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Upcycle an old scarf into artwork

We had an old empty picture frame sitting at home. The frame was already fitted with mounting and board, all I needed was something to put inside. I decided to visit the local Vinnie's (a second hand clothing store in Australia) to find a scarf or piece of material that I could put inside the frame. I snapped up an old pink and…

My Dream

I walk past this building every day. I have never been inside but am often gazing longingly through the window. The mixed business convenience store has nothing inside I want. I only peer through the window dreaming for what I wish it could be. If the building went to sale tomorrow and at the same time I won the lottery – I would…

The Ersatz Fantasia Project

Over the weekend I visited The Ersatz Fantasia Project exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, a fantasy forest of recycled toys, games and plastic products that would otherwise end up in landfill. The main room is created to look like a magical forest. In the center is a tree covered with discarded plastics toys. S…

How I make my own perfume

It can be hard to go plastic free and be zero waste when buying perfume. But there is a way to limit what is added to landfill by making the choice to reuse. Plus this trick will also help you to avoid unknown chemicals and save on money. When I ditched the plastic, got educated on hormone disrupting chemicals in everyday items…

Zero Waste Bloggers

I have come across a growing group of zero waste bloggers recently that I felt the need to share. Some you may know and others you may not. These ladies from all over this fine globe are working hard and living trash free. It is great that I get to share my life with everyone and support others on their journey but sometimes …