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…