Five hundred thousand. That’s how many tonnes of timber waste are disposed of every year in Victoria alone – or looked at another way, an awful lot of trees that are going to waste. So it’s great to hear that Waste Converters Recycling and the Victorian Woodworking Association are doing their bit to turn things around…
In another positive step forward for the mainstreaming of green fashion, iconic denim brand Levi’s have just announced a new WasteLess Denim Collection which will be made from a minimum of 20% post consumer recycled waste. This new collection, part of the Spring 2013 range, will use more than 3.5 million recycled plastic bottles and…
Nico Underwear hasn’t even reached its first birthday but it is already making history! The brand has just become the first Aussie underwear line to be accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA). Nico joins 75 other accredited homegrown labels, which means that their clothing is made under ethical conditions, where workers receive fair wages and…
The much-maligned Yarra river is the lifeblood of the city of Melbourne, not that its brown hue gives it that appearance. But this Friday, the river terrace at Federation Square will be a fantastic riot of vital colour as it is lined in rugs – all as part of an attempt to set the world…
Festivals, beach dates, barbecues – red is not a good colour when it comes to our complexions, but the wear and tear on our skin from general summer sun-lovin’ can be more than just cosmetic. Queensland has the highest rate of melanoma in the world, and the sweaty summer months are prime time for those…
Being a responsible and environmentally-minded citizen is much easier on a full stomach. With this in mind, design studio TMOD and Yulli’s restaurant got together to and developed the Veggie Patch Van which brings Sydneysiders delicious vegetarian food in fine enviro-friendly style. The van itself is a perfect visual feast; a converted Winnebago with its…
If you have a knack for innovation lurking inside you, now’s the time to get creative and let your product see the light of day! The 2012 installment of Brightgreen’s Switched On competition is now open for entries. Designers from all backgrounds are invited to submit their clever ideas for any kind of product that is…
If you’re a keen blogger or amauter designer and want to give your skills a bit of a fine tune, Simone Madigan from States of Nature is bringing her travelling My Blog Workshop to Brisbane’s artisan gallery in early November. Guests will be able to select from three workshops – Photoshop for Bloggers, Blog Design…
Lauren Conrad proves there is life after reality TV, with the celebrity designer recently launching an eco accessories collection in partnership with lifestyle brand BlueAvocado. Better known as ‘LC’ from well known TV series Laguna Beach and The Hills, Conrad has created XO(eco), a collection of travel, cosmetic and storage bags, made with repreve, a…
Following on from huge success of their debutante year, Undress Brisbane 2012 promised guests an even bigger night of fashion, fun and frivolity – all with a focus on sustainable design. Vintage clothing displays, recycled fabric decorations and gorgeous light installations left the Chinatown carpark unrecognisable, while crowds admired QUT-designed eco furniture and put their feet up…
In case you haven’t heard the news, Brisbane-bred market to rival all markets, Suitcase Rummage, has spread its wings and flown south with new events popping up in Melbourne and Canberra. Boasting stallholders from all walks of life selling handmade arts and recycled clothing and knick-knacks out of suitcases, Rummage is always a fun, frenetic…
Teeki are a terrific company showing us how fashion and green should go hand in hand by leading the way in sustainable and stylish activewear. A US based operation which makes bikinis and activewear out of recycled plastic water bottles, Teeki talks about creating a ‘Greenstream’, which is all about bringing a ‘going green’ attitude…