I realised the other day, that a odd habit has grown from my attempts to reduce my waste. If I am running late, not prepared my lunch for the week, can't afford to get lunch out at a cafe or takeaway in my own container (you know, the last couple days before pay day....) I will usually hastily throw some apples and oranges into my…

I never ever considered that I would end up being an activist. Like, ever! Jump back to three years ago and I barely recycled anything other than paper, glass bottles or plastic bottles. Yet, here I am, helping run a campaign to get plastic bags banned in my adopted state of Victoria. Well not an entire ban - we are starting with as…

Christmas can be a tricky time of year. Everywhere you look, there are ads on TV, telling us what we need, where to get it.We are busier than ever before. So I can see, how easy it is to say yes to everything, just to make it through the holiday season unscathed. But there are ways to reduce waste over the festive season. 1. My …

Last week, my plastic free and zero waste life, was exposed to a wide audience. My freckled face was appearing on national TV, my voice heard on radio here plus around the world, and my words were appearing in various publications. The opportunity, while unexpected, was humbling, daunting and exciting. I connected with so many wo…

Many people have been asking about my beetroot lip/cheek stain and the mascara I make. ...and many people, have been asking me, if they can buy zero waste and plastic free makeup. Image from weheartit.com They were not asking me if I sell it (I don't, at least not yet). The questions were from people who have no inclinatio…

My blender broke. It was purchased from Kmart way back when I moved in with the Builder. It is glass, sturdy and has whizzed up many a soup…and the odd green smoothie. I felt  smelt its demise over winter. Each time I put my soup into the jug, turned the dial up and hit the button, there would be a faint burnt smell. I ignored it, unt…