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May 08, 2020
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SCRAP, Swanpool Creative Recycled Art Prize

Last year I took a road trip to visit my grandparents on the South Coast of New South Wales. The journey required a detour to the very tiny village of Swanpool, 20 minutes off the highway, in country Victoria. My sister and h…
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April 30, 2020
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Our contaminated recycling and what we can do to help

According to ACOR (Australian Council of Recycling) our household recycling and waste has increased by 10% as more of us are at home during COVID-19 lockdown measures. Along with this is an increase in recycling contaminatio…
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April 14, 2020
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Join a Toy library to reduce plastic and waste

Sharing, borrowing and hiring services are essential to slowing down the manufacturing of new materials like plastic, curbing waste and helping address the collective need to have new stuff. There are many other benefits the …
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February 28, 2020
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My visit to Yarra Valley Estates Edible Forest Garden

One hour from Melbournes bustling CBD tucked away in the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley is one acre of Edible Forest Garden . Louise Ward owner of Yarra Valley Estate where the food forest garden is located created the sp…
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February 16, 2020
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Repairing Australia: Community repair cafes, hubs and labs

Thank you Moonee Valley Repair Cafe for fixing my sons beloved toy train Across Australian suburbs, Repair Cafes and Repair Labs are offering communities a local place to fix, mend and connect. I'm a big repairing …
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October 31, 2019
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Zero-waste and plastic-free underwear: my review of The Very Good Bra

.  I have a few rules when it comes to buying apparel for myself: Secondhand first If a particular piece cannot be sourced secondhand then I choose clothing made of natural fibres grown and sewn in Australia by brands …
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July 21, 2019
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Books That Will Inspire Kids to Protect Our Planet

Much like the audience they are intended for, kids books are successful at getting to the point on an topic quickly! There are many inspiring titles helping young minds understand the big environmental and soci…
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