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Food
Sustainable sourcing, plant-based whole foods and vegan-friendly treats.
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Sustainability
Social issues, community opportunities, eco options and zero-waste lifestyle choices.
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Wellness
Mindfulness, spirituality and natural living.
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Creativity
Conscious content creation, purpose, creative personal expression and innovation.
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Eco reusable food pouch alternatives for purees and yoghurts
Parents of young children, do you by food pouches from supermarket? Do they hold food puree or yoghurt (hopefully plant based)? There are reusable alternatives. They are usually made from silicone or washable plastic.
Eco tableware for kids
Children need extra durable tableware. Things that won’t break as much. So the ideal sustainable dining sets will be made from sturdy materials.
But there’s more than the safer versions of knives, forks and spoons. I definitely prefer sturdy bowls and plates that are made from sustainable materials. A young child, in particular, might find more success with something other than ceramics.
Recent podcasts everyone should listen to
Powerful messages are getting shared now in the world of podcasts. Some of the best episodes have just emerged. They can shape how we live and how we treat the world. Here are some favourites.
Affordable sustainable art and craft supplies for kids
Arts and crafts are fun creative ways for children to learn and experience the world. Visual art supplies don’t have to be expensive. Here are some ways to use what you have or find sustainable bargains for the kids to use.
How I buy and store clearance food to save money
Here are some hints to make the most of your clearance foods when shopping. Hopefully these strategies can help you to save money, reduce waste and enjoy more plant based whole foods.
Parenting and sustainability
Parents have significant opportunities to live sustainably. Here are some ways to go eco when parenting children.
Women who dress sustainably
Eco-conscious women are setting the right example. Here are some role models in the world of sustainable fashion.
Choosing eco reusable cloth face masks for when a mask is required
Now let's go to the 'how' of reusable face masks. How can we shop for them? Where can we find them? Are all masks the same? What are the differences?
Free and thrifted zero waste kitchen storage ideas
Ways to follow the zero waste movement in Australia
Avoiding plastic in an everyday lifestyle
Humans must reduce plastic pollution on planet Earth. That is widely known. Sustainable swaps can be small achievable steps on a journey towards plastic-free living. Here are some easy ways to avoid plastic.
My cloth nappy routine
I am sharing my routine with reusable washable cloth nappies to show how anyone can use this sustainable resource. It becomes a normal part of household maintenance, ideally every day or two. Most steps don't take much time for keeping the cloth nappies organised and clean. I will also list the supplies that are used in my cloth nappy collection.
Reusable menstrual products
Reusable menstrual products could help women's budgets and contribute to a cleaner planet.