What you loved from Home Sanctuary in 2020
Okay, you might be thinking – why would I want to look back on 2020? And I don’t blame you. It’s a year many of us would probably rather forget. I’m a big believer in reflection though, so before we
Sustainability
How To Be A Conscious Consumer
Okay, so we know over-consuming is bad for the environment. We know that, globally, we are consuming at a much higher rate than ever before and that this isn’t sustainable. Many of us want to lower our carbon footprint, buy
Everything You Need to Know About Selling in Consignment Stores
We know that selling items independently can take a lot of effort. Taking photos with the right lighting, figuring out the right price point, organising shipping – there’s a lot involved and it can take time. So this year, I
6 Ways To Make Your Home More Sustainable
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for ways to use less of the earth’s resources and make your home more sustainable. Finding out the best ways to do this though, can be time consuming, so you’ll be
Why Facemasks Have Me Worried
Victoria’s has mandated all people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire wear a face mask outside their home. Even without watching the department’s video, it made perfect sense. Yet as an environmentalist, I’m worried.
How To Do Plastic Free July During A Pandemic
There’s not much that is normal about 2020 thus far, and July is no different. What with everything being sanitised, distanced and wrapped in plastic, you could be forgiven for thinking that doing Plastic Free July might be all too
Is Konmari the same as Minimalism?
I’m often asked – ‘is the KonMari method the same as minimalism?’ The short answer is no. At first glance they may look similar, and both certainly involve decluttering in some form, but the principles behind them are quite
9 Things I Love About My Home Sanctuary
It has been almost a year since I took the super scary step of moving in with my boyfriend. Luckily for me (and him!), it has been relatively smooth sailing and best of all, I love the home that we
How To Buy Less and Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Climate change is scary, and it’s easy to feel helpless. But you don’t have to build your own solar panels or donate your body to clean nuclear power studies to make a difference. You can help by changing the way
How To Reduce Your Travel Carbon Footprint
I had forgotten how much waste travelling can produce. Extra snacks here and there, eating on the fly, receipts and brochures at every turn. At home in my usual routine, it’s easier to keep my waste under control. Put me
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