Stories, News & Voices
Sharing stories that strengthen our commitment to nature, community, and a healthier planet.
The Naturally Fresh Feeling of Line Drying Clothes
Growing up in the burbs of Sydney, Mum always hung the washing on the original metal Hills Hoist clothesline. On [...]
read more...5 Ways to Reduce Your Need to Buy
The convenience of buying stuff now has moved stealthily into our everyday living psyche. Our “throw away buy new and [...]
read more...Creative Repurposing with Blankets and Jumpers
Have you ever wondered what to do with the old fashioned wool blankets or the used woollen jumper that’s beyond [...]
read more...Creativity is at the Heart of Sustainable Living
Tapping into our creative streak helps us cope with stress (aka develop resilience), appreciate beauty and approach life with a [...]
read more...Meet The Share Shop: A Newcastle Library of Things
I would love you to meet The Share Shop: A Newcastle Library of Things to borrow. The Share Shop is [...]
read more...Locally Handcrafted Natural Soaps for a Plastic Free Bathroom
Local to Lake Macquarie, NSW Mell started her natural soap business – Honeybee House Skin Co – in March 2020. [...]
read more...The Lake Mac Waste to Art Exhibition
Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhoods are challenging the way we look at waste with the annual Waste to Art exhibition. Waste [...]
read more...Slow Skin Co. – All Natural Skin Care
Photo Credit: Keira Mason Photography Slow Skin Co. specialises in low tox beauty & skin care and is the forerunner [...]
read more...Toronto NSW Op Shop Guide
I discovered the Toronto op shops at the start of the new millennium when we moved to Lake Macquarie. It [...]
read more...Bring Your Own Sustainable Habits to Your Overseas Family Holidays – Part 1
If we could predict how our ingrained daily sustainable habits would work in another country, travelling would be a breeze. [...]
read more...Hot Tips for Op Shopping Mindfully
It’s tempting to go to the op shop with the urge to buy everything just because it’s cheap or one-of-a-kind. [...]
read more...Bateau Bay Op Shop Guide
Bateau Bay is known for its picturesque, unpatrolled swimming beach located within the Wyrrabalong National Park. Relax and connect with [...]
read more...Starting a Simplified Co-op with Free Range Eggs
The more I knuckle down into living a more sustainable, low impact life the more I realise how large corporations [...]
read more...Why Local Businesses Love Being a Local Business
In the after-hours cosiness of Estabar – opposite Newcastle beach – a small bunch of our community listened to an [...]
read more...My Low Tox Journey
After six months of honing in on what French for Tuesday offers to our community in terms of low tox [...]
read more...I Made this Practical & Affordable Reusable Shopping Bag
The geometric design on this dark blue t-shirt captured my attention on my opshop travels. It was the perfect t-shirt [...]
read more...Embrace Curly Hair for a Good Hair Day Every Day
For too long, I’ve been seeking a positive curly hair experience. So it was an absolute revelation when I discovered [...]
read more...The Re: Club is Reinventing the way we Shop for Clothes
The Re: Club is reinventing the way we shop for clothes so we can re-wear and re-share on repeat. Sheona, [...]
read more...Going Low Tox was Linda’s Moment of Truth
Going Low Tox was Linda’s Moment of Truth I would love you to meet Linda… I met Linda through our early [...]
read more...5 Unique Guiding Principles for Op Shopping
Shopping centres filled with chain stores that sell brand new items have become bland, conspicuous buildings across suburbia. Contrast this [...]
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