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Plastic Free July – one week down …

July 6, 2015September 6, 2016 Sally Harvey Leave a comment Sally's Musings, Small changes, Sustainable Living

So I’ve always thought of myself as not doing too bad on the eco-living front but as a working mum who does not enjoy cooking, a lot of the items in my shopping trolley are ‘convenience’ packaged. Before July even … Read more...

Basil Pesto from Garden to Garnish – Part One

June 29, 2015August 15, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Quick Meals, Sustainable Living, Vege Patch

Our Abbey has her special friend who comes every Saturday. One Saturday she turned up with a massive plastic bag full of basil plants there were grown by the residence at the Assistance Home, where she also is everyone’s best … Read more...

Underwater Theme: made in a hurry with love and excitement.

June 8, 2015January 13, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Sustainable Living, Tennilles, Cloth Nappy Doctor

Visualise a humid hot Summer day in Queensland, but its raining really heavy. Three boys who want to go out and jump in muddy puddles, because Peppa Pig did that morning. Add to this a mum who is just a … Read more...

Eco Living in a rental unit – part 1

May 19, 2015August 15, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Sally's Musings, Sustainable Living

I rent a 2 bedroom unit, which some days can be a bit frustrating as many of the options touted in the media for eco-living are mostly directed at home owners of stand alone dwellings (think water fixtures, hot water … Read more...

The vege patch location

May 18, 2015August 15, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Vege Patch

We have found the perfect spot for our vege patch. Its 10 m from our kitchen, we can see it from our kitchen window. Abbey has access and its big enough area to have designated planting areas.

I have spent … Read more...

Safix Scour Pad Review

April 2, 2015January 14, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Sustainable Living

Before I started work at Apikali, I used to use the cheap green scouring pads which costed around $2.00. However, after learning and understanding the environmentally friendly products available, I decided to make the switch and try the ‘SAFIX … Read more...

My Lil Ice Pops Review

February 16, 2015January 14, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Quick Meals, Sustainable Living

It’s summer time!! Bring out the togs, hats, sunnies, sunscreen, towels and most importantly your icy-poles! Who doesn’t like a cold icy-pole on a hot summer’s day? They are the perfect afternoon treat.

As you would be aware though, after … Read more...

Bottle Top Snowmen go to the Mardi Gras

December 1, 2014July 10, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Apikali, Sustainable Living

Every December as I visit the shops I am overwhelmed by all the Christmas Decorations. The cheap, the ugly, but also the beautiful. Do we need all those ornaments, what happens to them if they are not sold? This year … Read more...

Flushable Liners: Our take on the issue

November 6, 2014August 21, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Accessories, Sustainable Living

If you have been following my Sewage Adventures in Part One and Two, then you will know that we have discussed the issue of flushable items, in general. One particular item has really made people think and take a … Read more...

Part 2 My Sewage Adventures: Is that really flushable?

September 29, 2014February 3, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Accessories, Sustainable Living, Tennilles, Cloth Nappy Doctor

Does biodegradable mean flushable?

Is anything flushable?

Why should we care?

Such innocent questions. Some unsuspecting thoughts that lead to a s**t storm, literally.

A friend, an advocate and a passionate eco warrior (that’s what I call her) asked me … Read more...

A recycled leaflet holder for not a penny!

September 22, 2014February 12, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Sustainable Living

I was going crazy just after hosting the PBC Expo for Grovia. I collected lots of leaflets, I had leaflets left over and all this stock to put away. Plus orders coming in. My leaflet area was looking sad … Read more...

Part 1 My Sewage Adventures: Where does it go?

September 15, 2014February 3, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Sustainable Living

In August 2014 I visited a sewage plant. For a number of reasons I visited, which I will share over a few blogs. Each article will discuss a different topic and why I think it is important to consider. Why … Read more...

Reusable Straws, a life saver

August 25, 2014August 21, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Product Reviews, Sustainable Living

Yep its only a straw, just the humble straw.

In my house we would have fights over the type of disposable straw the boys would have.

Which colour?

Bendy or non bendy?

Long or short?

One or two straws?

Finally,

Eco living is as simple as replacing your scrourer

August 11, 2014February 18, 2017 clothnappydoctor Leave a comment Sustainable Living

safix eco living scourer

A coconut scourer, huh? I hear you say!

Imagine a gentler, as powerful a scourer as your green or aluminium varieties. Imagine a scourer that can be composted at the end of its life-cycle, instead of being chucked in the … Read more...

In 2012 I did an analysis of the cost of cloth nappies (dearest and cheapest) compared to the cost of disposables (dearest and cheapest). … Read more...

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