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sustainable-home Give Away
$1200+ We have partnered with some seriously AWESOME eco brands for this prize draw to help you on your low waste journey. Our incredible $1200+ prize consists of: @sustomi - $250 voucher for sustomi.com.au @spottedquoll - $213 worth homewares product: large and...
Our Best and Favourite Reusable Coffee Cup Alternatives
Why we should use reusable coffee cups Did you know that most coffee cups can’t be recycled? Most paper-based cups are lined with a polyethylene membrane, meaning they are not recyclable, and are not biodegradable! According to Sustainability Victoria, Australians on...
Great Ways to Use Silicone Food Covers in your Kitchen
What would happen if you stopped using plastic wrap in your household? The good news is, it’s possible, and it’s not going to start a world war. Silicone covers are a great reusable and vegan alternative to cling wrap, and we reckon they have more uses than just...
The Low Waste Way To Enjoy Drinks
On average, Australians use an estimated 10 million straws per day, adding up to 3.5 billion straws being used per year by Australians alone (Sustainability Victoria, 2020; Clean Up Australia, 2020). So what can we do to reduce the amount of waste straws are creating?...
Pumpkin Gnocchi; Seasonal Autumn Recipes
Pumpkin Gnocchi: change up your recipes with this delicious home made pasta!
We actually made the gnocchi with gluten-free flour, it works well for both GF and Non-GF flours!
11 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Food – Surplus, Storage, and Maximization
Sometimes you have enough, and sometimes you’ve got to make to do with just enough. In times of surplus, it’s great to use what we have on hand to plan ahead and prepare for next week. Think like the squirrel; only make sure you remember where you’re burying your...
How to Meal Plan and Work Out What Food You Need
Deciding what you need to buy, how much and what to do when you get home I’m a believer in allowing for flexibility and adaptability in life, this includes the food we eat. Sometimes I like planning my meals, sometimes not, but I know when I do plan my meals, it...
SUSTOMi How to guide: Batch Cooking
Sometimes, the most stressful part of the day can be preparing dinner. You’re tired, possibly rushed, if you have kids they’re likely playing up – it can all be a little overwhelming! One of the best ways to reduce stress is to always have something on hand to serve...
Embracing A Lifestyle By Throwing Away Less
Bronwyn Kidd (00:04): Hi there and welcome to the life freshly sorted podcast. I'm Bronwyn Kidd, the creator of SUSTOMi, and this is the show where I'll be bringing you some of the latest, greatest ideas, stories, resources, and some of the most interesting...
Episode 009: A Guide to Zero Waste Shopping
Bronwyn Kidd (00:04): Hi there and welcome to the life freshly sorted podcast. I'm Bronwyn Kidd, the creator of SUSTOMi, and this is the show where I'll be bringing you some of the latest, greatest ideas, stories, resources, and some of the most interesting...