THE LAST WORD: DOING BAD BETTER

How satisfying is it when you find a product, business or service that’s ‘good’? I’m talking ‘good’ in the ethical, healthy, sustainable and all-round awesome...

THE LAST WORD: A LIFE WITHOUT WASTE

I was told recently that zero-waste living is on-trend. The lifestyle I have been living for over 18 months has become a hot topic, and...

Plastic free July: five top tips

As Plastic Free July kicks off in 130 countries around the world, we’ve rounded-up some of the easiest ways to show pesky plastics the door....

Plastic China

We all know recycling has huge benefits for our planet – but have you ever considered the human cost of a process that involves sorting...

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

If your idea of a relaxing holiday involves lounging about an eco-treehouse immersed in a natural wonderland in the warmth of tropical Far North Queensland,...

The case for doing less laundry

If your dirty clothes pile is perpetually enormous, we’ve got news to make your day: apparently we’re all far too studious when it comes to keeping...

5 climate change documentaries to watch now

When all’s chugging along pretty nicely in your world – and perhaps even more so when it’s not – it’s easy to get a bit...

The story of microfibres

It seems a touch far-fetched, the idea that little bits of your favourite jumper or dress could be massively contributing to marine pollution, slowly morphing into...

Ten eco-warriors to thank this International Women’s Day

If recent global events have you feeling like our world is currently taking several giant steps backwards, here’s some cheerier news. Across the planet, courageous...

The Slow Clothing Project

There’s a palpable feeling of satisfaction that comes from making clothes yourself – the dress you sewed, the jumper you knitted and even that favourite pair of...

Wild About WOMADelaide

Craving new experiences, but can’t quite afford that ’round-the-world plane ticket? Assembling talent from every corner of the globe, WOMADelaide brings 500 contemporary and traditional...

Raise Your Voice

Australian climate change-awareness non-profit 1 Million Women‘s new campaign has been in the works for a year – and it’s music to our ears! They’ve transformed iconic 80s pop tune ‘You’re the Voice’...