Author Archives: Nikki Fotheringham

About Nikki Fotheringham

Nikki is an author and writer specializing in green living ideas and tips, adventure travel, upcycling, and all things eco-friendly. She's traveled the globe, swum with sharks and been bitten by a lion (fact). She lives in a tiny town with a fat cat and a very bad dog.

A Light Bulb Moment: Great Upcycling Ideas

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If you've still got old light bulbs hanging about and need some bright ideas for upcycling projects, then we're your lights in shining armor! With these great ideas which you can all do at home, it will be love at first light. Get your family to help you too - after all, many hands make light work. OK, I'm done....

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3 Easy Mouthwatering Meatless Monday Meals

If you want to eat healthier and save money while reducing the greenhouse gases from factory farming, then Meatless Mondays are an easy way to add one veggie meal to your weekly planner. Here are some super-duper Meatless Monday recipes that are fast, easy and delicious too!

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Post-Christmas Recycling

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Don’t let anything go to waste after the holidays. Here are some great ways to recycle your holiday decorations, get some trees planted and reduce the carbon footprint of your celebrations. Don't kick your tree to the curb! You can recycled your Christmas tree too.

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How to Recycle Your Old Electronics Responsibly

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Every year, 50 million tons of electronic waste ends up in landfills. While more than 90% of your electronic components are recyclable, most of them end up in the trash. Here's how you can responsibly discard your old electronic items by selling them, gifting them or recycling them.

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5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally This Winter

You’ve winterized your home and your car, now its time to fortify your body against winter chills the natural way. Here are some foolproof tips to boosting your immune system to fight winter germs like a ninja. I recently went on a 21-day immune boost course with Greenmoxie contributor and yoga renegade, Mara Panacci. Here’s just some of the amazing ways she helps keep healthy over the winter.

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South African Charity Started by 15-Year Old Climber

Thomas Slabbert is what you would call a go-getter. At 15, he has already started his very own charity called 3 More Moves. His first love is for climbing but, living in South Africa where most students can’t afford to play sports, so Thomas decided to do something about this and so he started a charity that gets young disadvantaged South Africans climbing.

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