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
Listen in to stories from the community that help you live sustainably 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Stories that strengthen commitment to caring for people & planet, reducing our consumption & connecting with community.
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read more...The events & workshops for sustainable living where you’ll find ReNewy Living
Sunday 20th October 2024, 11am – 2pm, Allambee Park, Valentine
Thursday 24th October 2024, from 5pm 437 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW
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Highlighting the top blog posts and best online eco shop products.
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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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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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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 is known for its picturesque, unpatrolled swimming beach located within the Wyrrabalong National Park. Relax and connect with [...]
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Set halfway between Newcastle and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Maitland is a town with rich architectural & social history. [...]
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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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Rubbish, waste, debris, litter, leftovers. All waste comes with a synonym of names. If you saw waste as a resource [...]
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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...
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.
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
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)
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
The Newcastle Herald
Highlighting the benefits of more eco-friendly, low tox, green cleaning for A Spick and Span House and Planet.
March 2020
