As we say goodbye to 2020, many lessons have been learned. A deeper desire to protect the planet has been instilled in many of us this year – and we’re ready to make changes to our own life to make a change happen in the world. The coronavirus pandemic – which is believed to have...
10 Easy Plant-Based Meal Ideas If You’re Doing Veganuary
If you’re an omnivore who has committed to going meat-free and dairy-free for the Veganuary challenge, you’ll need some inspiration on what to cook and what to eat, especially if chicken, eggs and dairy milk were everyday staples in your diet. The key to transitioning to plant-based eating is to cook the meals you usually...
Before Ditching Shampoo for the “No Poo” Method, Read This
So one of your new year’s resolutions is to embrace sustainable living and one choice you’re considering making is opting for the “no poo” sustainable haircare method. But before you ditch shampoo entirely, let’s dig deeper into shampoos and the benefits and effects on your hair so you can make a more informed decision. What...
5 Zero Waste Goals to Help You Reduce Your Environmental Impact in 2021
If you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle and minimise your environmental footprint this year, a great place to start is by embracing the concept of zero waste living. People who commit to a zero-waste or low-impact lifestyle opt for sustainable and reusable alternatives to single-use items, recycle and compost materials, strive to use as...
12 Simple Ways to Use Less Plastic
The holiday season is the most wasteful. According to one study, Americans throw out 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Ready to leave these wasteful habits behind? Here are some eco-friendly habits to incorporate into your life to use less plastic and minimise your environmental impact: 1. Take reusable shopping bags This...
2020: The Year of the New, Not Just the Year of ‘Doomscrolling’
When uncertainty strikes, can a search for adventure bring solace? One writer looks back at how trying new things became her way of coping with 2020. There’s a video on my phone of me trying to hula hoop at 1am with a glass of Prosecco in my hand. I’m wearing a mini dress with a...
A Holiday Guide to Sustainable Christmas Gifts for Men
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Christmas is unarguably, the most anticipated time of year across our globe. The joy of the season is so incredibly infectious that regardless of our religious inclinations, just about everyone starts to really get into the preparation, the decoration, and...
The Dos and Don’ts of Donating — How to Give Wisely this Christmas
Christmas is nearly here, and as we enjoy buying presents for family and friends, it’s also a time when many of us think about donating to charity. As last summer’s bushfires showed, the devastation caused by natural disasters can lead to an outpouring of generosity. This Christmas is also different because of the very challenging...
The Holiday Gift Guide for Eco-Conscious Cooks and Home Entertainers
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. The COVID-19 lockdowns have resulted in more people spending time in their kitchens cooking, baking and growing their own herbs and on their benchtops. If you’re giving gifts this holiday season and have a few home chefs and entertainers on...
How to Make Holiday Gift-Giving Eco-friendly — and More Meaningful
There’s always one on the list — the person who has everything and is notoriously hard to please. That person has likely also received some terrible gimmicky gift, just so that they have something to unwrap. It’s time to put an end to it. Don’t buy the novelty baby Yoda. Don’t buy that game of...
The Guide to Ethical and Eco-Friendly Vegan Christmas Gifts for Every Budget [2020 Edition]
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Giving gifts this holiday season and need some inspiration for what to get the vegans on your Christmas list? We’ve curated this gift guide just for you; it’s filled with stylish and practical ethical and eco-friendly vegan gift ideas that...
How to Be an Environmentally-Conscious Gift Giver this Christmas
Christmas can be tricky to navigate when it comes to sustainability; it is a huge waste-producing holiday but no one wants to be the grinch giving boring gifts. This becomes even trickier when you have kids in your life, so we’ve put together these tips to reduce your environmental footprint while also ticking items off...