When plastic became available for convenient disposable packaging, it literally changed the world. Despite recent awareness campaigns, our plastic crises did not begin a couple of years ago; nor did it begin ten years ago. As far back as the 1960s, notable scientists and environmentalists had already begun to warn the general public about the long-term...
Conferences and events are cesspools for single-use plastics. Bins overflowing with plastic waste and disposables are a common sight. If you’re a conference organiser or hosting an event or party, reducing single-use plastic is easy once you know how. So here are 23 ways to cut out plastic and make your event more eco-friendly: 1....
So you’re looking to live a compassionate life and want to up the game by building a cruelty-free wardrobe? Let’s start with some awesome, high performing vegan kicks. Think of it as a wise investment to a better environment and planet that your feet and animals will appreciate. Now it’s important to note here that...
Thinking about going vegan and starting a plant-based diet? It seems like everyone is going vegan, thinking more about what they’re eating as well as the negative impact that meat-based diets have on the environment. But just what is a plant-based diet all about? Going vegan means that you’ll be giving up all animal products...
Single-use plastic waste is clogging up our waterways, killing our marine life and entering the food chain. The most common way for single-use plastic to enter our homes? Because we picked some up when we were out and about. So here are 10 ways to avoid single-use plastic every day: 1. Be mindful. One of...
PRESS RELEASE AUSTRALIA – The ABC’s War on Waste has sparked major social and environmental change across Australia, triggering more than 450 initiatives by schools, hospitals, businesses, governments and community groups to slash their waste footprint. A report by the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures and the ABC found many people who were inspired...
It’s the first day of Plastic Free July and to commemorate the occasion, I thought I would pay homage to the incredible people in the green community – zero waste pioneers, sustainability advocates, eco activists and conscious folk – who continue to inspire me and countless others with their incredible words of wisdom. As I...
Note: This letter was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, Plastic Free July is almost here and if you’re considering undertaking the challenge (encourage your family, friends and work colleagues to do it with you!) we’ve prepared a heap of posts on this subject matter to help you complete the plastic-free challenge successfully. Check out these articles...
As the threat of the climate crisis grows more dire, there is an increasing effort by individuals across the world to play better roles in fighting the crisis. From activism to citizen science, more people are taking proactive action to tackle the climate crisis. A lot more are playing their parts through making conscious choices...
Note: This letter was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, Anyone else scratching their heads wondering where the year went? I felt like I was nowhere near accomplishing any of the goals I set for myself, but then upon reflection, I realised these emotions were misguided. A LOT has happened in the...
I came across an article five years ago describing how the author didn’t produce trash for two years. I may have just browsed through that article or might have even skipped it all together. In my mind, going “zero waste” is absolutely rubbish. How do we go about living our daily lives without plastic? Especially...
Since the climate crisis became a fact and not just another “talking point”, there has been an intensive blame game as to who has been most responsible for the crisis. Along with this has also come a debate in the eco-community as to the approach to take in turning the tide. Some people argue that...