There are so many amazing eco-friendly products from Us and the Earth, it is so hard to pick just 3! But here goes....
1. I absolutely love my Reusable Glass Tea bottle! I have the lovely emerald green bottle and I use it regularly for herbal tea when I’m on the go or spending a long day at Uni!
2. The Konjac Sponge Trio are total game changers for my bathroom routine. They are so versatile and I like to use them for both my skin care and shower routines
3. My Cotton Vegetable Bags have really changed the way I buy fresh produce and has been super helpful in reduce my plastic waste with grocery shopping
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Where does your passion for sustainability come from?
Ever since I was young, my family has had very specific eco habits without our home due to the severe droughts that Australia experienced in my childhood. Whilst they are now not as extreme, it has meant that moving into adulthood I have continued to make many changes in order to pursue a more eco-conscious lifestyle. My sustainability journey was also fostered when a few years ago in high school I took a subject called Philosophy, which encouraged me to look at alternative perspectives in regards to ethics, the good life and minimalism. This encouraged me to be even more proactive in making changes in my life and have given me the push to to study a Bachelor of Environment and Society to help educate the community and inform policy in regards to the environment and ways to reduce our impact
What is your best piece of advice for people starting their eco journey?
The biggest thing I have learnt so far is that being more eco conscious does not mean purging all of your things and replacing them with environmentally friendly products - to truly take a step in the right direction, you can use what you already have, start from where you are comfortable and do what you can moving forward to replace your habits with ones that are more sustainable. Any changes you are making, big or small, are wonderful and equally as valuable.
I am obsessed with the Soap Berries. I love that these provide a multipurpose waste free option and that they are 100% biodegradable. I currently put them in my compost/worm farm but you can even just scatter them into your garden beds.
The silicon stretch lids – I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I bought clingwrap! These are such a simple swap and so easy to use.
I love the washable sponges. They are such a cute addition to the kitchen – people always comment on these (the Llama’s are a favourite!) You can keep washing these and once they are at the end of their life, pop them in the compost to feed your plants!
Where does your passion for sustainability come from?
I think a lot comes from my heritage, both my Grandma and Baba were into sustainability and low tox in different ways. Whilst I did a little here and there, it didn’t really click for me until I fell pregnant with my son. I became very aware of the excess created and that we needed to do better to provide a happier earth for the future.
What is some advoice to give those just starting on their eco journey?
Try focusing on making small changes when you are able to and do the best possible for you. You don’t need to change everything at once (that would also create unnecessary waste). Try starting with one area or task first and just switching a certain product when it is time to repurchase.
Wow everything is amazing, thanks again for all of you’re help, with my allergies you’re profusely have made me feel normal again 💕
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