What to Look for in an Ecofriendly Product (and what to be wary of)
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Aida Rejzovic
6 min read
10 Simple Steps to Embrace a Sustainable Lifestyle and Reduce Waste
In a world that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing waste, it's important for each of us to do our part. Embracing a...
Amy French
10 min read
How to Host a Workshop on Plastic-Free or Zero Waste Living
Are you ready to take the plunge and host a plastic-free workshop? or perhaps do a presentation on zero waste and sustainable living. Get y
Amy French
6 min read
100 Mindful Ways to Reduce Waste as a Parent
Easy ways to go low waste with kids
Tina Martin
4 min read
What to Look for in an Eco-Friendly Rental Home
Renting CAN be Eco-Friendly. Choosing a greener design, a handy location, and energy-efficient features are just some of the simple hacks...
Amy French
10 min read
25 Zero Waste Swaps that WILL Save You Money
Going zero waste CAN save you money and here is list of budget friendly Zero Waste Swaps that are a cheaper option in the long and short ter
Amy French
5 min read
Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Balloons
Planning a party and wondering how to replace balloons with an eco-friendly option?
(and yes I'm including a brilliant zero waste alter
Felicity Frankish
3 min read
How To Plan a Plastic Free Picnic
The trouble with picnics is that they often come with a lot of pre-packaged food, or food you have prepared wrapped up in cling wrap, which
Amy French
3 min read
Tips for a Zero Waste Halloween That Anyone Can Do
Make your Halloween zero waste and eco-friendly this year with these great tips that anyone can do. From natural decorations, creative reuse
Sarah Appleford
4 min read
10 Tips To Go Zero Waste With Kids
Kids are notorious for waste, whether it’s a half-eaten apple or plastic toys that don’t last.
For a family, becoming zero waste can be cha
Amy French
5 min read
14 Alternatives to Single-Use Produce Bags (that are free and zero waste)
Single-use plastic produce bags are a great example of ridiculous and completely unnecessary plastic.
You can purchase reusable produce ba
Amy French
3 min read
Sustainable Living Workshops Around Adelaide (To Help You Go Zero Waste)
Adelaide has lots of fabulous places offering sustainable living workshops and classes on developing your skills to be more self-sufficient
Amy French
3 min read
How To Recycle CDs and DVDs
Don't throw your old CDs and DVDs into landfill. They can be recycled into useful products, so think of them as a resource, not as trash
Amy French
10 min read
Plastic Free July Kits
Here are 19 Plastic Free July Starter kits and Bundles that will help you save money AND begin or refine your efforts for a plastic free, ze
Amy French
13 min read
Finding Your Zero Waste Tribe on Facebook
Looking for your zero waste tribe? You need to check out some of these great zero waste groups on Facebook. Here is a list to get your start
Amy French
7 min read
Zero Waste School Supplies
Here are our recent zero waste school supplies that help us be more sustainable every day. You really don't need to make huge purchases
Amy French
10 min read
Why Going Zero Waste Won't Help You Lose Weight
Have you heard about how much weight people have lost when switching to a zero waste lifestyle? They are shopping wholefoods, ditched the ju
Amy French
7 min read
A Beginner's Guide To Bulk Shopping
Planning your first trip to a bulk store to shop zero waste can be daunting as a beginner. The first few times I went bulk shopping I felt l
Amy French
6 min read
What to Put in Eco-Friendly Party Bags at Kids Birthdays
From food to toys, here are some fabulous ideas for eco party bags at your child's next birthday. If you're planning an eco friendly
Amy French
5 min read
10 Biodegradable Alternatives For Everyday Items
Making a swap to more compostable items in our everyday lives means less landfill and less recycling. Here are items we use everyday that ca
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