Sustainability

When searching for your next podcast binge, turn to Australia’s greatest storytellers—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices—for a truly enriching listen.

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

Pride month 2021 is here and big brands are switching gear to monetise the rainbow. In the last decade alone it’s clear to see companies have caught onto the fact that LGBTQI+ folks, well... actually buy things. In fact, we buy quite a lot of things. Enough things, companies have realised that it might actually be worthwhile to try and appeal to us so we start buying their things as well. And thus, Rainbow Washing was born. 

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, we want to hit you with a pretty cool initiative we’ve come across that’s definitely worth your attention.

Have you caught wind on Country Road's latest drop? The iconic brand is rolling out a special 50 Year capsule collection as part of their Towards Circularity line. And let us tell you, it's something special—and the whole family can be matchy matchy.

No matter how many snags you throw on the barbie and games of beach-cricket you play, the resulting centuries of dispossession and dislocation cannot be denied.

The collective strength of Blackfullas across the country, united in our fight against Australia Day, offers solace and a sense of belonging amidst the chaos in Australia. 

It was never the date to celebrate.

“We need to dramatically pick up the pace and get global emissions plummeting this decade.”

With a variety of fabrications to choose from—from recycled plastic bottles to cactus leather—these vegan-friendly and fashion-forward finds are just as luxurious (and buttery) as their non-vegan counterparts. Scroll to shop our favourite vegan leather handbags. 

Looking for the coolest cafes across Melbourne to fill up at? We’ve sussed the ultimate hit list for you below—happy sipping. 

Deadly tees, statement earrings and spicy pantry fillers.

evee and July Luggage have joined forces to hook you up with the chance to score a mega prize pack worth a cool $1,000

Who would have thought that one would need to source native Australian produce from an international market?    

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Your quick guide to the very best.

Yorta Yorta rapper Senator Briggs articulated it perfectly when he posted—“There was always going to be work to be done, now we’ll know where to spend our energy”.

"Living in a consumer driven world, where we are constantly exposed to able-bodied imagery in social media, advertising, and the news; people with a disability are repeatedly left out and forgotten about."

As the date of the referendum on a representative body quickly approaches, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia find themselves in a familiar and unsettling position.

If you’re committed to voting ‘yes’, read on for your guide to Yes Marches taking place around Australia's big cities.

Here in Australia, we’re fortunate to have one of the oldest and richest cultures in the world. If you haven’t yet explored our beautiful backyard with a First Nations tour guide or travel company, you’re seriously missing out. Sometimes the hardest part is finding out which tour operators are truly owned and operated by Australia’s First Nations people, but not anymore. Enter Welcome to Country, Australia's first not-for-profit online marketplace for Indigenous tourism experiences and products.

As much as we love to travel, we all need to do our bit to help reduce our footprint, be it here at home or on the beaches of Croatia. While it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of planning your next sojourn, we all need to be conscious that the jet fuel, the plethora of packaging we take with us, the disruption to nature and the over-use of energy all add up. To help you become a more sustainable traveller, here are eight environmentally-friendly travel tips you should implement on your next holiday. 

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This year, the theme is Be Brave. Make Change — a challenge for non-Indigenous Australians to really tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation across Australia. 

Become a citizen scientist? Tick.

There’s no better place to start educating yourself on the environmental community, sustainable businesses to know about and zero-waste habits to start practicing, then with a podcast

Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now it’s time to take things up a notch by giving your reading list some serious cred with our favourite books on sustainability.

Your allyship is valuable, and the work that goes on behind closed doors is the work that ends up changing the cultural climate. 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the artificial intelligence and chatbot boom we’ve experienced this year should come as no surprise.

This year’s International Women's Day theme is ‘Cracking the Code, focusing on innovation for a gender equal future and closing the digital divide’. 

Antarctica's oceans are the heart of our systems globally and so many communities depend on the health of this polar ecosystem. 

Well, whānau, what a time. As we finally come up for air following the unprecedented floods in Tāmaki Makaurau and with potentially more coming on the horizon, it’s time for us to come through for each other. 

“Australian First Nations music is a powerful force that has existed for tens of thousands of years."

January 26 was never a day of celebration.

“We have a window of opportunity this decade to shape a better future for our Reef."

Essential reading.

Protecting Country is protecting people.

From TikToker’s like Dylan Mulvaney and nonbinary actors like Emma D’arcy, this year has been massive for trans representation—so let’s keep the ball rolling.

With the weather getting warmer, we love to kick-start our day with a nourishing smoothie. But not all protein powders are created equal, which is why we’ve rounded up the very best for you to get that extra hit of goodness in your daily shake.

The stuff is best described as an eco-friendly super-soap for more reasons than one—here’s why you should be adding a little castile soap to your life.

Australia has a toxic relationship with clothing waste.

Many of us are cutting back on outgoings like public transport fares (yikes) and fuel (big yikes), so an alternative means of transport is an obvious place to invest.

We’ve found a bunch of absolutely stunning companies that value both the environmental impact and human rights of sourcing the stones and materials to help get you started on your exciting journey ahead.

Strap in, it’s time to Maria Kondo your bra collateral.

The people of Zenadh Kes are on the front line of climate change with rising sea levels, increasing extreme weather events and coastal erosion affecting the 18 inhabited islands in the region, threatening many communities’ way of life and culture.  

“The big Supermarkets have Asian, Mexican, English aisles but they don’t stock our incredible Native Australian ingredients. Why?”

Because the Earth is as limited edition as you can get. 

Less is less when it comes to garment waste. 

Supports your body, and supports the planet. 

