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Eva McKinley – The Last Straw
At first, Eva thought that swapping single use straws with biodegradable straws was the answer, when she realised that a biodegradable option was not the best solution to her sustainable concerns, The Last Straw was born.
Talking sustainability with David Painter of Sush Sushi in Hobart
When it's lunch time and you want to get food on the go, you'll know the difficulties faced when it comes to grabbing a quick meal that doesn't involve plastic packaging in some form. Some local companies here in Hobart are dedicated to changing this, though. We...
How to keep your garden bee friendly
On their journey from garden to garden, each bee visits between fifty and one hundred flowers on a single trip, collecting nectar and pollen. A single bee’s forage produces around one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in their lifetime … which doesn’t seem that much!
And yet, there is always a great supply of honey countrywide; our bees are certainly busy. How can you to keep your garden bee friendly?
Are bag libraries sparking a trend that’s here to stay in the zero waste movement?
Are bag libraries sparking a trend that’s here to stay in the zero waste movement? I met up with Sarah Bury, the driving force behind the plastic wise movement here in the greater Hobart area. It’s fascinating how a small idea, like creating a reusable bag culture...
Beeswax Wrap Production: Our Mission For Achieving Zero Waste
In our little studio in Hobart, our bees are always busy creating our beeswax wraps. We do create a high-quality product, and you will usually see the stylised finished product! However, in true transparency, there are many areas where...
The Hidden (And Surprising!) Tea-Bag Lurker: Plastic
Cup of tea? Don’t mind if we do, thanks! As a nation, we’re a little smitten with a good cup of tea. And this love affair is fully justified; is there really anything more satisfying than a hot cup of brew that you can dunk your...
zero waste camping challenges when bushwalking in Tasmania
How do you approach Zero Waste when you’re out walking or camping? At Easter we made the most of the public holiday weekend and headed out on one of the best hikes in Tasmania. Located in the Tasmanian highlands the Walls of Jerusalem is an old and elegant alpine...
Bees Wax Cloth For Wrapping Food: A Step Back In History
Peek in to your kitchen. We bet the refrigerator is a central feature? It keeps our dairy cool, our soda’s chilled, our ingredients fresh and tasty; it’s certainly something we take for granted. And yet, even a few generations down the family...
Behind the Design: Introducing Our Newest Print From Local Tasmanian Artist Christina Graham
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Sustomi? Local Artist Christina Graham introduces you to her newest print; Tropical Fronds!
With the release of our newest Beeswax Wrap Pattern, we’re giving you a unique insight into our design process. At Sustomi we’re passionate about waste reduction and helping our community live waste free but, we also feel that Zero Waste should be stylish!
Zero Waste Origami Picnic
Origami boxes are a fun, creative way to use you Sustomi beeswax food wraps! At our Saturday market stall we share tips and ideas for using your wraps at home. One idea is to fold your wrap to create a bowl or box for snacks. Origami boxes are great for sharing summer picnics or barbeques with friends. If you are heading to the park or beach you can also fold your wrap to create a pouch. A pouch can be a great way to share fresh fruit with friends or to transport biscuits for an afternoon snack. In this blog we’ll show you step by step instructions for you to make your own origami box or pouch with your beeswax food wraps! You can fold your wraps in many creative ways, here are just our top two ideas for keeping your food fresh and delicious!