More than other types of meat, fish is a tricky business when it comes to trying to decipher if what you’re eating is any good – for yourself, and the environment. Can fish really be “free range”, and organic? What does that even mean when it comes to seafood? Some fish like tuna, shark…
The idea is simple: swap it, don’t throw it away! But before The Clothing Exchange can invite you to turn through your wardrobe and trade garments, they first need a team to host their events. If you’re interested in welcoming a Clothing Exchange to your city or neighbourhood, this could be a great chance to start…
Inspired by the urge to bring their Parramatta community together through crafting and making, The Elm Tree – Handmade in Australia is a pop-up market opening in the Church Street Mall’s Connection Arcade this Saturday September 28th. Supported by Parramatta Council and Pop Up Parramatta, the handmade marketplace will stock wares from 20 local artists and designers with…
In Australia, we often take our basic needs like clean water and fresh air for granted. But with pollution on the rise, people all over the world are still struggling to inhale decent air on a daily basis. According to the World Health Organisation, there are direct links between poor air quality and around 2…
Every October, not-for-profit organisation One Girl invite men and women, boys and girls to frock up in a school dress in the name of their major annual fundraiser, Do It In A Dress. “The concept is easy – you pick any challenge you like, raise a minimum of $300, and do it in a school dress,” says one of 2013’s…
No more cries of ‘I’m bored’ this school holiday season – there are Spring workshops for kiddos happening right around the country! Down in Sydney, The School are running a special Holiday Program including French 101 with Sophie Thé on Sept 28th and Photography for Kids with Carine Thevenau on Sept 29th, followed by a…
Since launching a modest range of jeans back in the 90s, Australian label Sass & Bide have been going from strength to strength (they’re even about to open their first international flagship store in New York). On the side, the design duo have recently partnered with The Ethical Fashion Initiative to create a limited edition run of purse, clutch…
This year marks the first annual Fairtrade Awards: an initiative shining a light on Australian companies (and individuals) who are actively taking steps to support farmers and their communities in developing countries. Australians voted for their favourite Certified Fairtrade products, with Qi Detox Tea winning the national product category and Etiko’s hitop sneakers taking out…
If you loved the work of Gemma Anastasiou, here’s another new designer utilising the beauty of pressed flowers for her stunning graduate collection. A Womenswear student from the prestigious Central Saint Martins school in London, Jennie Hah developed a collection of six looks made entirely of biodegradable materials including Kraft paper fabric, bio resin and…
In the wake of the tragic Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, there has been even more pressure on fashion labels to be open and transparent about their supply chain. That’s where the recent The Truth Behind The Barcode report comes in. By looking at 128 brands operating in Australia and assessing how they are tracking…
While there’s no shame in going weak at the knees for a shiny new gadget every now and then, but that doesn’t mean we should neglect to deal with our old ones responsibly. Looking to round up the some 23 million unused phones lying around Australian homes right now, MobileMuster are once again putting out the call…
EcoXpo is back and bigger than ever, with another stellar program of exhibitors from all walks of eco life! Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is the site for this long weekend of green goodness, running from September 20-22. On Friday, an all-day seminar event features a star-studded lineup of Australian and international guests, including Costa, David Ritter,…