In times of uncertainty, I like to focus on the practical. Stuff I can do. Learning skills and sharing them are two things that give me a sense of control - and comfort.
There are things we can all do to lower our impact on the environment. We speak to three people who have taken the first steps
The best way to overcome feeling powerless is to take action. Here's what you can do to support the Australian bushfire recovery efforts - covering firefighting, communities, wildlife, donating and other ways to help
I'm a big believer that the most important part of zero waste isn't the stuff you buy or the things you use - it is the connections that you make with others. Ultimately, as a society, if we want to waste less then we need to share more. The more connected we are, the more
Have you ever made a deliberate choice to do/not do something because of the environmental, ecological and/or social impact, and then mentioned that choice to a friend, shared it on social media, or made a comment to a colleague, only to be told: 'That's not the best* thing you could be doing' / 'your actions
In times of uncertainty, I like to focus on the practical. Stuff I can do. Learning skills and sharing them are two things that give me a sense of control - and comfort.
The best way to overcome feeling powerless is to take action. Here's what you can do to support the Australian bushfire recovery efforts - covering firefighting, communities, wildlife, donating and other ways to help
Carbon offsets are a hotly debated topic. This post will clarify what offsets are and what they are not, plus where to find reputable offsets.
Caring for Country: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations working in the sustainability space
Have you ever made a deliberate choice to do/not do something because of the environmental, ecological and/or social impact, and then mentioned that choice to a friend, shared it on social media, or made a comment to a colleague, only to be told: 'That's not the best* thing you could be doing' / 'your actions
At the start of the year, I started a project to transform my front-and-back lawn into a productive food garden. I got the compost cranking early on, and four chicken ladies moved in to help with pest control, weed suppression and providing manure (oh, and eggs). I've been slowly working on a garden plan, and
What's your carbon footprint, and why should you care? Inside: 5 lesser-known facts about carbon footprints, plus ways to substantially reduce yours.
Caring for Country: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations working in the sustainability space
How to compost at home and reduce food waste: compost options, setting up a compost bin, what food scraps to compost, common composting problems + how to fix them
Environmental injustice is Flint, Michigan, Hurricane Katrina, and more. Inside: why we should all fight for environmental justice and how we can do it.
Does the state of our planet give you significant anxiety? You're not alone. Inside: 4 strategies to manage eco anxiety in adults and kids.
As someone who has written about individual action (such as making better personal choices, and eco-friendly swaps) a lot, I'm sure you can guess where I'm going with this. Yes - spoiler alert - our individual actions matter. But what do we actually mean when we say that they 'matter'? Is individual action really enough?
Learn some actionable ways to live even just a tiny bit more green today and how to raise eco-conscious kids. Being an eco-friendly family means we're making better choices to help reduce the impact on the environment.
Embracing a low impact lifestyle is overwhelming if you don't know where to start! Kick off your quest today with these simple and sustainable habits.
Did you know that there is a much more sustainable alternative to google? With Ecosia you can help our planet very easily.
There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint that are simple and make a huge impact. Read to begin reducing your carbon footprint!
The circular economy designs out waste and pollution, keeps items/materials in use and is regenerative. Here is how zero waste fits in, and how you can help.
Ever find yourself wondering about the true impact of your daily choices on Mother Earth's well-being? Well, there’s a pretty simple way to do it: the ecological footprint AKA your environmental selfie. Here’s how to calculate your ecological footprint and figure out just how much your lifestyle and
How to create a sustainable commiunity.
Off-grid living requires research and learning to figure out energy consumption, food sufficiency, waster disposal, water etc. Here are the considerations
When I moved house, my number 2 priority was getting solar panels. (My number 1 priority? That was digging in the compost bin, of course!) I was pretty keen to get a solar system sorted as soon as possible, and as of Tuesday, my roof is now wearing 11 lovely panels and making me free
The amount of climate-positive messaging by five major oil and gas companies is highly inconsistent with their spending on low-carbon activities, the report suggests.
I'm a big believer that the most important part of zero waste isn't the stuff you buy or the things you use - it is the connections that you make with others. Ultimately, as a society, if we want to waste less then we need to share more. The more connected we are, the more
Composting at home is straightforward, but not when we're out + about. Ideas for reducing food scraps, locating composting options + sending less to landfill.
I'm a big believer that the most important part of zero waste isn't the stuff you buy or the things you use - it is the connections that you make with others. Ultimately, as a society, if we want to waste less then we need to share more. The more connected we are, the more
Did you buy too many apples, or have a glut of them from a tree? Sweet or savoury this list of 22 apple recipes ideas should save them from the bin!
A Grow Free cart is simply a cart (or a stand, or a table - any surface really) where home-grown produce, preserves, seeds and seedlings are placed and made available to anyone in the community. It's the ultimate answer to "how can I share my surplus with my neighbours", or on a more basics level,
Are you struggling to break free from the convenience of plastic in your kitchen? Or is the price of sustainable products holding you back? Whatever your reason for being here, I’m going to help you take your zero waste game up a notch. Are you up for the challenge? My 18 budget-friendly tips will h
The unrestricted use of fossil fuels must end soon if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change, according to scientists on a UN-backed panel.
