenge is to show by example that permaculture can maintain soil fertility on the 10 hectare site. This is important because it will give local farmers a reason to stay on their land rather than reaching up into protected areas.

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PERMAFUND

Permafund is Permaculture Australia’s tax-deductible fund. Donations are accepted and a dedicated voluntary committee distributes the funds to worthy permaculture projects both in Australia and overseas. $500–$2000 go a long way in many countries and it’s a tangible action that demonstrates our third ethic of redistributing the surplus. You can set up a one-off or recurring payment through PayPal or you can pay by direct deposit or cheque/money order. Payments are easy to make via the website.

www.permacultureaustralia.org.au/permafund

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Letters To The Editor

Letters to the Editor

Email your letters and photos to editorial@pipmagazine. com.au. We’d love to hear what you think of Pip and if you’ve embarked on any projects as a result of our articles. Each issue, one published entrant will receive a limited- edition Pip magazine art print, printed with archival inks on beautifully textured archival 300 gsm rag paper.

Letter from subscriber giveaway winner

It has taken me a while to regain my strength after chemotherapy but gardening has certainly been the best thing to help with that!

The broadfork is amazing! This week our first big swale and vegetable beds are being excavated so it will be getting a lot of use. We are building some vegetable and healing herb gardens on our two acres at Wingham.

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