Plastic is everywhere. and it may seem hard to think how can we stop using it. An estimated 20,700 tonnes of plastic are disposed of in landfill sites throughout Australia every year. We cannot continue using plastic like this. One way to reduce this is to buy refillable containers like spray bottles. When it is time to get more just buy the bulk refill amount or the concentrate and dilute. Over time, you'll buy and dispose of fewer containers. Have a look at the products in

Just a few quick words about shopping and being a more conscious consumer. Grabbing a few items in the supermarket and placing them in a plastic bag may seem harmless…what can one bag do to the environment? However, over a year it builds up. If you do a weekly shop, you will have collected up to 2000 plastic bags or more in five years which ends up in landfill. Hard to believe. On the other hand if we reused or recycled one ton of plastic bags, that is like saving energy that

I was hoping to post this yesterday, but as most parents will understand school holiday time can be a bit hectic. It is good to be around the kids and their friends, and it still amazes me how grown up they are getting, but you do have to keep them occupied. Another way to help eliminate plastic from your life is to buy in bulk. Buying in bulk makes sense, as not only will you save on packaging, but you’ll save money (as bulk food often comes at a discounted rate) and, if you

For many of you, I am guessing you bring lunch to work or you need to pack lunches for your kids. One thing you can do to be part of Plastic Free July is to eliminate as much packaging from your lunch. It means out are plastic bags, throw away plastic cartons and plastic lined boxes, like crisps, packaged snack bars and pre-made lunches. Instead in are reusable lunch boxes, reusable bags and drink bottles. One benefit of having nude lunches is not only is it good for the envi

Who doesn’t like having a coffee or a hot brew in the morning? Many of us use the convenience of buying our drinks from a café or bistro, however with these hot drinks (and many cold drinks) comes single use disposable cups. If you thought that these single use cups are recyclable, you are wrong. Many are lined with a plastic and some claim to be biodegradable, but many are not, which means they don't compots fully and the plastic film breaks down into microparticles. Polluti

Plastic Free July has begun and we know there are a few of you out there not sure where to start. To some it can feel a bit daunting if you think you must change your whole lifestyle, but that is not the case. It is like starting any new hobby or skill – it just takes some practice. Also, just making one or two changes at a time, is far easier than going all in at first. Over July we will be sharing plastic-free living tips to give you a nudge towards a more eco-friendly life