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Benefits of Cycling and Commuting to Work by Bicycle
The benefits of cycling are many and include improved physical fitness and mental health, saving money and helping the environment. In this Eco Chat episode / post you'll hear Matt Tozer from Bike Society share his best tips for commuting to work by bicycle. Podcast:...
Tales from a Dumpster Diver
If you’ve ever wondered what’s involved in dumpster diving for food, you’re in the right place! In this Eco Chat I’m joined by a dumpster diving friend of mine, Dushan Popovic. We’re chatting everything dumpster diving including how to get started, the best times to...
Meet Ronni Khan from OzHarvest
Today you're going to be inspired by Ronni Khan from OzHarvest. OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organization. It collects quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivers it directly to more than 1,300 charities who support people who may not have...
What Is The Most Sustainable Christmas Tree?
What is the most sustainable Christmas Tree? A real, living Christmas Tree or a reusable plastic Christmas Tree? If you celebrate Christmas, it’s likely you follow the tradition started in Germany in the 16th century and display a decorated Christmas Tree in your...
How to Host a Zero Waste Party
Want to throw a zero waste party! Great! You’re in the right place! If you love entertaining but hate waste, this post is for you! I’m sharing five strategies to help you to host a sustainable, eco party in a world obsessed with convenience and waste. Podcast: Play In...
Eco Parenting Strategies for the Modern World
If you’re a parent or grandparent trying to raise the children in your life in as sustainable a way as possible, this post is for you! I’m sharing four strategies to help you to eco parent successfully in the modern world. Podcast: Play In New Window Subscribe in...
How to Reduce Paper Use in the Home
Reduce paper use in and around your home with these simple tips! Throughout August in my Self Sufficiency in the Suburbs membership we shone the light on paper product usage, and we all made an effort to reduce our consumption of paper products in the home. For some,...
Seven Signs You’re Obsessed With Stuff
If you’re finding that stuff is taking over your home or you’re weighed down by the amount of physical clutter in your life, this post is for you. I’m sharing seven signs you’re obsessed with stuff, and outlining why you need to take control of your stuff before it...
Building a Sustainable Home in the Suburbs Part 2: Construction
If you’ve ever built a new home, you’ll appreciate just how much time and effort goes into the planning, designing and construction phases. But what about if you want to take it a step further by building a sustainable home? This week on the podcast I’m joined by my...
Period Underwear – A Greener Alternative To Tampons and Pads
What is period underwear, how does it work and can you really use it instead of tampons and pads? When we think of sustainability, menstrual products and underwear aren't typically the first things that comes to mind. But Modibodi founder Kristy Chong is certainly...
3 Reasons You Should Rethink Supermarket Collectables
In this post I discuss the marketing genius and environmental nightmare of the Coles Little Shop promotion and share three reasons why you should rethink supermarket collectables. Kids love collecting things and marketers know it. Whether it’s a new Thomas the Tank...
Compostable Bags – a Greener Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Bags
What's the difference between compostable bags and biodegradable plastic bags, and which option is better for the environment? With the spotlight continually being shone on the impact of plastics on the environment worldwide and with Australia’s Eastern States finally...
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