ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle.

We help increase your standard of living, reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area.

Grounded in Newcastle NSW

The ReNewy Living Podcast

Listen in to stories from the community that help you live sustainably from a localised perspective.


6. Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective

We’re joined by Thomas Michel and Bianca Bartlett from Newcastle NSW circular economy start up The Full Circle Collective. Hear about what the circular economy really mean and how there are excellent examples of circular economy initiatives in the region. 

Listen to 6. Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts

Read the blog post with relevant links here…

5. What Makes a Beauty Salon Sustainable?

We’re joined by Emma Summerhayes from Newcastle sustainable beauty salon, Slow Skin Co. She talks of how values, ethics and decisions guide a sustainable service to clients.

Listen to What Makes a Beauty Salon Sustainable? (Ep 5) on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts

Read the blog post with relevant links here…

4. How Smokva Community Garden Cultivates Connection & Growth

We’re joined by Adrian Garner from Smokva Community Garden in Wickham. Adrian shares his local knowledge and experience on how community gardens are more than just a space for plants.

Listen to Ep 4 How Smokva Community Garden Cultivates Community & Growth on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts

Read the blog post with relevant links here…

3. The Library of Things: Reducing Waste through Sharing

Hear from volunteer Lanah Maruff of The Share Shop, to understand what a Library of Things is and how it builds a positive community, reduces waste and saves you money. 

Listen to Ep 3 The Library of Things: Reducing Waste Through Sharing on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts

Read the blog post with relevant links here…

2. Behind the Op Shop Donation Door

Hear from Lifeline retail employees, Dalys Harper and David Ison as they talk frankly about what happens behind the scenes of operating an op shop. Find out the benefits, challenges and surprises of op shops.

Listen to Ep 2 Behind the Op Shop Donation Door on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or your wherever you get your podcasts

Read the blog post with relevant links here…

1. A Local Tiny Forest with Big Benefits

Anna Noon of the Groundswell Collective is instrumental in establishing Lake Macquarie’s first tiny forest. With her team, she aims to bring people together to create a better planet, and shares her expertise & insights on tiny forests.

Listen to Ep 1 A Local Tiny Forest with Big Benefits on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or your wherever you get your podcasts

Read the blog post here…

The ReNewy Living Podcast Trailer Episode

Hello and welcome to the ReNewy Living Podcast trailer episode. I’m your host, Mardi Lee.

Listen in here to find out what the ReNewy Living podcast is all about.

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Stories, News & Voices

Stories that strengthen commitment to caring for people & planet, reducing our consumption & connecting with community.

Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective

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What Makes a Beauty Salon Sustainable?

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How Smokva Community Garden Cultivates Connection & Growth

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The Library of Things: Reducing Waste Through Sharing

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Behind the Op Shop Donation Door

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A Local Tiny Forest with Big Benefits

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Belmont NSW Op Shop & Preloved Guide

Belmont NSW, is a busy town centre along the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie. It’s [...]

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Connecting with Nature for Purposeful Sustainable Living

Intentionally connecting with nature for purposeful sustainable living helps set the foundation for understanding why [...]

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Upcoming Workshops, Events & Education

The events & workshops for sustainable living where you’ll find ReNewy Living

Sounds of Sustainability

Sunday 20th October 2024, 11am – 2pm, Allambee Park, Valentine

The Full Circle Collective Launch Party

Thursday 24th October 2024, from 5pm 437 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW

Discover Workshops Here...

Online Eco Store

Your go-to online eco shop for preloved items & creative reuse to help reduce your environmental footprint.

$11.00$26.00

Home Decor

Beeswax Candles

$16.00$52.00

Board & Card Games

Blokus Board Game

$15.00
Sale!

Cleaning & Laundry

Dr Bronner’s Castile Soap

$22.00$38.00

Clothes & Accessories

Vintage Belt Buckles

$10.00

Tableware & Servingware

Wade Irish Porcelain

$10.00
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The Library of Things: Reducing Waste Through Sharing

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A Local Tiny Forest with Big Benefits

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Behind the Op Shop Donation Door

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Belmont NSW Op Shop & Preloved Guide

Belmont NSW, is a busy town centre along the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie. It’s the main hub for supermarkets [...]

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Maitland City Op Shop & Preloved Shop Guide

Set halfway between Newcastle and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Maitland is a town with rich architectural & social history. [...]

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DIY Christmas Bon Bons with Good Gifts

Christmas Bon Bons are a traditional Christmas favourite. But the little trinkets inside the commercial factory-made Christmas crackers are our [...]

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Using Discarded Waste as the Alternative Blank Canvas

Rubbish, waste, debris, litter, leftovers. All waste comes with a synonym of names. If you saw waste as a resource [...]

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What would you like to find today?

Hi there! A little bit about Mardi, the founder of ReNewy Living

Mardi Lee, a local eco-living facilitator from Newcastle NSW, has been guiding our community toward environmental consciousness since 2017. ReNewy Living grew from her desire to demystify the concept of sustainable living, and show people how to integrate simple sustainable practices into daily life.

With over 20 years of experience as a preschool teacher, Mardi combines resourcefulness, creativity, and sustainability in her workshops. Her inquisitive and practical nature is reflected in the diversity of informative stories, which are designed to enrich your sustainability journey.

ReNewy Living also offers a selection of upcycled, preloved, and creatively reused products to support your sustainable lifestyle.

About ReNewy Living...

As Featured In…

ABC Newcastle

How a chocolate wrapper from 1998 points to a bigger plastic problem. Mardi shares what she thinks this vintage wrapper reveals about our modern waste problem.

Listen here…

21st August 2023
(ABC Newcastle Breakfast)

Creativity: Uncovered

Mardi chats about the link between creativity & sustainability, including op shopping, resourcefulness, mindset and how important it is for all of us to embed creativity into our everyday.

June 2023
(Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart)

ABC Newcastle

Mardi shares her personal stories and insights into gifting more mindfully to help us simplify Christmas with family and friends.

13th December 2022
(ABC Newcastle Breakfast)

The Newcastle Herald

Mardi shares how her eco-friendly bon bons evolved to support other small businesses and make our Christmas table feel and sound like Christmas!

Saturday 3rd December 2022

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ABC Newcastle

In recognition of Buy Nothing New Month, Mardi shares two reasons why she’s passionate about buying nothing and how being a part of the Buy Nothing Project facebook group supports buying nothing every day.

October 2022
(ABC Newcastle Breakfast)

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Living Smart Podcast (Lake Macquarie City Council)

Listen in to Mardi’s stories about “Getting Creative with Rubbish” and how resourceful we can be with waste and marine debris.

Search ‘Living Smart Lake Macquarie’ wherever you get your podcasts, or listen in on apple podcasts here…

September 2021

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The Newcastle Herald

Highlighting the benefits of more eco-friendly, low tox, green cleaning for A Spick and Span House and Planet.

March 2020

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Proud Member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW

Member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW - SECNA