I began this journey in 2014 with the intention to refuse plastic for a year, hoping my experience might help others reduce theirs too. Over time, that shifted into something softer. Less about perfection, more about small progress. Imperfect low waste living. As a mumma navigating full days, rising costs, and real life, I’ve learnt that reducing waste isn’t about doing everything right. It’s about doing what you can, with what you have. Simple shifts like eating leftovers, freezing food, using scraps, choosing bulk, making one thing at home, and simplifying what we bring in from food to skincare. Less waste, more money staying in our pocket, thoughtful, everyday living.

Today is Earth Hour Day and across the globe people are encouraged to switch off their lights and give an hour for the Earth or spend 60 minutes doing something - anything -positive for our...

Have you ever thought about using your leftover food scraps as a skin tonic? Most likely heard of cucumbers to soothe tired eyes but what about strawberries?  Take a look below & see how you...

Food essentially comes to us as part of a cycle of growth, harvest, consumption & rot, which nourishes new growth. When we throw our food into landfill rather than composting, we are breaking that cycle....

With food prices soaring its not only great for the planet but great for your wallet! Here are 10 of my top tips for reducing waste when purchasing food. Support local producers & buy in-season produce....