by Laura | Jul 9, 2020 | Zero Waste Home
Many households who are making an effort to reduce the volume of single-use plastics they consume have trouble replacing one item…..finding a suitable sustainable alternative for their rubbish bin liner. In fact, it was only a few short years ago when the Eastern...
by Laura | Aug 8, 2019 | Live Lighter, Zero Waste Home
I’m a tea drinker and enjoy a wide variety of herbal teas throughout the day. In fact, I often joke that there’s a tea to match my every mood! If you love tea as much as I do, and want to ensure your tea habit is as green as possible (even when you like a...
by Laura | Jun 12, 2019 | Eco Parenting, Global Environmental Issues, Zero Waste Home
Are you ready to inspire the conscious kids in your life to save the world? If you are it’s time you met Captain Garbology, aka Lee Constable. Lee Constable is a presenter, producer and, most recently, children’s book author with a focus on science,...
by Laura | May 1, 2019 | Chemical Free Living, Zero Waste Home
If you’re keen to reduce your plastic consumption and aren’t sure what alternatives are out there for shampoo, this post is for you. I’m sharing two of my favourite plastic-free shampoo options. One is a DIY recipe I’ve been using with much...
by Laura | Feb 9, 2019 | Zero Waste Home
Did you know that plastic straws are one of the most common items found on beaches worldwide? According to Clean Up Australia, plastic straws are the 12th most common item reported by Clean Up volunteers. Which is not surprising given that Australians use about 10...
by Laura | Jan 5, 2019 | Zero Waste Home
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...