Eco-Friendly Blog

While we’re certainly down for ditching plastic every month of the year, we love Plastic Free July because it draws attention to the escalating plastic crisis and inspires us all to make small steps towards lasting change. Whether you’re a bulk-buying, zero waste maestro, or a reusables novice, t...

There is no question about the benefits of dog ownership on our overall wellbeing. Pets improve our health through companionship and increased opportunities for exercise and socialisation.  When it comes to the environment, though, our furry folk can cast a heavy environmental burden.  From plast...

2020 sure got real all of a sudden, didn’t it? After the horror of Australia’s bushfire season, we were just beginning to ease back into our lives, to rebuild and carry on, with the resilience that we Aussies are famous for, when Coronavirus unloaded on the world …

My introduction to zero-waste living came several years ago when a young woman, roughly my age, appeared on Channel 10’s the Project, toting a small jar that she said held one year’s worth of her household waste. I was gobsmacked. Interest firmly piqued, I began researching ways to reduce my hous...

One way that women, specifically, can make a dent in environmental pollution, water wastage and plastic use, is by overhauling their sanitary supplies. Now, more than ever, caring for the earth needs to be at the forefront of the collective mind. Never underestimate your power to effect change. T...

At the beginning of 2019, I committed to buying no new clothes for a full year. As I enter the final weeks of this task, I reflect on my reasons for choosing this path, what I’ve learned and how I’ll approach clothing consumption from here on out. In doing so, I hope that I’ll encourage you to em...