It must be the month for Japanese inspiration in my life! A couple of weeks ago I borrowed ‘The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up‘ from the library by Japanese author, Marie Kondo. And today, my mum-in-law and I went to a Pop-up shop, Wabi Sabi Designz over in Slade Point which sells fashion + homewares…
Tag: Queensland
Zero Waste Home
I just finished reading Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson. Great read. Lots of helpful tips about to live a full wholesome life without producing much if any waste. I don’t really want to take it back to the Library! But for all you Eco Mackay-ites out there, it is now available for lending again….
A Trashy Trip to the Markets
When I go to the markets at the Mackay Showgrounds, I love the atmosphere, I love supporting local farmers and I love eating the delicious produce! But, every Saturday I make an excuse about going . “I’m too late. All the good fruit & veg will be gone” ; “I’ve missed my friend so I…
Eco Crusade
Crusade [kruːˈseɪd/] (noun) is defined as: ‘a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.’ – Google Dictionary When I started my blog a few months ago it, I hoped it would: 1. hold me accountable to my pledge for a more eco existence in 2016 2. give me some direction in my new life as a…
2016 Eco Calendar
So this is the plan for my 2016 Eco Crusade. Each month, I’ll post a summary of my goals. Let’s see how we go! On the 26th October 2015, while on holiday, I wrote down what I wanted to achieve in 2016. I’m usually a ‘gunna’ kind of person and so here it is, the…
Urban Farming
Urban Farming. Doesn’t that sound exciting?! So much more exciting than ‘vegetable garden in the back yard’! I’m excited about this ‘segment’ of my eco crusade. Yet again, I always come up with an excuse for not growing my own veggies. And the excuses are normally to do with our climate. There is a fairly small…
Do you really need a bag?
In the lead up to my year long challenge, I’ve been thinking about the tasks I will set myself each month. I know that July will be Plastic-Free so I want to make sure the tasks set prior to July will help me with a plastic free challenge. I’ve been thinking about it a lot…
Eco Inspiration
I’ve always wanted to live in a more eco conscious way but I’ve always had an excuse. Too expensive, too busy, too inconvenient etc etc Over the years, various people/stories have inspired me but again I’ve always made excuses as to why I can’t apply the principles to my life. This time, I’m going to bite the…
Mosquito Power
“If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito!” Wise words from Anita Roddick, the founder of The Body Shop. I first stumbled across the philosophies and teachings of Roddick in her book, Business as Unusual. So many wonderful ideas aligning with the environment.
Plastic not so Fantastic
This morning, I woke up. I looked at my plastic watch and changed out of my plastic pyjamas. I had a shower standing in a plastic bath, washed my hair with shampoo from a plastic bottle. Then I cleaned my teeth with a plastic toothbrush and toothpaste from a plastic tube. I fed my daughter breakfast…
Nature Lovers Club
From a young age, I’ve been interested in nature and the environment. But until my daughter was born, I ranted and raved about the environment but never actually took serious steps to minimise my own disruption. If we don’t all take steps to improve the way we live and the impact that we have on the environment,…
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