Stories, News & Voices
Sharing stories that strengthen our commitment to nature, community, and a healthier planet.
The Scary Truth About Plastic
The Real Horror at Halloween This is a guest post written by Charlie Thompson from The Clean Collective. Some links [...]
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Seeing Waste Differently
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation 34. “Seeing Waste Differently with community artists from the Lake Mac [...]
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5 Tips for Loving Your Natural Deodorant Paste
Making the switch to natural deodorant is a great step toward a healthier, more sustainable personal hygiene routine—but it can [...]
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Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective
This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “6. Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective”. Listen here to [...]
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When Sustainable Floristry Means a Return to Simplicity
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation 38 “When Sustainable Floristry Means a Return to Simplicity with Bec [...]
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Microplastics are a Gigaproblem
Plastic doesn’t go away nor biodegrade. It just breaks up into irretrievable microscopic, teeny tiny pieces that pollute our water, [...]
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5 Unique Guiding Principles for Op Shopping
Shopping centres filled with chain stores that sell brand new items have become bland, conspicuous buildings across suburbia. Contrast this [...]
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Sustainable Interior Design is Made to Wear In, Not Out
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “23. Sustainable Interior Design is Made to Wear In, Not Out”. Listen [...]
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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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Everyday Voices: A Young Persons Environmental Journey
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “28. Everyday Voices: A Young Person’s Environmental Journey”. Listen to the full [...]
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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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Positive & Genuine Truths about Living Sustainably
Expensive. Organic, fair trade, ethical, reusable. Vegan. Words that conjure up what sustainable living doesn’t have to be. So rather [...]
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Less Plastic Toys for More Sustainable Play
This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “9. Less Plastic Toys for More Sustainable Play”. Listen to [...]
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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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How a Community Food Co-op Offers Fair Food for All
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation 31. “How a Community Food Co-op Offers Fair Food for All”. Listen [...]
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5 Perks for BYO Coffee in a Thermos
Stepping away from city suburbia, good coffee and local cafes aren’t as commonplace. It’s during moments like standing in the [...]
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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 [...]
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Go Outside and Enjoy the Fresh Air
Taking time to go outside and enjoy the fresh air is so valuable to our wellbeing and connection to place. [...]
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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 [...]
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Creating Your Wonderfully Strong Sense of Community
Creating your wonderfully strong sense of community, where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging takes time and comes with [...]
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