Picture this: towels spread across the sand, sunscreen slathered on, and little ones racing to the beach toy library to grab a bucket, spade, or mould for sandcastle masterpieces. At the end of the day, those same toys are returned, ready for the next family to borrow. It may sound like a dream, but beach toy libraries are real and poppi…

I grew up in a small country town in NSW where there wasn’t much to do except play outdoors. We’d spend hours wandering through the bush, climbing trees, and diving into all sorts of adventures along with a fair amount of risky play. As a family, we loved exploring the bushwalks in nearby National and State parks. When I became a parent …

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference without changing careers, volunteering can be one of the most powerful ways to create impact. In my last blog post, I shared tips on finding a career in the environment and sustainability sectors . This time, I want to explore another powerful way to make an impact through volunteering. Vo…

A recent report from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights that green collar jobs are on the rise. With governments, businesses, and communities investing in renewable energy, waste reduction, and circular economy initiatives, green collar jobs offer career pathways that help tackle environmental challenges and deliver solutions. For many…

I am thrilled to share my experience with Green Leaf Toys, Australia’s pioneering Zero Waste Toy Subscription Service. Green Leaf Toys was founded by Larissa Tedesco, a sustainability blogger, educator, and community activist. Confronted with the absence of a toy library after the birth of her first child, Larissa envisioned a service…

Our winter school holidays kicked off with an exciting invitation to enjoy a staycation at the Dorsett Melbourne . The hotel requested my honest feedback on their sustainability initiatives, particularly in reducing plastic usage. I must admit, I've been invited to stay at hotels before, but the Dorsett's level of engagement and …

Hemp textiles have grown in popularity during the last decade as the environmental benefits are rediscovered. Hemp fabric has a natural unique style and feel, is highly durable and breathable, making it ideal for clothing, homewares and even footwear. The material that's been used for 8,000 years and was once so popular to make cloth…

I love curling up on the couch with a magazine and a cup fo tea. There are a great selection of Australian based magazines focusing on sustainable living and can be found at local newsagents or even through local libraries. Magazine subscriptions through places like  iSubscribe  make a great gift too.  Australian sustainable and eco livi…

Plastic Free Lunch Bag by Life Without Plastic We started primary school this year. I'm saying we because the transition from kinder to big school has been felt just as deeply by my 5yr old as it has been by me! The first weeks of Prep have moved with ease and faster than I expected. That's not to say there has not been some day…

The week before the arrival of baby number two  I asked via social media what kind of topics would be helpful and interesting for me to write about. One topic was eco friendly zero waste craft and play activity ideas for children. So here we are (over a year late) with a series on easy zero waste craft and play activities for the family…

Our eldest turned five this year and we were very excited to host a party for him. A zero waste party of course. It was a great day - the weather was perfect, his friends from the co-op had fun and we ate too much cake. On top of all of that the little zero waste eco swaps we made started conversations with many of the parents there, wit…