New research across a number of markets worldwide reveals that more people are looking to shop responsibly and buy sustainably-produced products. The 2021 Fairtrade-GlobeScan consumer research sampled 15,418 respondents in 15 countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA. It reveals that over half of survey respondents (57%) prioritise ethical business practices,...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Australians are being forced to lock down once again as COVID-19 is detected across the country. As consumer confidence and spending plummets, Australian businesses are bracing themselves for the financial impact. To encourage eco-conscious Aussies to patronise and support small...
As more people turn to online shopping during COVID-19, plastic packaging such as bubble wrap, air pillows and loose packing peanuts become a significant problem. Considering that only nine percent of all plastic produced has been recycled and 79% ends up in landfills or in the natural environment, it’s little wonder that curbing plastic consumption is high on...
The non-profit Plastic Free July Foundation behind the global movement Plastic Free July, a month-long challenge encouraging individuals to take small steps to eliminate plastic from their daily lives, has launched its ‘My Plastic Action Counts’ campaign to remind Australians that their actions count for more than just avoiding waste. Australians are the biggest consumers of single-use...
With the Australian National Plastics Plan now in place, and as state and territory governments announce their plans to phase out problematic single-use plastics such as cutlery, disposable, straws, plates and stirrers to combat the issue, the stage seems set for the biggest Plastic Free July yet. From humble beginnings in 2011 when Australian founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz and...
While rampant greenwashing has people believing they have to buy the latest and trendiest ‘green’ products to feel as though they are saving the planet, that is just clever marketing exploiting human psychology for a company’s own interests and gains. It is this type of marketing that has fueled the misconception that eco-friendly living is...
As a lifestyle philosophy that goes beyond what’s on our plates, veganism also extends to our wardrobes, our travel plans, our home décor and our beauty routines. The latter have in recent years commonly come to include so-called ‘tweakments’ – injectables such as Botox and fillers being among the first to come to mind. These...
There are so many things going on each day and we get so caught up with everything that life throws our way that it is hard to live mindfully and feel at peace. Concerns about our relationships, careers, responsibilities, current news affairs and the future are constantly hovering in our minds. These thoughts can put...
Australian Thai street food restaurant, P’Nut Street Noodles has partnered with renowned chef and MasterChef Australia 2017 winner, accountant-turned-chef Diana Chan, to create slow food menu “Asian Soul Food Minimum Waste, Maximum Taste” that embraces a root to stem food philosophy that minimises food wastage. The dishes have been created with sustainability in mind, to inspire...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. It’s almost winter in the Southern Hemisphere and here in the land down under, we’re hunkering down, donning our comfiest and warmest attire and rugging up on the couch under layers of blankets. As the cold temperatures keep us as...
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...