12. Balancing Collective Living with Individual Ideas

It would seem that the challenges of living a lighter footprint lifestyle would be the same for everyone who lives in an eco village. However, even though there’s the common goal of living sustainably, there’s plenty of scope for residents to individualise what sustainability means to them. 

Sally Maguire, resident of Shepherd’s Farm shares her insights of what it’s like to live in an eco village, also known as a land share community.

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11. Closing the Loop on Food Waste

Unlike the availability of recycling and general rubbish collections, commercial kitchens face big challenges with their food waste.

David Sivyer is the founder of Feedback Organic, an organisation focused on reducing food waste from food-based businesses. Starting in Newcastle as a grassroots initiative, Feedback Organic aims to create community-inclusive circular food systems that scale.

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10. A Sustainable Clothing Journey: From Farm to Fibre

Decades of globalised production have left us disconnected from our clothes and the journey it takes to get to us. Rebecca Muscat from Three Muscats Fibre Farm in Singleton, Hunter Valley is a passionate textile and fibre artist. She’s deeply connected to every step of her craft. and her story reminds us that behind every piece of clothing, there’s a process, a history & a whole lot of heart.

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9. Less Plastic Toys for More Sustaianable Play

Do you feel your house has been overtaken by too many toys that are battery operated or serve only one purpose? Bringing us good news about the value of less plastic toys for more sustainable play are two early childhood educators from Uniting Preschool Caves Beach, Director Michelle Ryan and educator Raquel Ayerst.

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8. Repair Cafes Help to Fix, Mend & Connect

Repair cafes are dedicated to helping you extend the life of your belongings. Thanks to local volunteers, Sam Doove and Gabrielle Clappison, places like the Lake Mac Repair Cafe ensure your items get a second chance, lasting for many more days and years to come.

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7. Natural Soap Making Inspired by Nature

Have you ever thought about how your soap is made? Soap making has been around for thousands of years, but the rise of industrialisation, globalisation, and cluey marketing means we’ve lost that connection with real soap ingredients and soap making. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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