Meat-eating and masculinity remain inextricably linked in the Australian psyche, a new survey of 1,000 Australian adults has revealed, which could be making it difficult for men to feel comfortable exploring a healthier and more climate-friendly diet, experts warn. The survey revealed that 47% of female and male respondents still viewed eating meat as a...
If you live in the English-speaking West and especially if you’re from the United States, it is highly like you will have come across the phrase, keeping up with the Joneses. For those unfamiliar with the idiom, it refers to the way in which people use their neighbour’s material possessions and lifestyles as the benchmark...
An OmniPoll survey commissioned by Nourished Life has found that a growing number of Australian women are buying natural products, with more than a third of women claiming to “sometimes” or “regularly” purchase natural products across skincare, hair care, make-up and cleaning categories. The survey results show the propensity to purchase natural products has increased...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. If you’re based in Australia and unsure what vegan gift to give your mum this Mother’s Day, we’ve got you covered with these cruelty-free gifts from homegrown Aussie brands. These super stylish and 100% animal-free Mother’s Day gifts are ones...
Scroll through Instagram and it quickly becomes apparent that happiness and “living your best life” have become synonymous with purchasing new cars, wearing eye-catching “on trend” outfits, home renovations, building a property portfolio and taking endless holidays to luxurious destinations. With COVID-19 impacting economies around the world, what has also become clear is how heavily...
Produced in partnership with Eureka Productions, the company behind The Amazing Race Australia and Farmer Wants a Wife, American content streaming platform Netflix is tapping into the worldwide cultural phenomenon of social media influencers, announcing on Thursday that it will be releasing a new reality show titled “Byron Baes” based on the lives of influencers...
To cut down on household waste produced over the Easter period, many councils are reminding residents about Easter recycling. Sharing some helpful tips about recycling Easter egg wrappers on its website, the South Australian government suggests rinsing foil wrapping before placing in the recycling bin. “If it’s got chocolate on it, rinse it off first...
Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest (and home grown!) grassroots movement is almost upon us, uniting people to take action on climate change and protect the planet. On Saturday, 27 March 2021, 8:30pm local time, millions around the world will switch off their lights for one hour in the symbolic event to support climate...
If you dig a little into the history of the modern environmental movement, it’s not long until you find white supremacy at its foundations. Folks such as John Muir, founder of the oldest and largest US conservation organisation the Sierra Club, held racist beliefs that excluded Native Americans and Black people. Others, like naturalist John...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Leading eco store Biome has introduced to the Australian market, Loop Cup by Hevea; a completely biodegradable menstrual cup made from 100% natural rubber providing a plastic and waste free option for conscious consumers. Environmentalist and founder of Biome, Tracey...
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...
Among the many hard truths exposed by COVID-19 is the huge disparity between the world’s rich and poor. As economies went into freefall, the world’s billionaires increased their already huge fortunes by 27.5%. And as many ordinary people lost their jobs and fell into poverty, The Guardian reported “the 1% are coping” by taking private...