Corporations, marketing officers and even well-intentioned ‘eco’ influencers are promoting ways for you to go green – but it usually comes with a price. What isn’t being promoted is that you don’t need to spend any money, and especially money you don’t have, on ‘going green’. There are many things you can do to live...
The COVID-19 lockdowns have kept many people at home resulting in a renewed interest in self-reliance skills such as growing food. In many parts of the world where drought is a frequent occurrence however, such as Australia, across the African continent and in the state of California, water shortages and drops in groundwater levels are...
According to the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, one-third of all food produced worldwide is wasted and if food waste was a country, it would be the third-largest emitting country in the world, after the United States and China. In a recent Australian food waste survey, the four main reasons for food waste are: food going off...
Don’t have enough room in your garden shed and need to create more storage space for your gardening tools and equipment? A quick and inexpensive solution is to go vertical by hanging items on hooks, nails, rods or a hanging rack. You can hang thrifted baskets, picks, trowels, shovels, watering cans and in fact, just...
Have a heap of leftover wine cork stoppers and not sure what to do with them? A great way to make use of them is to turn them into mini succulent planters. These make cute decoratives in your home or office. They also make cheap and sustainable wedding favours and bonbonnieres. . These DIY mini...
No matter where you look on social media, it seems dried flowers and plants are being used in every home, every office and by every influencer. So why exactly are dried flowers, branches and plants trending at the moment? The dried flower trend could very well have something to do with the fact that people...
Composting dates back to around 2320 BC when it was discovered that compost could fertilise and improve soil. Until recently, the general practice of home composting seemed all but lost as the Western world focussed on skill specialisation, lifestyle convenience, consumerism and building an ever-growing number of landfills. Fortunately, with growing awareness of climate change...
Sustainable living isn’t about “doing it all” since perfection doesn’t exist, there just isn’t enough time in the day to be concerned about all the environmental and conservation issues, and to aim for perfection is foolish. Trying to be ‘eco’ perfect in every single area of your life will only bring on stress and anxiety....
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. For more than six years, our beloved second-hand Volkswagen van has been there for us as we travelled through drought-ridden agricultural regions, escaped to serene coastal towns, road-tripped Australia’s east coast, and spent many days sleeping under its solid steel frame...
The new year is the perfect time to take stock of your career and business, and set business resolutions for the year ahead which is why we’ve turned to Australian business and career coach Pru Chapman for expert business advice. Chapman specialises in purpose-driven and disruptive business and has worked with over 15,000 entrepreneurs helping them to achieve their personal...
This post is sponsored by 8000Kicks. Formerly known as DopeKicks, 8000Kicks are the makers of the world’s first waterproof cannabis sneakers. Designed and engineered in Portugal, the sneakers are crafted from a woven textile derived from hemp – a fibre known for its strong, flexible, and durable properties which has earned it the title of...
Manufacturer of plant-based meat substitutes Fry’s Family Food is headquartered in South Africa and was producing vegan food long before most people even knew what vegan food was. As the proud global sponsor of Veganuary and as part of EWP’s commitment to the campaign this month, we interviewed Tammy Fry, the Marketing Director of Australia and New...