Waste is a big problem. But you already knew that right? We caught up with Kaitlyn Gillies to talk zero waste, consumerism and fashion. Continue Reading
Talking Zero Waste with Kaitlyn Gillies
Ethical and Sustainable
The Difficulty of Making Ethical Decisions
A little while ago I gave a talk at Pop CBR, a wonderful store dedicated to selling products made by local Canberra makers. I spoke on conscious consumerism, particularly the difficulty of making ethical decisions and how this is different for everyone. Since then I have had quite a few interesting conversations with friends and readers about the grey areas of sustainability. Can you still feel good about wearing glitter nail polish? How ethical is it to buy fast fashion but from a small local business? It can feel impossible to do the right thing. This is a difficult question… Continue Reading
Why you should consider switching to a Natural Deodorant
It wasn’t until I moved out of home that I was forced to comb the supermarket shelves to choose my own deodorant, that I bothered to learn anything about it Continue Reading
Clothes and Accessories made from Recycled Materials
As part of embracing circularity and extending the life of discarded materials, a growing number of brands are creating new products from recycled goods. Continue Reading
All About Waste, Plastic and Recycling – What You Can Do
Waste is a huge problem. As Annie Leonard from Greenpeace USA says: ‘There is no such thing as “away”. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.’ And that somewhere is generally into landfill. In recent decades, the volume of waste we produce here in Australia has rapidly increased so much so that we are now one of the most wasteful nations in the developed world. The ABC’s War on Waste program has played an important role in encouraging Australians to question the way we consume and the way we dispose of the waste associated with that consumption. Research… Continue Reading
How to shop for Sustainable Fashion in Canberra
A lot of us want to shop in a more conscious way. But it can be hard to know where to start. Here is our guide to shop for sustainable fashion in Canberrra Continue Reading
How to Style – Pre-loved Pieces
To mark fashion revolution week, I have styled a few of my favourite pre-loved finds with existing pieces in my wardrobe. Continue Reading
Building a Conscious Wardrobe – Pop CBR does sustainable fashion with Emma Leiden
Join us for a FREE evening of sustainable fashion at Pop CBR on Tuesday 30th April! Leiden editor Emma Leiden will be talking about conscious consumerism Continue Reading