Tagged With: Reduce Reuse Recycle
How To Reduce Your Waste During a Camping Adventure – and Beyond
“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere”. Annie Leonard Here are three easy steps our family took, during a recent challenge, to reduce waste during our off-grid camping adventure – read complete piece hosted on Biome Eco Stores
Your Sustainable Lifestyle Checklist – A Universal Perspective
“Small positive acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” Anon A sustainable lifestyle certainly is possible for those who have chosen apartment living and also for adventurous families who reside and travel between countries and cultures. Those whose life is full of unpredictable variables, in countries where sustainable awareness is still evolving, … Continue reading
Plastic Free July 2015 Round-Up: Opportunities. Challenges. Solutions.
“Think about it…why would you make something that you are going to use for a few minutes out of a material that’s basically going to last forever. What’s up with that?” Jeb Berrier, Bagit Movie Last month, during Plastic Free July, the Health and Wellbeing Committee at my son’s Primary School offered me the opportunity … Continue reading
Wasteless Bulk Groceries: Changing The World One Pantry At A Time
“A wasteless pantry is more than being about waste. It is about living a sustainable, simpler and easier existence; filing your life only with those good things you choose.” Amanda and Jeannie Wasteless Pantry Introducing Amanda who, along with her business partner Jeannie, are adding the final touches to their new store the Wasteless Pantry which … Continue reading
#DIY: Simple and Effective Old School Labelling Techniques
“The stark truth that few ever grasp is that to have more we must do and consume less.” Brendon Burchard As ‘old school’ parents we are conscious of encouraging an awareness (with our impressionable children) of how our actions impact our immediate and global environment. Our Family has regular conversations around environmentally friendly values, behaviours … Continue reading
The Big Prescription Glasses Collection Drive!
“Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it’s INSPIRING!” Unknown If you are one of the lucky few who wear prescription glasses, or even luckier, know someone who does, then this post is a shout out to you. Do you have any old pairs at home which you no longer need? Collecting … Continue reading
Real Or Fake – Yes It’s Time To Talk About The Christmas Tree…
“When you open the box of Christmas tree lights to discover they are tangled and the decorations a little tired – smile, stop, breathe, try and enjoy the delight of Christmas… you’ll be amazed at the magic that happens when you get into the spirit.” Deborah Bibby – Editorial-in-chief, Real Living Magazine You are all going … Continue reading
The Great Divide – 5 Ways to Sort and Conquer Recycling
“Why would you make something that you are going to use for a few minutes out of a material that’s basically going to last forever.” Jeb Berrier, BagIt movie The 10 – 16 November is Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week. This campaign is the inspiration behind last weeks post, which was full of ideas highlighting Simple Constructive … Continue reading
Simple Constructive Ways to ‘Recycle’ Unwanted Items and Help Others
“Everyone can do simple things to make a difference and every little bit really does count”. Stella McCartney There is a growing movement of individuals and organisations who are doing a brilliant job of educating and providing us with simple, yet constructive ways to recycle unwanted items and have a positive impact on other peoples lives. One such … Continue reading
A Super Easy and Practical Way To Reuse Orange Produce Bags
If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production. Pete Seeger Making your own produce bags is a simple idea and actually, with just a quick modification, these bags can continue doing exactly what they were designed for – carrying … Continue reading
#DIY – Repurposing Your Jars in Four Easy Steps
There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere. Annie Leonard Repurposing your jars is a fun, simple and sustainable way to jazz up any party or gathering. It will appeal to creative people who are always on the hunt for something a bit quirky and/or are consciously … Continue reading
Innov8 – Handcrafting Beautiful Pieces of Unique Furniture
Wood; a renewable building material that tackles climate change. It’s beautiful, sustainable and the only material made from the sun. Make It Wood – Planet Ark Scott McKenzie from Innov8 brought this blackbutt timber (as seen in the feature image) back to life by reusing it to make a bookcase for our Baby Girl’s bedroom … Continue reading
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