Sustainable Towels for Your Next Beach Holiday

The Summer Chaser sells towels that are mindfully made of recycled plastic waste. This was the first time I’ve tried a sustainable towel so I was a little intrigued. The Australian brand is based in Melbourne and launched in 2019. They were keen to create a line of towels that would decrease traveller’s impact on the…

ByEmma Crameri09/01/20230Comments

Environment Sustainability

A Fashionista’s Guide to Purchasing Sustainable Clothing

There’s a huge cost associated with fashion, and it spans well beyond the price tag. The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful, meaning that our wardrobes are costly from an environmental standpoint. According to the World Bank, 10% of annual global carbon emissions can be attributed to the fashion industry, and 93 billion cubic meters of…

ByBeau Peters06/02/20220Comments

Environment Sustainability

5 Aveda Products To Be More Sustainable

With the new year almost upon us, let's support the brands who are leading the change and consistently finding new and innovative ways to protect the environment. What I love about Aveda is its belief in the importance of environmental sustainability when it comes to business. Just imagine if every brand took the same viewpoint. Aveda's…

ByRobyn Foyster29/12/20210Comments

Food & Drink

Melbourne’s Trendy Fitzroy Opens a Sustainable Coles Local

Fitzroy is one of Melbourne’s trendiest suburbs and now boasts a sustainable-focused Coles Local supermarket aimed at reducing plastic waste and costs. Fitzroy Coles Local Features Customers will be able to reduce plastic waste with these exciting features: an olive oil refill station from Squeaky Gate Growers Co a range of refillable shampoos, conditioners, body…

ByEmma Crameri29/06/20210Comments

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

Get Ready for Plastic Free July with Happy Human

Happy Human is lifting the lid on progress by reimagining home and personal care products to end single-use plastic. There’s a new way of cleaning in town, so move over single-use bottles. Reusable and refillable bottles have reached the mainstream. Happy Human has created a range of products that contain gentle ingredients without the hefty…

ByEmma Crameri23/06/20210Comments

Destinations Homes Lifestyle & Homes Travel & Leisure

Travel More Sustainably With Airbnb – Australia’s Top Environmentally Conscious Listings!

As consumers continue to look for ways to be more environmentally conscious in their day to day lives, Airbnb hosts are shining a light (solar powered of course) on sustainable tourism options to assist guests to lower their carbon footprint without sacrificing modern conveniences. In fact, there are over 319,000 sustainable homes on Airbnb, with Australia…

ByThe Carousel05/09/20190Comments

Videos World

Edwina Bartholomew Speaks To Icon By Design Co-Founders

Father/son team David and Adam Light saw a gap in the Australian market for timeless design, beautifully crafted solid timber furniture at an affordable price point, so they developed a unique business model to fill that gap. Icon By Design recognises customers want to discover style and product choices on their social networks such as Facebook…

ByPresenter11/12/20180Comments

Fashion News & Trends

Conscious Exclusive: H&M Sustainable Fashion Collection

Proving nothing is impossible, H&M have further cemented their standing as fashion leaders with the launch of their 2017 Conscious Exclusive collection of dreamy and beautiful pieces in sustainable materials. The new Conscious Exclusive collection pushes the boundaries in both sustainability and style to include the pioneering sustainable material BIONIC® – a recycled polyester made from…

ByEmine Mehmet14/02/20170Comments

Health Nutrition Parenting Wellness & Health

Weather Presenter Magdalena Roze Eats Her Placenta

The 33-year-old TV presenter and meteorologist revealed in her self-titled blog that she takes the pills to assist in recovery and increase breast milk supply. Magdalena joins a long list of celebrities including Kim Kardashian, January Jones and Holly Madison who have eaten their own placenta for the powerful health benefits. “The thought of eating my own…

ByThe Carousel08/02/20160Comments

Careers Finance Homes

IKEA’s New Sustainable Initiative

IKEA have been pioneers in the sustainable space for a long time, with their solar panels and wind farms making history around the world. On a local front, their Tempe store in Sydney boasts 4,000 solar roof panels, while 19,000 panels are installed on stores across the country. But few people know about their People, Planet,…

ByEmine Mehmet06/10/20153Comments