When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. There are now more mobile devices than there are people in the world with an estimated 14.02 billion devices in 2020. There are also two billion computers in the world, including desktops and laptops. These numbers are expected to rise as cost...
A Budget-Conscious Shopper’s Guide to Ethical Fashion and Sustainable Lifestyle Brands Offering Sales Discounts
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. In her article “Why I Changed My Mind About Black Friday” UK-based writer Sascha Camilli expresses how she went from being staunchly against the retail sales day, to being much more understanding of why people choose to shop. “I’ve now...
Millions of Face Masks Are Being Thrown Away During COVID-19. Here’s How to Choose the Best One for the Planet
Face masks are part of our daily lives during the pandemic. Many are made from plastics and designed to be used just once, which means thousands of tonnes of extra waste going to landfill. Masks may help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But according to one estimate, if everyone in the United Kingdom used...
World Vegan Month: 10 Practical Tips For Going Vegan
It’s World Vegan Month. Founded by the Vegan Society in 1994, the month celebrates the founding of the organisation itself, and the creation of the term “vegan”, coined by Donald Watson in 1944. Over the last few years, the term has shown up in mainstream media and all over the internet more frequently than ever...
Heston Blumenthal Endorsed Vegan ‘Meat’ Fable Debuts in 470 Coles Stores Nationally
Just four months after Australian plant-based startup Fable Food Co launched its signature Plant Based Braised Beef product in 600 Woolworths in June, the business celebrates another milestone announcing today it will be stocking 470 Coles stores around Australia. Endorsed by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal who uses it in his Michelin Star restaurants, Fable is...
10 Ethical and Sustainable Holiday Gifts for Stylish Vegans
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by EWP partner Made Trade. When you buy through our links, we may earn fees. Any opinions expressed are held by that of the author. For more information about our policies, click here. Christmas and the holiday season are just around the corner and will be here before you know it! If...
10 Brands for Eco-Friendly Camping Gear and Essentials
For some of us who have been suffering from COVID-19 lockdowns and finally have the chance to explore the great outdoors once again, camping is a nice respite. To be able to feel the gentle sunlight and fresh breeze upon our faces and just be free! As of this writing, camping is allowed in certain...
Which ‘Milk’ is Best for the Environment? We Compared Dairy, Nut, Soy, Hemp and Grain Milks
Making eco-conscious choices at the shops can be tricky when we’re presented with so many options, especially when it comes to milk. Should we buy plant-based milk, or dairy? We’ve looked at the evidence to help you choose. Dairy has the biggest environmental footprint, by far Any plant-based milk, be it made from beans, nuts...
12 Tips for a Zero Waste Picnic and Plastic-Free BBQ
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Pandemic lockdown restrictions are finally being lifted and you’re itching to enjoy a romantic picnic at the park or organising a barbecue cook up at the local beach. Instead of stopping by the supermarket and purchasing a heap of single-use...
Want An Electric Car, But Think You Can’t Afford One? Here’s How to Buy Second-hand
Many Australians say they would consider buying an electric car. But unfortunately, new electric vehicles don’t come cheap. Even at the more affordable end of the market, a new Nissan Leaf or Hyundai Ioniq cost around A$50,000. The popular Tesla Model 3 would set you back A$66,000. But there’s another option: buy second-hand. A used...
Permaculture at a Time of Pandemic
Note: This letter from the editor was originally published in our weekly newsletter and is being republished here. Hey guys, It’s been a long time between newsletters and I hope the last few months have been kind to you. Since sending out the last newsletter in May, life has been anything but slow at HQ. As lockdowns led...
13 Ethical and Sustainable Face Masks That Are Reusable and Washable
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. (*) denotes sponsored link. Updated 7th November 2020. With the second wave of COVID-19 hitting the Australian state of Victoria and propelling the government to announce Stage 4 restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne (and requiring all Victorians to wear face coverings)...