How to live for less

From shopping local to reducing food waste, learn how small changes at home can strengthen southeast Queensland’s food resilience. 

Did you know your daily laundry load can contain millions of microplastics that end up in our waterways? A 2016 study, found that on average…

If you’re dreaming of a low-cost Christmas, we’re here to help you have a Christmas miracle with 8 tips for a beautiful day that’s kind…

When the weather warms up, most of us are conscious of the energy we use running our air conditioners to keep ourselves cool. But how…

Brisbane residents have reaped the rewards of recycling through Containers for Change Queensland for years, and now it’s time for businesses, organisations, and community groups…

This October, to celebrate Buy Nothing New Month, why not visit one of Council’s Treasure Troves at Geebung or Acacia Ridge and find a second-hand…

If your current car is on its last legs and you’re in the market for a new ride, here’s some motivation to make your next…

We know that small habits can have a BIG impact, so Urban Utilities asked Brissy locals to share some of the inventive ways they’re saving…

There’s a lot of talk about ‘low carbon’ and ‘greenhouse gas emissions’, but what do these terms actually mean? By understanding the concept of carbon…