September 2014

My toothpaste was one of my first personal care items that I swapped for a plastic free home made alternative. My first batch was made of bicarb soda and mint. The Builder being his usual supportive self gave my toothpowder a go. The first two weeks went by and we were happy with the switch to plastic free toothpowder. Then the min…

So this happened.  My blog has been nominated in the Social Good Category for the 2014 Bupa Health Influencer Blog Awards! What does healthy living have to do with plastic free, wasting less and sustainable living? Everything. Absolutely everything. My life has become healthier because I have eased back on plastic. I am n…

Some weeks ago my family visited from interstate. While they were here I asked my green thumbed parents to give me some pointers on what I can do to make my garden flourish. Within a couple minutes of seeing my garden Mum declared I needed fertiliser and mulch. I confessed I had not used any explaining that store bought fertiliser …

You may have heard about microbeads and the rush to get products that contain these small and dangerous balls removed from skin care. Microbeads are plastic beads put into products to aid in the exfoliation process. Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells resulting in a fresher and glowing appearance. In reality microbeads are har…

Last weekend I was walking to the train station. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and I was on my way to visit a friend. My joyful walk was interrupted by a billowing pink form moving across the street. It was a plastic bag that had escaped from a mailbox put there by a charity clothes collection. It was not the only bag that I encoun…

Recently my brother and I had a conversation about my lifestyle. He made a valid point that I need to meet people halfway. For instance some may want to live sustainable but the thought of buying second hand clothes is not appealing and find buying only local limiting. No one wants to be limited and I don't ever want anyone to…

Image from ilse-falkenhorst-kahler-fan.tumblr.com I am going to let you in on a secret...I don't really wear deodorant. What I wear for a deodorant is a popular question I get asked when anyone discovers I don’t purchase items housed in plastic and prefer a zero waste life. The question is asked with good reason too as standard …

I thought I would partake in a questionnaire passed on by writer Mandi from Dreaming Fully Awake . Let's get started.... How important is music in your life and why? Every morning I wake up to music and will have a dance off with my man for fun. But to me it is not myworldwouldend important. I might not listen to any music f…

I love movies! All types of movies…well except horror. If I watched a horror movie I would not sleep for a week. My favourite genre (aside from period dramas…) is the eco documentary especially to do with plastic free living. Here is a list of my top movies about plastic that will change your life – plus two I am excited to see this yea…

If you love clothing made of natural fibers, there is a 99% chance, it will end up with those small annoying balls. You know, pills. This does not mean that sweater should be shoved to the back of the closet or donated to a charity store. Try a sweater comb to look after your fave items. Pills are not the most attractive accesso…