Sustainable Living

  • Breaking Up With Plastic: Plastic Free July

    Breaking up is hard to do and my recent breakup was no exception. I decided once and for all that I would make a proper effort to end my toxic relationship. I’ve always been conscious of my single-use plastic consumption, trying to minimise it wherever possible. But sometimes I’ll catch myself out. There are moments […]
  • Steps In The Right Direction: Recycling in Japan

    What do you think of when you hear the word Japan? Vending machines? Cat Cafes? Maybe the (in)famously busy Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo? There’s no argument that these are some of the wildly wonderful things you can see whilst visiting this beautiful country. One thing that you might not know about Japan, however, is that […]
  • Worth A Watch: ABC’s War On Waste

    Did you know that Australia is ranked number 5 in the world for generating municipal waste? Crazy, right?! We didn’t realise this until we sat down and watched ABC’s latest documentary series War on Waste. Hosted by Craig Reucassel, the first episode aired last night. And oh my, it was a definite shock to the […]
  • Corkcicle Water Bottle Review: Cold For 25 Hours, Hot For 12

    I’d been on the hunt for a new water bottle for a few months now. It’s not a huge life decision for most, but for me, it was quite a big deal. (Can you imagine what I’d be like buying a car or a house?!) I wanted something BPA-free, lightweight and easy to carry. But […]
  • Tooth & Nail: Decking Out Your Space With Reclaimed Materials

    Starting your own business is a costly venture. You can spend thousands of dollars on things like branding, stationery, a website, office supplies etc. And the list goes on! If you happen to be opening up a bricks and mortar shopfront, you’ve also got to think about the fit out. One really clever and creative […]
  • It’s S’well Saying No To Bottled Water!

    Want a water bottle that you can trust to keep your beverage fresh for hours? You can’t really go past a S’well bottle. It will keep your drink cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours. Pretty fantastic right? We’ve just received our first shipment of S’well bottles here at Upcycle Studio and wanted […]