Podcast: Slow and ethical fashion with Henrietta
Henrietta chatted with Reducing Our Footprint about her journey with slow, sustainable fashion and a few of her passions. Link in the post to hear it on your favourite platform.
6 Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats For Your At-Home Workout
Where to shop eco-friendly, non-toxic, natural and sustainable yoga mats. For all your at-home workout needs
This Do-Good Brand Wants You To Own A Part Of Them: Bhumi Equity Crowdfunding
There really are some wonderful brands out there working to clean up the fashion industry, and to have a positive impact on the world.
Melbourne-based Bhumi certainly fit this bill. After witnessing firsthand the enormous amount of harm done to workers and the environment in fast fashion and textile supply chains, the founders were inspired to create a brand that does things better.
Now, they want you be a part of their story.
Compostable + Biodegradable coffee pods
Love the convenience of pod coffee but feel bad about the plastic waste? Here’s a solution.
14 romantic ideas for Valentine's Day which don't involve buying gifts
If you don’t want to succumb to the commercialisation of Valentine’s Day - and we’re with you on that - here are 14 ideas that are all about shared experience and attention. Because isn’t that what a celebration of love should be about?
How To Wash Your Dishes Sustainably: Plastic-Free Dish Brushes
Eco-friendly, plastic-free and biodegradable alternatives to plastic dish clothes, sponges and brushes.
Where are my flowers from? Local or very un-local? Does it matter?
How to buy the most eco-friendly cut flowers.
Where To Shop Plastic Free, Wholefoods in Melbourne
A few of our favourite stores in Melbourne for package-free, organic wholefoods. They also stock natural beauty and eco cleaning products.
Lowdown on the Berlin Ethical Fashion Show 2018
From 3-5th July 2018, the Berlin Ethical Fashion Show will see the city host a series of talks, screenings, workshops, fashion shows and networking events, all centred around ethical and sustainable fashion.
Here are a few exciting events and brands to look out for..
The Ocean Has a Patch of Plastic That's 3 Times The Size of France, And It's Growing
Just think about that. 3 Frances all lined up next to each other. That's the size of a patch of plastic (the Great Pacific Garbage Patch) that's currently floating together in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Scientists of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation have recently conducted the most extensive analysis ever of this area, and here's what they found..
Indoor Plants to make you happier?
Stop Sucking: Ditch Straws to Save Our Oceans
The ocean is a beautiful and breathtakingly brilliant thing. But it needs our help. BADLY.
Here's one super simple thing you can do.
Indian Spiced, Roasted Turmeric Potato with creamy Cauliflower Curry
The return of the Tiffin: an eco friendly way to carry your lunch
Our Month Without Plastic: Half-Way Reflections
As part of Plastic Free July, we've pledged to avoid purchasing single-use plastics this month. It's actually been a lot easier than we were expecting. Strangely, it's fun - almost a game where we high 5 each other whenever we find a new alternative to a plastic-wrapped product we would have used before.
#WarOnWaste #WarOnWasteAU
{Plastic Free July} : the top 4 things you can do
Getting Ready For Plastic Free July
Recycle, compost or landfill? What's the difference between plastic bag types?
9 Simple Ways To Live More Sustainably
Eco-friendly, sustainable living doesn't need to be difficult. It's as simple as just making a conscious decision to live mindfully of the planet. It's really the little things that all add up; the tiny choices we make every day. From your food, to your wardrobe and your choices whilst out and about: here are some simple things you can do every day to live more sustainably.
Eco + Minimalist Bedrooms To Dream About
In my endeavour to live a more minimalist lifestyle, I'm currently going through all of my possessions and downsizing where I can.
This has inspired a mini bedroom makeover, and some of the ideas I've been finding on Pinterest are too stunning not to share..