Zero Waste : Simple Life – aspiring to a life lived well
I aspire to a zero waste household. We’re not there yet, but we are actively working on it.…
Re-wilding: deepening our connection with self, place and indigenous culture through local plants
My garden is filled with native bush tucker plants – edible plants that are from this place. Understanding…
Making Peace with the Earth and Becoming Seeds of Change
Vandana Shiva‘s work is a great inspiration to me, and has been since I first met her in…
Are you a hippie?
Do you believe in peace and non-violence? Do you care about the future of the planet and all…
Plastic-free shopping – how to avoid coming home with a bagful of unnecessary plastic.
When reducing plastic waste is a core goal while out shopping for household needs, there are so many…
Pop-up Carport Cafe – cultivating community conversation & conservation through youth social enterprise
All afternoon people from around our ecovillage community and beyond were dropping by our carport to visit Maia’s…
On happiness, gratefulness, simplicity, common sense and meaning
We all want to be happy. This is something we all share in common. Gratefulness brings happiness. It…
How can I reduce plastic use and waste?
Exploring ways to eliminate plastic dependence means rethinking the ways we have done many things in our daily…
Plastic-free food wrapping: simple and natural alternatives to reduce waste
I am determined to reduce the creation of plastic waste in our household. It constantly surprises me, even…
Morag’s ‘do-nothing’ approach to pest management – a peaceful way of gardening.
I have a ‘do-nothing’ approach to managing pests in my garden. It’s not an idle or lazy approach,…