Sustainable Living

Hi, I’m Lydia aka Sustainabilitybitch and I’ve been vegan (or there about!) for around two years. Seeing as it’s Veganuary, we thought I could sha...

Cast iron is a durable and long-lasting material that is often used for cookware, but it can still develop rust over time. If you have a cast iron pan or other item that has developed rust, you may be wondering how you can remove it in an eco-friendly way. Here are some options to try...

Fashion is built on a linear structure where clothes have a short lifespan. Still, for a promised future, the fashion industry needs to be circular by considering all steps of the product cycle from sourcing to the end of its life, where it can be recycled into something new.

While a warm winter may sound nice on the surface, the truth is that heatwaves like these are becoming more frequent and intense due to human-induced climate change. This can lead to all sorts of problems, from droughts and wildfires to more severe storms and flooding. In short, it's no joke.

Pangolins are small, nocturnal animals native to Africa and Asia. They are known for their unique scales made of keratin, which they use to defend themselves from predators. However, pangolins are now the most heavily poached mammal in the world and are at risk of extinction due to illegal hunting and habitat destruction.

The food industry is responsible for one-quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions

The food on your plate has been on a journey; from being harvested, mixed, combined, packaged, and then shipped requires heaps of energy and cost.

We all need to rethink and question the way we food shop, what we eat and how we depose of it. We have pulled together some easy steps to help you and your family become conscious food shoppers while saving on the pennies!

Sometimes the simple way is the best, so by looking at our history, we can incorporate knowledge and practices into our lives that will contribute to a greener future, help save money and get us through the winter.

Leaf mould is simply decomposed leaves but there’s nothing simple about all the benefits it provides for the soil. It also has various uses in the garden and leaf mould is free.

Attracting unwanted pests is one of the main concerns that new composters have. They don’t want a stinky pile of decaying debris near their home that attracts rats and other pests. Agreed. No one wants that and when a pile of compost is done correctly, there will not be an offensive odour emitting from or pests coming to it.

As summer is winding down you may be tempted to put away the garden tools and forget about the gardening chores until next spring. That would be a ...

Once you’ve got your compost bin, vermicomposter or compost pile set up at home, you can regularly refer to this guide to check about any items you’re unsure of. In a few weeks or months, composting will likely become second nature and you will no longer need to look up what can and cannot go in your compost bin.

Every household produces enough waste to create tons of compost, but to be able to make all of this ‘Black Gold’ we need to choose a compost bin or system that suits our needs. Here we summarise plastic, wooden, tumbler, bokashi and DIY options for composting bins.