by Laura | Sep 4, 2015 | Zero Waste Home
In my last blog post a few weeks ago you may recall I had a little rant about how many townsfolk where I live have been complaining about their general rubbish bins being too small. Most households in this predicament have one or two kids in disposable nappies....
by Laura | Sep 4, 2015 | Zero Waste Home
I’ve been an environmentalist for over 20 years and for the most part I’ve accepted that everyone is at a different level in their eco awareness. No-one likes a preaching greenie, so I’ve always aimed to inspire, gently educate, and lead by example...
by Laura | Sep 4, 2015 | Eco Mindset
Like sexting, selfies, and planking, the phrase ‘digital detox’ didn’t exist in previous generations because it just wasn’t necessary. When we were around others, we were mostly present in the moment and engaged in conversation. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that it’s...
by Laura | Aug 15, 2015 | Eco Parenting, Live Lighter
After growing up and living much of her adult life (so far) on remote country (a station north of Broken Hill, a station east of Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Borroloola and Wirrabara), moving into a regional suburban town could have been a bit of an adjustment Melissa...
by Laura | Jul 15, 2015 | Chemical Free Living, Zero Waste Home
Plastic Free July is a great cause that challenges you to say no to single-use plastic throughout the month of July (and then by the end of the month it should be habit)! The vast amounts of plastic in our environment are not only causing havoc to our wildlife,...
Laura Trotta is one of Australia’s leading home sustainability experts. She has a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, a Masters of Science (in Environmental Chemistry) and spent 11 years working as an environmental professional before creating her first online eco business, Sustainababy, in 2009. She has won numerous regional and national awards for her fresh and inspiring take on living an ‘ecoceptional’ life (including most recently winning the Brand South Australia Flinders University Education Award (2015) for the north-west region in SA and silver in the Eco-friendly category of the 2015 Ausmumpreneur Awards). With a regular segment on ABC Radio and with her work featured in publications like Nurture Parenting and My Child Magazine, Laura is an eco thought leader who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. A passionate believer in addressing the small things to achieve big change, and protecting the planet in practical ways, Laura lives with her husband and two sons in outback South Australia. 
