I was invited to write an article on the SEE Change website on a theme of sustainability and community. SEE Change is a ‘grassroots sustainability organisation based in Canberra…focused on making beneficial changes to our Society, Environment and Economy in order to live more sustainably’ (quote from SEE Change website). SEE Change is a fantasticContinueContinue reading “Guest Article: Five tips to begin your sustainability journey!”
Category Archives: Sustainability
Repair in Action – Spotlight on the Tuggeranong Repair Café
Our society generally operates in a take-make-break-toss model. We take a resource, wood from a tree or metal from the ground for example, make it into something that we need (or often that we don’t need!), and when it breaks, we throw it out. We do this repetitively without thought for the resources and energyContinueContinue reading “Repair in Action – Spotlight on the Tuggeranong Repair Café”
The Humble Email and its Impact on Climate Change
How on Earth, (you may ask), does sending an email contribute to climate change? Well, the answer is quite simple. Emails use energy to send (i.e. electricity from your device), and more importantly energy to store (in the mysterious cloud). Now I am certainly not advocating for never sending an email again. They are quiteContinueContinue reading “The Humble Email and its Impact on Climate Change”
Waste Not Want Not – How to Become a Repair Champion!
It is always disappointing when a favourite pair of jeans gets a hole in it, your kid’s toy stops working, or in a more alarming situation, your washing machine stops spinning leading to dreaded handwashing! Should this nightmare scenario eventuate, what can you do? In general, our society is organised around a throw-away culture. WeContinueContinue reading “Waste Not Want Not – How to Become a Repair Champion!”
The Ultimate Sustainable Toilet Paper
When you walk down the toilet paper aisle at the supermarket, it is a gloomy site. Row upon row of plastic wrapped toilet paper. It is particularly disturbing now that there is currently no Australian soft plastic recycling program to responsibly dispose of the wrapping, following the collapse of Redcycle. Instead, the plastic wrapping willContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate Sustainable Toilet Paper”
Ditch The Waste At Your Next Party With Five Hot Tips!
Kids parties are full of wonder and excitement. It is amazing watching the kids run around full of energy and laughter. Fun aside, you may have noticed the elephant in the room at these wonderful events; the waste. Waste is prevalent throughout parties. Whether it is for convenience or entertainment purposes, it is becoming increasinglyContinueContinue reading “Ditch The Waste At Your Next Party With Five Hot Tips!”
Book and Podcast Recommendations
It’s been a while since my last post! I have been a busy bookworm, reading a variety of books on all thing’s climate change, as well as working my way through various podcasts on the drive to work. I have compiled a list of books and podcasts for adults and children interested in learning moreContinueContinue reading “Book and Podcast Recommendations”
Sustainable Clothing
I have discovered many techniques to improve the sustainability of my clothing purchases over the past few years. Clothing and textiles are a massive contributor to environmental issues. According to the United Nations, the fashion industry generates ‘8-10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions’! [1] The fashion industry uses copious amounts of water, and manyContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Clothing”
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Sustainable Schools in Action: Bonython Primary School
Schools are an ideal environment in which to strive for sustainable practices. Schools use an abundance of resources, including water and energy. The hundreds of people that use the facilities generate large amounts of waste each week. By implementing sustainable solutions, schools can save money by using less resources and importantly, reduce the impacts ofContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Schools in Action: Bonython Primary School”
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Zero Waste Festival
The Zero Waste Revolution recently held their Zero Waste Festival in Canberra. The theme of the event was ‘One Person, a World of Difference’. Upon hearing about the festival, I was excited to book a ticket. The theme aligns nicely with the concept of my blog, in that I strongly believe individual sustainability action makesContinueContinue reading “Zero Waste Festival”
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Local Impact Sustainability 