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!”
Tag Archives: Waste
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”
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!”
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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Sustainable Toys
Toys are a fundamental part of children’s learning and development. They give children joy and teach them an array of skills and concepts including object permanence, colours, numbers, problem solving and fine motor skills. However toys can also contribute to environmental damage. They use resources and energy to create, are often produced using plastic, andContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Toys”
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A Guide to Recycling
I love recycling. It is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment as it saves resources being thrown into landfill, and enables materials to be remade into something new. However, it is a minefield to navigate what can and can’t be recycled. I have spent countless hours researching this and I sincerelyContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Recycling”
Local Impact Sustainability 