We do this by providing sustainability education with a focus on regional communities – starting with Newcastle NSW-based issues and solutions.
The ReNewy Living Podcast
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15. Flipping the Concept of Supermarket Shopping
In this episode, I’m chatting with Jayne Travers-Drapes, founder of Box Divvy. They’re flipping the concept of how we think about fruit and veg shopping by changing the way your purchasing power works. Their un-supermarketing approach is all about supporting local communities and cutting down on food waste. Let’s find out about this fresh approach to eating well and doing good.
Listen to 15. Flipping the Concept of Supermarket Shopping on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts
14. What Makes Natural Deodorant Great?
In this episode, I chat with Phoebe and Aaron Breckell, the founders of Woohoo Body. Based in Newcastle, but known across the country, they’ve created a natural deodorant and skincare company that’s making a big difference to the planet, giving you a healthy deodorant that works.
Listen to 14. What Makes Natural Deodorant Great on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts
13. Why Fair Trade Matters
In this episode, I’m joined by Yvie Scott, fashion entrepreneur and founder of Aware: The Social Design Project. Yvie launched her Fair Trade business to create meaningful change through ethical fashion and social justice. We explore what it means to run a values-driven business, why supporting communities is her passion, and how Fair Trade can inspire meaningful change.
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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.
Listen to 10. A Sustainable Clothing Journey: From Farm to Fibre on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts
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.
Listen to 12. Balancing Collective Living with Individual Ideas on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts
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.
Listen to 9. Less Plastic Toys for More Sustainable Play on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts or your wherever you get your podcasts
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
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
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
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
Stories, News & Voices
Stories that strengthen commitment to caring for people & planet, reducing our consumption & connecting with community.
Upcoming Workshops, Events & Education
The events & workshops for sustainable living where you’ll find ReNewy Living
Moving in the Right Circles
Sunday 25th May 2025 2pm – 5.30pm
Mardi will talk about how we can be creative in reusing and repurposing items rather than purchasing brand new.
From Pantry to Plate: Meal Planning for Less Food & Plastic Waste
Sunday 15th June 2025, 3pm – 3.40pm, Online; as part of the 2025 Plastic Free July Campaign
Mardi will help easily plan your meals, make the most of your pantry staples, plan for leftovers, store fresh food to maintain freshness.
FREE however Bookings essential…
Green Cleaning: Switching to Solutions that Work
Wednesday 2nd July , 7.30pm, Online as part of the 2025 Plastic Free July Campaign
Learn which chemicals to avoid and why switching to green cleaning products are better for your health and the planet. Mardi will show you how making the switch is easier than you think!
Online Eco Store
Your go-to online eco shop for preloved items & creative reuse to help reduce your environmental footprint.
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Cleaning & Laundry
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$5.50 – $33.00
Clothes & Accessories
$15.00
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Clothes & Accessories
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Cleaning & Laundry
$3.50 – $19.50
Sew On Patches
$4.00
Home Decor
$10.00
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A Little Bit About ReNewy Living…
ReNewy Living believes that sustainability can be achievable, affordable, and accessible, fitting neatly into everyday life without needing drastic lifestyle changes.
We focus on making sustainability realistic and impactful.
Our mission is to empower communities with sustainability education, community connections, and actionable guidance to confidently live a balanced, sustainable lifestyle.
Starting with Newcastle-based issues and solutions, we aim to create healthier, more connected, and resilient places to live.
About ReNewy Living...As Featured In…
ABC Radio Newcastle
Tips for shopping for preloved gifts from the op shops…
11th December 2024
(ABC Radio Newcastle Breakfast)
Practical Permaculture
Episode 70 Values Aligned Sustainability | Mindful Consumption
Sharing my journey into sustainability, exploring the importance of community empowerment, creative workshops and the principles of permaculture in daily life.
Available on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify podcasts
November 2024
Pod like a Pro
New to podcasting, I talk about how I learned to find my voice and style in podcasting…
Listen on Spotify podcasts here…
Listen on Apple podcasts here…
11th September 2024
ABC Radio 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 and Spotify podcasts)
ABC Radio 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 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
Proud Member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW
