Sustainable Living

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...

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.

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.

In the many ways we try to be more sustainable in our everyday lives, many of us dismiss or forget about composting. We think it’s too impractical or we don’t see how it would help us live a more sustainable lifestyle. All the waste you could compost at home can just decompose in a landfill anyway, can’t it?

Well, it can’t – and that’s only the beginning of why recycling is so important to living sustainably in the 21st century.

We’ve put together some of our favourite eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions you may want to pick up in 2021, to live a more sustainable lifestyle!

Christmastime is the most festive time of the year – and we all want to indulge in its celebrations and spend time with family. However, all the plastic decorations, non-recyclable wrapping paper and unwanted gifts add up for a sky-high impact on the environment. Read on to discover how to minimise this impact.