From reef to rainforest, our planet is in the midst of a mass extinction event – the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the time of the dinosaurs. Loss of plant and animal biodiversity is sucking the life out of Earth’s ecosystems. And it’s progressing at an alarming pace. Between one and five species…
We Australians consume textiles at twice the regular global rate, buying up roughly 27kgs of new clothes every year. For the average Australian woman, that amounts to well over 2,000kgs of garments worn and discarded. Numbers are one thing – but what do you suppose a lifetime’s worth of clothing might look like? The World’s…
For the sixth year running, Baptist World Aid Australia – in partnership with Tearfund New Zealand – has released its ‘The Truth Behind the Barcode’ Ethical Fashion Report. The 2019 report, published on April 10, is broader in scope than ever before. This time around, researchers examined 130 companies representing 480 brands, including 50 newcomers….
We could barely contain our joy when we stumbled upon The Fruitful Kitchen – beautifully designed little cookbooks printed in small quantities in Melbourne, using only recycled and FSC papers. With each book containing 13 eclectic, mostly vegetarian recipes featuring seasonal produce, the aim of their delicious game is to get people excited about each…
Settled between the glistening beaches and resplendent hinterland of Byron Bay, Stone & Wood Brewing Co. honours the bygone age of the traditional village brewer – with its unwavering connection to community and place. Ten years ago, after leaving their jobs at multinational beer companies, friends Brad Rogers, Jamie Cook and Ross Jurisich relocated to…
The calendar of the South West’s Nyoongar people includes six annual seasons – Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang – which all reflect the changes in the natural world that come with the passing of time. Each is traditionally used as a guide to what to harvest and where to move across the land. We’ve…
Building a philosophy based on kindness and respect has allowed Lauren Brisbane, Director of the Sunshine Coast’s QCamel dairy, to foster a business not reliant on her camels, but in partnership with them. When it seems like there’s an ever-growing list of things that can be milked – some of which seem more ludicrous…
This International Women’s Day, take inspiration from the wise words of several women creating great change across the world. Illustration by Ailie Banks – another inspiring Australian woman who uses art as a vehicle for acceptance and change. ………………………………. Fifteen-year-old Swedish activitst Greta Thunberg, speaking at the 2018 UN Climate Conference. The year 2078, I will…
Sustainable living advocate Rebecca Sullivan has made an art form of natural living, with books on everything from edible flowers to using herbs for health and wellbeing, as well as running a ‘Granny Skills’ program that brings communities of women together to preserve the culture, skills, knowledge and traditions of our elders. Here, she shares her very…
Hurrah, our Autumn Issue 41 goes on sale today! We look at our connection with nature and each other – starting with the evocative, powerful ‘Endangered’ cover photo series by Tamara Dean. A comment on how humans interact with our surroundings, the series was shot on the Great Barrier Reef, and is a striking reminder…
Our wardrobes may evolve with us, but it can be tricky to have one that reflects our present needs, style and even size. Outside influences – including trends and those ever-present pesky sales – lead to us ending up with a bunch of clothes that just don’t go well together. All too often we buy…
Have you made your very own #peppermintplaysuit yet? This exclusive, super-cute pattern was designed exclusively for us by In The Folds and is brought to you in partnership with our good friends at The Fabric Store – take a look at their website to check out their review and see how they whipped up this number…