The number of COVID-19 cases is rising exponentially across the world and so too the death toll, prompting public officials to implement lockdown measures across cities and whole nations and encouraging citizens to follow social isolation guidelines such as washing and sanitising hands. staying away from social gatherings and events, avoiding public transport, working remotely...
Where Pigs Fly Farm sanctuary is known for its hands-on work rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for animals who would have been cruelly discarded otherwise or left to fend for themselves when the odds were against them. Founded in August 2014 by former Sydney financial services marketer Debbie Pearce and her partner Jamie Bedford, the 100-acre...
Steve Winter, a National Geographic photographer, once said, “Photography can change the world. We need images that inspire us to care and to act to save our planet.” You know, it really does. Seeing photographs of the planet’s magnificent creatures inspire and energize people into shifting their roles in this planet; from acting like spoilt...
For many it’s a day of love and romance, for some it’s just a Hallmark holiday, while others will use this day as an opportunity to remind us all of the day’s dark and brutal origins. However you personally feel, there is no denying that many couples (and a growing number of singles too!) celebrate...
Australian shoppers are set to spend $52.7 billion this Christmas. In the words of the retail industry, we are “stampeding” to empty our wallets, both online and in stores. The shopping frenzy is not good for the planet. It generates a mountain of waste including plastics, and decorations, wrapping paper and party paraphernalia only used...
Being surrounded by trendy, shiny things can be intoxicating since it seems in our marrow to crave something new. Cool toys, those must-have shoes or interesting experiences when dangled in front of us, has our pleasure senses on high alert; a behavior we may have learnt as children as our own parents tried to motivate...
The festive season is upon us, so let’s make it a kinder Christmas and start the New Year by choosing to Wear it Kind, a new initiative from global animal protection group, FOUR PAWS. It aims to revolutionise the use of animals in fashion by choosing to buy clothing which encourages kindness to animals, people...
Christmas is around the corner and we all know it is a season of all kinds of merriment. From spending time with family to receiving thoughtful gifts and eating lots of delicious food, Christmas brings enormous joy to so many. Sadly though, this joy seems to be matched only by the degree of waste we...
Gift giving and consumption associated with Christmas can often kick start that dreaded eco-anxiety; picturing unwanted gifts, plastic decorations and mountains of food waste and we can understand why. With an increasingly eco-conscious world, there are many ways to enjoy the season and minimise your footprint at the same time. From a Christmas presents perspective,...
For some people, their relationship with food has evolved to merely eating for sustenance and survival. It has become an art form for the culinarily talented and ignited romance in food lovers. Meanwhile, a vast population of people around the globe are simply wishing that more food is available to satisfy their hunger; according to...
Australia’s biggest community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail, is now just over a month away and registrations have been pouring in like never before, promising to be a gigantic weekend of waste-reducing, planet saving, treasure hunting fun. Now in its ninth year, the multi award-winning national initiative seeks to educate Australians on the importance...
The Antarctic Sabbatical – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to journey to the frozen frontier and help scientists better understand humans’ environmental impact. No formal qualifications required, other than an adventurous spirit, passion for the environment and willingness to apply. Airbnb and Ocean Conservancy announced the Antarctic Sabbatical, an unprecedented opportunity for five passionate individuals to travel...