Category Archives: Rethink

Inspiration to think creatively, resourcefully and mindfully to switch our everyday living with more sustainable choices.

Microplastics are a Gigaproblem
Microplastics are a Gigaproblem

Plastic doesn’t go away nor biodegrade. It just breaks up into irretrievable microscopic, teeny tiny [...]

24
Feb
DarNET! A Coloured Spectrum of Waste
DarNET! A Coloured Spectrum of Waste

Waste conjures up a motley mess of blacks, greys, and browns – a disarray of [...]

26
Oct
Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local
Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local

Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local. These simple sentences have had greater prominence in our [...]

22
Sep
Handmade Unique Christmas Bon Bons handcrafted by sustainable living shop, French for Tuesday. Newcastle, Australia.
Why I Created these Handmade Unique Christmas Bon Bons

Christmas Day for us is about sharing a baked meal with family and friends. Before [...]

25
Aug
I Made this Practical & Affordable Reusable Shopping Bag
I Made this Practical & Affordable Reusable Shopping Bag

Captured by the design on this t-shirt, I made this practical & affordable reusable shopping [...]

15
Aug
Green Simple Swaps - From Tissues to Hankies
Green Simple Swaps – From Tissues to Hankies

The most common response to swapping facial tissues to hankies is a squeamish looking facial [...]

02
Dec
The Scary Truth About Plastic
The Scary Truth About Plastic

The Real Horror at Halloween This is a guest post written by Charlie Thompson from [...]

28
Oct
Creative Repurposing with Blankets and Jumpers
Creative Repurposing with Blankets and Jumpers

Have you ever wondered what to do with those old fashioned, heavy wool blankets or [...]

23
Oct
Creative Repurposing with Vintage Tea Towels
Creative Repurposing with Vintage Tea Towels

Have you ever wondered what to do with those old tea towels at the back [...]

23
Oct
Your Daily Habits for Zero Waste Living: Use What You Have
Daily Habits for Low Impact Living: Use What You Have

Are you feeling overwhelmed on how and where to start your authentic, low impact living [...]

21
Oct
Giving More Sustainable Eco Friendly Gifts
Giving More Sustainable Eco Friendly Gifts

Annual celebrations like Christmas and birthdays, have traditionally been a time for giving and receiving [...]

08
Sep
Cool Upcycling Ideas for Vintage Linens
Cool Upcycling Ideas for Vintage Linens

Some links in this post are my affiliate partnership recommendations. I may receive a commission [...]

27
Aug
5 Fresh Ways to Reduce Your Need to Buy
5 Ways to Reduce Your Need to Buy

The convenience of buying stuff now has moved stealthily into our everyday living psyche. Our [...]

29
Jun