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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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Sustainable Fashion in an Australian Winter
The weather has cooled down in Oz. Now is the time for cosy layers. Natural fibres are ideal because they reduce plastics and other environmental impacts. Here are some ideas for responsible fashion in chilly times.
What are the health and environmental impacts of disposable nappies?
What are disposable nappies made from? What impacts do they have on the environment and human health? What are the alternatives?
Why you need natural eco floss
Mainstream dental flosses are made with unsustainable materials and potentially unhealthy chemicals. Newer eco styles are available, especially online. There is an opportunity to make these alternatives more widely accessible.
Reasons to create regardless of results
We need to explore creativity, whether it achieves quantifiable success or simply exists in its own right. Here are some reasons why everyone should create anything and take the pressure off.
Easter deals for sustainable products
Here are some deals for sustainable and responsible brands.
International Women’s Day
8th March is International Women’s Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements. Organisers are focusing on equity this year.
The IWD 2023 campaign asks questions such as, “Why equal isn’t always fair.” Equity aims to compensate for disadvantages. I can highlight my own experiences in my professional life. Then I will share how we can reduce disadvantages as consumers.
Ways to drink more water in the day
We all need to hydrate. We know it is important. It takes a conscious choice to drink enough water in busy everyday life. Here are some ways to get more water in your day.
The cheap take away food that is good enough for wellness
Based on my personal experience and unqualified understanding of what is healthy, a few take away foods are nourishing enough without too much nasty stuff. You can access tasty comfort foods without compromising your wellbeing or values.
Beyond Veganuary
Whether you tried Veganuary or missed it, there are ways to explore the lifestyle throughout the rest of the year.
Saving costs of conscious living in 2023
I believe an abundance mindset can partly involve getting what we need (and want) at lower costs. These below ideas could also save the planet and your sanity.
Healthy treats on a sunny weekend
Australia got some hot weather near the end of January. This is a wonderful time for high-protein meals and healthy sugar-free desserts to get us through these days.
Pastas and Sauces with More Iron
Pasta and sauces can be perfect ways to sneak in all sorts of goodness. I like to add ingredients that will make it extra nourishing. Even the actual pasta can boost our well-being when we choose the right sort.
Vegan 2023
Here’s what you need to know about the vegan lifestyle in 2023. January is a great time to explore veganism, especially when setting goals for the year. You can make small gradual changes. Explore and experiment with this way of life.
Wellness in 2023
As life picks up the pace, we need to look after ourselves to survive and thrive. How can you enhance your wellness in 2023? Consider these trends and overall strong strategies for wellbeing in the year and beyond.
A New RDL in 2023
Real Different Living is re-emerging. It will be more influenced by the author’s spiritual journey, continuing an emphasis on nourishing a holistic lifestyle.
International Volunteer Day celebrates everyday heroes
5th December will be International Volunteer Day. We can contribute to conscious communities and transform systems through volunteering. This is a time to recognise how everyday volunteers change lives.
Recycling soft plastic
Soft plastics are clearly unsustainable. However, they are nearly unavoidable. We can reduce and refuse unnecessary plastics. But when we acquire small amounts of soft plastic, recycling is a step in a better direction.
Yoga and Christianity - my personal experience
As a loyal follower of yoga and Christianity, I learned a few things along the way.
DIY dairy-free parmesan from plants
You can actually make a dry parmesan-style topping from plants! This delicious savoury flavouring is surprisingly easy to create.
I recently made this plant-based (almost whole-food-plant-based) ‘parmesan’ when I wanted to flavour my pasta. The penne was in a simple sauce with tomato. I wanted extra texture and taste.
Sustainable bottles and cups that make life easier
I wanted to gather a list of the best reusable bottles and cups because they can be convenient as well as sustainable.
A refillable container will help to save a lot of money. We all know that a bottle of filtered or tap water can be cheaper than disposable bottled water in the long term. Meanwhile, many cafes promote discounts for bringing a reusable cup. You can also develop a routine of bringing homemade smoothies in reusable cups to get nourished on the go.
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