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with Amy French
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Find simple and practical ways to reduce waste and live a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
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Mini Cheese and Carrot Muffins - Zero Waste Snack
These mini savoury muffins are so quick and easy to make and are a great package free, zero waste lunchbox snack that is healthy.
I love tha
Amy French
3 min read
Zero Waste Overwhelm? How to Stay Sane and Have Fun
Is zero waste overwhelming you? I get it, there are a lot of ideas on the zero waste lifestyle that can scare beginners away and make the sh
Amy French
8 min read
BEST Zero Waste Ice-cream and Icey Pole Moulds For Summer
Here are THE BEST Zero Waste icey pole moulds for this summer that I just know you're going to love as much as I do.
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Amy French
4 min read
Zero Waste Cracker Alternatives
Zero Waste Crackers are almost impossible to get, but I still REALLY like to eat them. Here are some zero waste alternatives to crackers for
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4 min read
Cucumber, Mint and Honey Cleanser and Toner
This DIY recipe makes a beautiful refreshing face cleanser using organic cucumber, raw honey and mint leaves that will leave your skin feeli
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3 min read
Simple Home Baked Ginger Bread Recipe
Making last minute gingerbread cookies or gingerbread men is totally possible and here is a super simple gingerbread recipe you can make low
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6 min read
Meet Adelaide's Mean Green Coffee Machine
The Mean Green Coffee Machine, if you haven't heard of them yet, is a pop up coffee cart delivering delicious Eco-Friendly coffee around
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15 min read
4 Basic Clothing Repairs Anyone Can Master (with Videos)
Today I want to show you 4 essential basic clothing repairs that anyone can do by hand, without a sewing machine or any skills at all. Learn
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3 min read
Make Your Own Natural Reed Diffuser
Make your own reed diffusers to avoid chemical and synthetic fragrances. Choose natural wood and bamboo based materials for diffusers and bl
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5 min read
The Best Green Friday Deals Australia 2018 (Forget Black Friday)
Green Friday is the new Black Friday and here are the best deals and discounts you can enjoy in Australia when you shop online. Black Friday
Amy French
6 min read
Creative Ways to Reuse Silica Gel Sachets
Don't throw out those desiccant packets! Silica gel sachets can be reused and re-purposed in so many ways and I bet you can find at leas
Amy French
7 min read
Australian Online Zero Waste Shops (with plastic-free shipping)
Here are the best Australian online zero waste shops that stock a range of sustainable living products AND ship low or zero waste with plast
Amy French
7 min read
Adelaide's Plastic Free and Zero Waste Shops
Here is a Mega List of Adelaide's plastic free and zero waste shops where you can find bulk foods, fresh produce, bread, package free pe
Amy French
19 min read
Eco Friendly Party Bag Alternatives (for a Zero Waste or Plastic Free Party)
Planning an Eco Friendly kids birthday party?
Going green and hosting a plastic free or zero waste children's party can be challenging,
Amy French
8 min read
Make Your Own Naturally Scented Botanical Drawer Sachets
This is a quick and easy DIY tutorial for making your own naturally scented botanical drawer sachets that smell amazing and repel bugs.
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4 min read
Wrapping Up The War On Waste Challenge
As we wrap up the War on Waste Challenge, this is a great time to think about how far you have come in reducing your rubbish, recycling bett
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3 min read
Terrarium Garden Idle App Guide, Strategy and Tips (Fun Green Apps)
The Terrarium Garden Idle App for iPhone and android, created by Green Panda is a fun, simple and relaxing idle game where the aim is to pla
Amy French
7 min read
How To Start Green Cleaning Your Home
Want to start green cleaning your home? Green cleaning is better for our health and homes and is surprisingly simple to get started. Here ar
Amy French
10 min read
Make Natural Ice-cream Flavoured Playdough
Make your own yummy scented playdough in three gorgeous ice-cream flavours, without any artificial colours or flavours. Use cocoa powder, va
Amy French
3 min read
Grocery Shopping For Less Waste
Grocery shopping can result in bringing many types of waste into our home, but there ARE easy ways to do your weekly shop for less waste....
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11 min read
DIY Zero Waste Pinecone Christmas Trees
Make your own natural, eco friendly and zero waste miniature Christmas trees from Pinecones using recycled materials. Sometimes the simplest
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4 min read
Simple Ways to Start a Low Or Zero Waste Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the major sources of waste in most homes. Finding simple ways to identify and reduce waste in this room can make a hug
Amy French
10 min read
Inspiration for Living With Less Waste (Podcasts, Books, Films and more)
Get inspired for living with less waste or maybe even zero waste with movies, podcasts, TED Talks, documentaries, books and more. There is a
Amy French
10 min read
Book Review : Waste Not by Erin Rhoads
I loved this book from the first page. Waste Not by Erin Rhoads (you may already know her as The Rogue Ginger) is this year's must read
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2 min read
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