In the hustle and bustle of the festive season, we tend to overspend, overindulge, and overestimate how much stuff we need. It’s easy to overdo it and end up with a massive pile of plastic waste, random junk, and uneaten food. In fact — Aussies produce around 30% more waste at Christmas time! We think that we can all do better. The key is to think ahead and make sustainable, plastic-free swaps. It’s easier than
It’s that time of year again! The gift-giving season is upon us, and along with the added stress of what to buy is the indulgence that it brings, but can we do this ethically? Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. Now that we have entered the new month of December and last shipping dates fast approaching, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up our top picks that will help you to take a more
Kids birthday parties are wonderfully fun for all, but in the way that they are traditionally celebrated, they are the enemy of zero-waste living. The average child’s birthday party generates vast quantities of waste. From streamers, balloons, cake, ice cream, pizza (all on disposable plates), presents stacked in one corner, plastic goodie bags stocked with cheap toys for all the children to take home, all of which eventually get thrown into a landfill by the
If you missed our last Instagram post, this month is No Waste November – a global movement to inspire people to pledge to reduce or eliminate waste in their lives. The initiative was started by Roots and Shoots, a youth-led action program in over 50 counties. Founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, the program’s mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire
Climate change is one of the most defining issues of our time. Many people see it as the most important issue we are facing in current times. From community destroying flooding, extreme weather conditions, rising sea levels, rising temperatures and country-wide wildfires, there’s no doubt that we need to take action to find ways to fight climate change on a global level. Heatwaves are becoming more common, hotter than ever before and longer-lasting longer. Over