With the promise of a new year, comes the excitement of new goals to tackle. I know for many of us, 2020 was a hard year and while things aren't yet back to normal, it is a great time for a mental reset and a new focus. For many, that focus will include changing our … Continue reading 7 Tips for reducing your Eco-footprint (A 2021 Guide)
Category: Getting Started
Saying “No” Is the first step.
Starting out a journey as exciting and challenging as reducing your impact is as easy as saying no. You can start right now. It won't cost you any extra time, money, or even any effort. Whether it's to a flyer you don't need, a straw, or the extra 100 napkins they offer you at the … Continue reading Saying “No” Is the first step.
When you’re feeling kinda low – eco-anxiety & eco-frustration
When I sat down today to write - I really didn't know what to write about. I am feeling low about the state of the world, and the state of the environment, and I am not feeling that inspired about my eco friendly life. I am also very aware that negativity is contagious, and I … Continue reading When you’re feeling kinda low – eco-anxiety & eco-frustration
Australia’s overshoot day is…MARCH??!!
This past week, we commiserated earth overshoot day – the day in which we use up all of the resources that the earth can renew in a year. Taking a moment to think about that, it really is shocking. We are only 7 months into the year and we have already used too many resources. … Continue reading Australia’s overshoot day is…MARCH??!!
We made it through our PANTRY CHALLENGE!!
4 Weeks. We have not been grocery shopping in 4 weeks. Usually, we go grocery shopping once a fortnight, without much exception. However, as we got close to our last grocery shopping day, I realised that we still had enough food to last at least a few more days. I thought a week tops - … Continue reading We made it through our PANTRY CHALLENGE!!
Sustainability on a relative scale
I was thinking yesterday about the different choices I make in my life in different situations, and I realised, at least for me, that sustainability is a scale. While we can all recommend different hacks, choices and alternatives, it often comes down to the best choice you can make in the moment - and this … Continue reading Sustainability on a relative scale
The top 5 biggest benefits to a lifestyle change
Whether it's minimalism, Zero Waste, Eco friendly living, or another positive lifestyle change that you want to make, there are so many benefits to a change. Here are five things you can look forward to when you make an exciting life change. New foodsWhen you change your lifestyle, you are bound to find new recipes … Continue reading The top 5 biggest benefits to a lifestyle change
5 Things to do with old Clothes
We all have old clothes that are worn, broken, or generally could not be resold or donated. But before you send the fabric to landfill, there are so many things you could do with it. Lets get a little creative with these 5 options. Upcycling to new itemsWhether its an old shirt, a pair of … Continue reading 5 Things to do with old Clothes
5 Ways to Stay Warm While Saving the Planet
Where I am from, winter has finally set in and it is absolutely freezing. Ok, so it's possible I live in a pretty warm place and I am just a bit sensitive to the cold, but either way, I am feeling it. If you are feeling the cold too, don't jump for the heater just … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Warm While Saving the Planet
5 Ways to get past your Zero Waste Nerves
We were all there at the beginning of our journey. Some of us were there a long time ago, some of us recently, some of us go there all the time, and some of us, I'm sure, are there right now. We never forget the first time we ask for a Zero Waste Swap. For … Continue reading 5 Ways to get past your Zero Waste Nerves
