english as she is (not) spoke (anymore)

this article has nothing to do with ecocabinets and things sustainable, although the point could be made that preserving proper english is an exercise in sustainability (tenuous point, i agree).  i am just posting it as i find it entertaining and interesting: http://theconversation.com/things-you-were-taught-at-school-that-are-wrong-70327

the future is already here

here are some predictions that sound exiting. not necessarily “good” exiting, but exiting nonetheless. and according to the predicted timeframes in this article, many of us will be around to witness the upheaval. so you think the world moves fast now? just hold on to your (selfdriving) seat:   FUTURE PREDICTIONS: In 1998, Kodak had Read More …

capitalism for all?

it is not  a given that captalism must favour the rich and enslave the poor.  with a dose of social democracy it can (and ought to) benefit us all.  and whilst this article is written for the american reader, many things apply to the australian situation, too.  so, dear reader, take the few minutes to Read More …

Ace Bio 1.5L Water Filter Jug

we now are able to supply this nifty water jug. The Bio Mineral Pot Ace 1.5 litre jug filter is the unique portable solution to safe drinking water. Its multi stage filters cartridge contains pre filter, activated carbon filter medium, silver carbon, ion exchange resin (for fluoride removal) alkaline minerals, magnets and bio ceramics. It Read More …

smartCara

ecocabinets is excited to be associated with smartCara.  smartCara is a food waste dehydrator and crusher, leaving you with a low odour powder only around 10% to 20% of the original volume. unlike your compost bin or worm farm, it can take cooked food waste and even small bones, too.  it is then easily disposed, Read More …

white on white on the way out

http://www.domain.com.au/advice/why-whiteonwhite-kitchens-are-no-longer-the-8216goto8217-style-for-home-renovators-20161021-gs7i2h/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=link-newsfeed&utm_campaign=c-all-autopromo

going green: what it actually means

here’s an article from houzz.com What’s the difference between green design, passive design and sustainable design … and why does it matter? Increasing greenhouse gases, global warming, climate change, diminishing fossil fuel stocks, rising energy prices and carbon tax. These are just a few of the global headlining topics that we hear about every day. Read More …

paperock

check out this beautiful new range of australian made materials: http://paperock.com.au we have built a kitchen in this composite layered board and we like it very much.  currently designing another kitchen with paperock ply.  exiting times!