Hi, I’m Mardi. I help uncomplicate sustainability by connecting the greater Newcastle community with local knowledge, practices, and actions that fit their lifestyle—making it easier for everyone to contribute to lasting collective change.

I do this through sustainability education. My sustainability podcast, digital content, and facilitated workshops are designed to encourage critical thinking, inspire action and connect you with like-minded people – starting with Newcastle-based issues and solutions. 

Contact me if you’d like to:

Get in touch with mardi@renewyliving.com.au to get the conversation rolling

Stories, News & Voices

Sharing stories that strengthen our commitment to nature, community, and a healthier planet.

How Smokva Community Garden Cultivates Connection & Growth

This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “Ep 4: How Smokva Community Garden Cultivates Connection & Growth. [...]

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Practical Steps to Decluttering after Loss

This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “21. Practical Steps to Decluttering after Loss”. Listen to the full episode [...]

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Why Fair Trade Matters

This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “Why Fair Trade Matters”. Listen to the full episode on [...]

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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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A Sustainable Clothing Journey: From Farm to Fibre

This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “10. A Sustainable Clothing Journey: From Farm to Fibre”. Listen [...]

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Water is More than a Daily Resource

My lifelong relationship with water is more than just being a useful and valuable daily resource. The connection strengthens my [...]

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The Library of Things: Reducing Waste Through Sharing

This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “Ep 3: The Library of Things Reducing Waste Through Sharing” [...]

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How Overnight Hiking Aligns with Eco Living

Australia’s natural environment, unique bush, creatures and the power of the weather has always amazed me. As I grow in [...]

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Need to Buy

The convenience of buying stuff now has moved stealthily into our everyday living psyche. Our “throw away buy new and [...]

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I Made this Practical & Affordable Reusable Shopping Bag

The geometric design on this dark blue t-shirt captured my attention on my opshop travels. It was the perfect t-shirt [...]

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The Community Garden Where Veggies Meet Biodiversity

This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “18. The Community Garden Where Veggies Meet Biodiversity “. Listen to the [...]

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Creativity is at the Heart of Sustainable Living

Tapping into our creative streak helps us cope with stress (aka develop resilience), appreciate beauty and approach life with a [...]

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What’s Threatening Lake Macquarie’s Green Sea Turtles?

This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “22. What’s Threatening Lake Macquarie’s Green Sea Turtles?” Listen to the full [...]

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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 we need to live mindfully. [...]

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How to Get the Most From Your Lipstick

I’m at the end of my favourite everyday nude colour lipstick. The lipstick is flat to the metal rim and [...]

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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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Locally Handcrafted Natural Soaps for a Plastic Free Bathroom

Natural soap making has been around for thousands of years. The rise of industrialisation, globalisation and cluey marketing means we [...]

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How Our Local Crop Swap Helps Backyard Gardeners

Do you have an abundance of asparagus? A plethora of parsley? Loads of lemons or excess eggplant? This guest post [...]

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Green Simple Swaps – From Tissues to Hankies

The most common response to swapping facial tissues to hankies is a squeamish looking facial expression combined with “ewww!” The [...]

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Books to Motivate You to Start Living a Plastic Free Lifestyle

Just thinking about going plastic-free can be overwhelming. But the more we know, the more confidently we can take action [...]

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