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Ways to Make Your Home & Household More Eco-Friendly
Our homes are where we want to feel healthy, safe and supported, all while making sure it’s eco-friendly and ticks the sustainability boxes of approval. With life being ever so full it can be challenging to keep up – to be organised, have a clean kitchen, and keep...
Top 10 Leftover Recipes to Reduce Food Waste
We’ve all got food that is leftover at some stage or another. Whether it be using up half a zucchini or avoiding composting those vegetable skins (yes, you can eat pumpkin skins - read on). Making use of leftovers, food scraps and other ingredients that are sitting...
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...
Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in your Bathroom
The kitchen is often the first place in the home where we start to reduce plastic waste and rightly so! But the bathroom is also often full of unnecessary plastic waste. Think about all those bottles – shampoo, conditioner, body wash, skin care, hair products, the...
6 Simple Ways To Go Low-Tox in Your Beauty Routine
Green is the way to go! One of the latest trends that are really worth following is a low-tox, sustainable and natural beauty routine. It’s amazing for you, everyone around you, as well as for the environment. Who says that you can’t take care of your skin concerns while also exploring natural beauty? With these simple tips, we want to encourage you to choose what’s best in the long term.
Episode 001: How much impact can a sustainable toothbrush have?
Bronwyn Kidd (00:04): Hi, 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 conversations...
5 Easy Steps to Low-Waste Living
Looking around at the state of the world, it’s clear that we can’t go on treating our planet and our bodies the way we have been. Our planet is sick and so are we. Brain fog, fatigue, skin issues and more are so common now. There are many things we can do about this,...
Low-Waste Gift Wrapping with Furoshiki
It’s officially gift-wrapping season! One of the best parts about the holidays is wrapping gifts for loved ones. But if you’ve ever had to fill a bin with wrapping paper and ribbon, you know how much waste is involved! In Australia alone, we use (and throw out) over...
How to store bread for longer
Sustainable alternatives to a bread box.
Keep your bread fresh, family happy and all without waste!
Tips for storing herbs.
Storing herbs can be a success or a very quick brown, soggy mess in the bottom of the fridge. Get the most out of your herbs today with these quick tips.
How to store avocados
Get the most out of your avocados. Salads, on toast, for vegan delights or just as a delicious snack, Avos are a go-to fruit (yes… fruit)!
5 Hacks to Try for Sustainable Travel
It can be very tricky to travel remote parts of Australia and be completely waste-free.
I’m not going to pretend to be perfect – rather I’d say we are waste aware. We are now seasoned travellers and have learnt from our time abroad that things aren’t always going to be perfect, but we know to recognise when we slip up and how to make changes for next time.
WORKSHOP: How to make beeswax wraps and keep food fresh | HOBART
You’ve likely seen beeswax wraps popping up – in your friends’ fridge, in kids lunch boxes, in the tearoom at work – we’re here to teach you all about the wonderous powers of beeswax wraps for food storage and teach you how to make them. WHEN: This...
Making the Transition: Natural Deodorant
Making the transition from either deodorant or anti-perspirant to a natural deodorant can be daunting!
Store-bought deodorant is a cosmetic used to mask or neutralize body odour. The antiperspirant in the…
A Perfect Banana Bread
Banana Bread is the perfect mid-morning snack with a hot cup of tea on a chilly day!
We adapted a recipe from David Herbert’s Complete Perfect Recipes to make it Gluten Free.
6 Ingenious Uses for Your Beeswax Wraps: Not Just for Sandwiches!
“Use this beeswax wrap instead of wrapping your sandwiches in cling wrap!”
We have heard this so many times, scratch that…we have said this SO many times. Just trying to tell people…
Meet Shuh Lee, the artist behind Dreams
Dreaming of how you want your world to look, or how happy a fridge full of gorgeous colours and feel-good designs will make you feel? When deciding on our next artist collaboration for our designer beeswax wrap range, we knew fun and vibrance were essential characteristics.
We talk to Shuh about dreams, our limited-edition Beeswax Wrap print collaboration.
THE SWAP OUT, the Silicone Food Pouch
Silicone Food Pouch. Congratulations! You’ve made the right decision! For easy meal prep and food storage, your Silicone Pouch will replace those single-use, plastic zip-lock bags that are making you feel guilty and stressed!
Keeping food fresh with Silicone Covers
Every day we make hundreds of choices, most we don’t even realise we’re making. How many of your choices are about reducing your waste?
SUSTOMi is here to help you with reducing your waste, save time, effort and money. This week’s focus is on our Silicone Covers, how and when to use them and the waste you’ll reduce by making a very easy swap out.
Let’s get realistic about your waste: a guide to planning your shopping trips for minimal waste.
A WASTE-NOT GUIDE TO YOUR WEEKLY SHOP: SAVE MONEY, TIME AND WASTE-GUILT!
Our waste issue is totally overwhelming at first. Think about the fact that all the plastic you’ve ever used is STILL on our earth, out there somewhere. Erin Rhodes is taking a realistic approach to the waste issue we’re facing, especially food waste and food packaging waste.
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 line, people didn’t have...
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!
Guide to RECYCLING at home: An OVERVIEW
You’ve watched War On Waste, you’ve read the news and now you are ready to make your contribution to helping our society move towards Zero Waste. An easy way to get started is to recycle at home. We’ve helped you get started by comping information from the council, local recycling depots and our own personal experience to help you get your recycling sorted by looking at the three main recyclables: paper and cardboard, glass and plastic.