The faces cleaning up ocean plastic
A new wave of start-ups is tackling the complex challenge of cleaning up our oceans by building systems of convenience and finding new uses for the plastic polluting our planet.
Could you join the no new clothes movement?
Could you go a whole year without buying any new clothes? Those joining the No New Clothes movement experience big benefits — both to the planet and their pockets. But wouldn’t it be boring? Surprisingly, their wardrobes have never been more fresh or more fly.
Get to know the duo behind the sustainable brand, Hemp Collective
We speak to Maxine Shea who, along with her husband Mike, are the founders of Hemp Collective. Based in Byron Bay, their conscious and sustainable business does much more than just sell hemp hair, body and pet care products; is also contributes to the ongoing education of the misunderstood hemp plant.
A chat with Matt & Lentil from Grown & Gathered
We have adored Matt and Lentil from day-dot. We find out what the Grown & Gathered duo have been up to lately, which, thankfully for us wine lovers, includes crafting small-batch organic wine under their new label Minimum.
What to do when you want to save the world, but your partner doesn’t give two f**ks
We explore what it’s like to be in a relationship when you’re an activist, but your partner isn’t. We speak to three women – two of them identify as non-binary and use the pronouns they/them – as well as a relationship expert and psychologist.
Is there power in protest?
From pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong to climate strikes to Black Lives Matter, mass protests are on the rise globally, but in an increasingly digital world have marches lost their power?
Fire Country: Aboriginal Fire Management
No more blindness, no more pardons. Look around. It’s time to get uncomfortable with what has really been going on — to our land, to our people, to our elders, to our ancestors. We must take care of our Country. We must learn to fall in love with our land. We must look to our First Nation peoples, listen well and learn.
Urban gardening: The beauty of growing your own
For Byron Smith, gardening is the ultimate lesson in surrender, patience and presence. Byron’s love for nature and growing food led him to start Urban Growers, a company mindfully designing edible gardens and urban farms. Knowing how to grow your own food — even if it’s some herbs on your balcony — is a life skill you need in your repertoire. Why? Because gardening is about more than just growing food. It’s actively participating in a practice that’s building a greener future.
Belonging in a new city: A wild goose chase
When you first move to a new country, it can be hard to find your groove. Charlie Hale discovers that belonging has almost nothing to do with the city itself, and everything to do with its inhabitants.
Experiencing eco-anxiety?
Anxious about the future of the planet? Don’t worry, us too. A great deal of climate fear comes from being afraid of how you’ll be able to cope in the face of change or disaster. Here, we take an in-depth look at how to forge forward.