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seductive or sustainable. how to decorate a home sustainably.

creating a home that suits your individual style means that we should aim to purchase items we love and that stand the test of time. it’s seductive to just buy the latest, cheap trends, but why not embrace a more sustainable solution instead? here are some of my favourite tips on how you can furnish your home sustainably, that allows you to save money and also save planetary resources. by Anita Vandyke

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a zero waste life needs a zero waste kit. giveaway enclosed.

we live in a disposable society. from plastic bags at supermarkets, the disposable water bottle we buy at the convenience store, the straw we use to drink our green smoothie, the coffee cup we use for our daily coffee – every one of these items, all used for less than fifteen minutes, will sit in our landfill for hundreds of years. quite simply, the math just doesn’t add up. luckily there is a solution, firstly we can simply say no to these disposable items. secondly, we can replace these items with reusables. here are some of my favourite brands that are good quality, well priced and most of all, live up to their sustainable ethos.

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take your hot drink repertoire up several notches this winter with some of these magical hot drink recipes.

winter doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom if we embrace it and all it has to offer. one of the best things about winter is the excuse to enjoy more warm drinks then we might at other times of the year. preparing an amazing hot drink to enjoy by yourself or share with friends can be made into a ceremonial practice, emoting feelings of groundedness and self-worth. well made hot drinks can also be deeply nourishing for the body as well as the mind. i’m not talking any old hot drink here, i’m talking in the realm of turkish delight hot chocolates and turmeric coconut chai’s. to snuggle up on the couch with one of these in hand, encased in your favourite mug is some of the best soul food around. take your hot drink repertoire up several notches this winter with some of these magical drinks. Author: Katie White, Olive Wood Vegan

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lots of land, lots of history. 3 queensville is a [good]ie

way back in 1887 a sprawling plot of land north west of melbourne was carved up and given the regal name of the queensville estate. just off geelong rd, and moments from west footscray train station, the area gradually grew into a vibrant suburb that was later coined kingsville. by the 1930s there was already an eclectic mix of homes on queensville st, each representing the rich architectural history of suburban melbourne.

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looking for a home? want some [good] property data?

good property data. looking for a property can be a very overwhelming task, to say the least. here we give you 5 tips on where to start.

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how to [reduce] your waste and save money.

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recipe: vegan [broccoli] soup

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how to make the most out of your [winter] garden.

eating in season is something a lot of us strive for and rightfully so. there are many factors that collectively make seasonal eating a much more sustainable choice. these include less food miles, reduced pesticide use and minimal storage. these same factors make for fresher produce which ultimately means more flavour too. winter gardening made simple by Olive Wood Vegan.

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be an [activist] this april.

whoever said one person can’t make a change, obviously has not met greta thunberg. a swedish, teenage environmental activist who in less than a year, has rallied millions of students to strike around the world to engage in the largest climate protests in history. we don’t all have to be greta thunbergs, but we all be everyday activists by making small, consistent changes to our everyday habits. here are some practical tips on how to be an everyday activist.

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a hot cross bun recipe that is [good] for people and our planet.

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can you save [money] and save the [planet]?

saving money and saving the planet can often feel like a contradiction, but being eco-friendly can also be budget-friendly, by applying some simple zero waste principles. living a truly zero waste life is more than a plastic-free diet, it is about wasting none of your resources, including money.

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love yourself, love the planet this [valentines] day.

in this modern age self-care can often be an excuse for over-consumption. want to feel relaxed? buy a candle. want to feel nourished? buy a new moisturiser. want to feel loved? buy a new pair of shoes. however, self-care is more than just about stuff, true self-care is an act of love that allows you time to nurture yourself, so that you can be of service to others and the world around you, more than anything, taking care of yourself is antidote to burn out. we live in a time where burnout rates are higher than ever, we need to be able to put on our oxygen masks on first, before we can look after others.

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new year. new [sustainable] you

The zero waste living movement is centred on reducing the waste you send to landfill and reducing the amount of plastic used in your life. But I want to show you that living a truly zero waste life means also not wasting your life away. Quite simply, plastic is Mother Nature’s non-renewable resource, and time is ours. We shouldn’t waste either one. Dr Anita Vandyke

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your [sustainable] christmas guide

christmas is often a time of overconsumption. overconsumption of food and overconsumptions of goods. but it doesn’t have to be this way, i’ll be sharing four ideas on how you can make this christmas season more planet-friendly and also wallet-friendly! Dr Anita Vandyke

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the [every]day activist.

climate change is the biggest issue of our generation. plastic pollution will annihilate our ocean life. our planet is on fire. as an environmentalist, i am overwhelmed by these issues and tackling these problems can seem daunting. this is why i coined the term ‘the everyday activist’. the everyday activist takes a bottom up (individual) approach, as well as a top down (policy-driven) approach. they consider the impacts of their everyday actions and how it will affect the world around them. i believe that your everyday actions are a reflection on how you will live your life. habits maketh the man, and they will ultimately define earth’s destiny. that is why, i’ve included a list of five actions we can incorporate into our everyday lives that will transform us into everyday activists. small changes can make a big cumulative difference, and today is the day to start. Dr Anita Vandyke