If we put the environmental issue of plastic aside (which is a huge problem!) the other issue with plastic in the kitchen is that it’s in contact with your foods, and when your plastic containers, kids plastic plates, cups, bottles and bowls become stressed, they can leach harmful materials into your foods and drinks. So how does plastic get stressed? Unfortunately easier than you think. Any exposure to heat - such as putting hot food in it, microwaving with it, running it th

It's been a year since I made the switch and here's what I have learnt and what you need to know if you starting to warm up to the idea of b

I know a lot of changes to becoming less wasteful and more sustainable require you to change your habits (such as taking keep cups with you and remembering to clean them, reusable food wraps that require you to clean after use instead of throwing out, etc) it can be a bit of a road block or deterrent when starting out. So, here are some great ways to dip your toe into the land of reducing your impact that require no changes to your habits, you just have to swap what you pick

I am always conscious of taking small steps to help my consumption be more ethical to people, animals and the environment. I am also a huge supporter of Australian companies and families. It’s obvious to expect that cheap fast fashion isn’t very ethical. If a piece of clothing can be a couple of dollars you know there are some big problems to how it’s made, and how people have been treated to produce it as the big companies are always making a profit. But with the more expens

If you have little kids or have been around them you would know the need to keep them far away from standard dinnerware - glasses and crockery! They are always moments away from dropping, hitting or throwing plates, bowls and cups. So the go to is plastic items for kids as it can handle almost anything kids do to them and is nice and bright and colourful. If you have been reading my posts for a while you will know that I am increasingly trying to avoid my use of single use pl

As I get older I have become more and more aware of my consumption and impact on the world, and Christmas is one of those times what you really notice how much waste happens but at the same time you don't want to be a Grinch about Christmas!!! Here are some ways to reduce your impact this Christmas while still being as festive as ever: Avoid plastic Plastic just never goes away - it sits in landfill for thousands of years, so you really want to consider the plastic items you

To be honest I had never really considered using anything else but disposable nappies until I was pregnant and learnt there were other alternatives than just the old folded terry towels my mum used to use. The Modern Cloth Nappy doesn't need safety pins, doesn't have leaking problems, doesn't require origami skills and aren't absolutely huge! They are shaped like a disposable nappy, have elastic for the legs and waist, have water proof covers, and come in so many beautiful de

@rumixfeelgood does it again. First it was fabric made from plastic bottles, now they have designed a new range where the fabric is made from coffee ground. On top of this, the production of turning this coffee into yarn uses less energy and resources than turning traditional cotton into yarn. I am sure you have not thought about coffee waste before, however considering how much coffee is consumed, can you start to think about how much coffee is going into landfills around t

While I was meant to be Christmas shopping in December I came across this Mimco tote, I thought it was really cute and different. It wasn’t until I looked at the back of it that I learnt about it’s beautiful creation and knew I wanted to support it. Mimco have partnered up with the Ethical Fashion Initiative to make a beautiful African inspired collection. The Ethical Fashion Initiative is a part of the United Nations International Trade Centre where their aim is to connect

This is my super soft beautiful Country Road Merino wool jumper. When I purchased it I was buying it because it was quality fine knit Merino wool and a design a liked. Did I consider if the brand I was purchasing it from ensured that they were using suppliers that protect the sheep's welfare? That they were not using farmers that practiced mulesing the sheep? No I didn't. I should have, but how could I find this all out? Thanks to a new app, all of this info is now at our fin