Stories, News & Voices
Sharing stories that strengthen our commitment to nature, community, and a healthier planet.
Discover People’s Eco-Strengths in our Community
This series of short stories and videos come from everyday people in our community. Each story gently encourages you to [...]
read more...Furoshiki for Stylish Reusable Gift Wrapping
Wrapping presents adds an element of surprise and delight. Still, it’s an avoidable waste when wrapping with new, single-use wrapping [...]
read more...5 Perks for BYO Coffee in a Vintage Thermos
In a country town op shop sitting on the top shelf amongst the large glass vases and picture frames, I [...]
read more...Kindness is a Virtue of The Yoga Place Cafe
Photo Credit: Andsz Kolosovskis from @akphotoco Alyx-Jane, owner of the plant-based cafe The Yoga Place Cafe, believes the individual little [...]
read more...Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local
Shop Local. Support Local. Buy Local. These simple sentences have had greater prominence in our lingo over the last couple [...]
read more...Seventy Years of Eco Living Strengthens Why Living Sustainably is Crucial
In this story, Leonie shares how seventy years of eco living strengthens why living sustainably is crucial. Find out her [...]
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...Connecting with Nature for Purposeful Sustainable Living
Intentionally connecting with nature for purposeful sustainable living helps set the foundation for understanding why we need to live mindfully. [...]
read more...Green Simple Swaps – Alternatives to Cling Wrap
Along your journey towards a more low impact lifestyle, finding quality reusable options similar to your current products means you’re [...]
read more...Tried and Tested Ways to Hang Your Clothes Well
My best tips about hanging clothes on the outdoor clothesline come from the people I know, who’ve developed excellent methods [...]
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...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...Green Simple Swaps – From Tissues to Hankies
The most common response to swapping facial tissues to hankies is a squeamish looking facial expression combined with “ewww!” The [...]
read more...Bring Your Own Sustainable Habits to Your Overseas Family Holidays – Part 2
If we could predict how our ingrained daily sustainable habits would work in another country, travelling would be a breeze. [...]
read more...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...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...Surplus Pear Syrup Jelly
Thanks to my sister for introducing me to this delicious surplus pear syrup jelly. I love making and enjoying tried [...]
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 Vintage Tea Towels
Have you ever wondered what to do with old souvenir or beautifully patterned tea towels? Discover the possibilities for creative repurposing [...]
read more...Be Kind to Ourselves with Sustainable Gift Giving at Christmas
Cheap costs and neverending availability of stuff to buy at Christmas feels more like a sales and marketing pitch of [...]
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