So you want to live a greener life but don’t know where to start? Since we’re all on our phones anyways, why not add more sustainable content to your Insta feed? From drool-worthy, plant-based recipes and where to find the best keep cups to fashion and zero waste hacks, we’ve got you covered with a list of accounts that are bound to motivate and inspire you to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

Say goodbye to an empty supplement shelf with Vitable delivered straight to your door. 

Just add water.

No squinting at the ingredients list, this whole range is pregnancy safe. 

All the news you really want to hear, none of the fluff.

 Today, we’re making a case for bamboo tumblers, the single most important detail that will really raise your vibrations and make your day that much better.

It’s shocking to discover that almost half of the waste thrown out in the typical Aussie household is organic material that could have been turned into black gold rather than being mindlessly chucked out. We here at Urban List believe that every individual has a responsibility to make small attainable changes in our everyday lives to help our beautiful mother nature prosper, and while we know it’s hard to rewrite the world’s carbon emissions, we’ve started small and created a simple beginners guide to composting to get you on your way.

Style shouldn’t cost the Earth, so now’s the time to adopt a new mantra: buy less and choose well.

Life-altering stuff.

Offering free next-day metro delivery and 365-day returns, the Eva mattress is the ultimate try-before-you-buy deal.

As much as we're all conscious of living a more sustainable life, some things are, simply, hard to do greener. Unfortunately, the old bathroom cabinet is one such space, packed with bottles, tubs, single-use wrappers and more plastic than a five-year-old's toy box.

Sustainability meets style and support. 

Let's talk the "P-word".

Good for your tush, good for the planet.

Natural deodorants contain safe and recognisable ingredients like coconut oil and cornstarch to neutralise that bad-smelling bacteria, whereas antiperspirants use aluminium chlorohydrate and other pore-blocking, hard-to-pronounce chemicals. FYI, if you have sensitive skin, you should look for natural deodorants that are free of fragrances and dyes to put your pits completely at ease.

The Iconic is embracing modestwear with a new section dedicated to modest fashion. 

If you, like us, dread the Sunday night pilgrimage to the supermarket to get your week’s worth of groceries then rejoice because you no longer have to leave the couch. Bulk food stores, as well as being incredibly good for the environment, are also super handy and even better, many have gone digital. Yep, that means you can shop sustainability whilst vegging out in your trackies at home. 

Do your part for the planet by checking out these eco-friendly beauty products, so you can look good and feel great doing it. 

If you've never heard of Pangaia, you're in for a treat.

Lined with the latest collections from hard-to-find labels to the bigger international houses, these are Australia’s best online fashion rental sites—so you can own-it without owning it.

The statement is a formal declaration calling for the constitutional recognition of First Nations people.

Just a few days ago, I saw a tweet from Yorta Yorta rapper Adam Briggs that resonated with me. “Reconciliation is for white people. [They] are the ones who need to reconcile”. I laughed, but then thought I couldn’t have said it better myself. I can’t speak on behalf of all First Nations people, but in my opinion— the celebration of reconciliation and the surrounding events are problematic. Here’s why.

Ethique's new range of conscious and concentrated beauty and household cleaning bars are guaranteed to be a game-changer in the sustainable space.

Innovation throughout the fashion and beauty industry is at an all time high this year with brands waking up to a new age of inclusivity. 

Today, Monday 17 May, is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day which has been celebrated every year since 17 May 1990 when the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as being a mental disorder.

More than one billion people in 192 countries participate in Earth Day activities each  year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. 

To put it simply, the theory behind the CE is about transforming our current linear consumption model (Take-Make-Waste) into a circular one that keeps products and services in use for longer (well, forever) to reduce environmental impact and protect precious natural resources. 

This Aussie made skincare range from Terrakai  Skin uses a potent mix of native ingredients and the super-hydrating to make your skin feel great and recycled packaging materials bring a sustainable sensibility to make your conscience fell just a good. 

Among the new set of period-friendly products out in the world is Hello Period's "Hello Disc". 

The best thing to do when you’re unclear on how to use terminology to talk about the trans people you know is to ask them!

Each year, countries all around the world unite together for Earth Hour, one of the largest global movements where millions of people pledge to become more earth-conscious by partaking in an electricity-free hour. On 26 March at 8:30pm AEST we’re turning off the lights, the electricity and even our phones (you can do it!) for one hour all in the name of sustainability. 

This all natural Intensive Care Skin Balm from The Very Good Goo nourishes and restores all skin types and willl become your next everyday essential. 

Clean Up Australia Day is Sunday 6 March and it’s more important than ever that we all get involved. Among the regular garbage we unfortunately find littering our beaches, parklands and streets, COVID-19 has resulted in a drastic increase of masks and disposable gloves clogging up our waterways and threatening marine life. 

Textile waste is a huge problem in Australia, with every Aussie contributing an average of 23 kilograms to landfill annually

To make true strides to social justice for all women, we need to be receptive to all types of lived experiences for women.

Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling. From celebrity hosts and guest stars to award-winning journalists and activists, these queers podcasts are seriously binge-worthy.

LGBTQI+ stories on screen have become more prevalent in recent years (and rightly so), giving a historically silenced community a proud voice. From confronting and necessary stories of hardship depicting the queer community’s history and current realities to ones of hope and joy which celebrate and normalise LGBTQI+ sexuality and relationships. Lucky for us, streaming platforms are now dedicating more of their libraries to sharing tales of romantic love, friendship, family, self-love, and community.

An edu-gay-tional journey back in time.

When it comes to finding love, every person, with a disability or not, should have the right to seek and explore social connections online.

With 500 million pads and tampons being tossed in landfill every single year in Australia, sustainable period products are a simple switch with a major impact on your footprint.

With Sydney Mardi Gras and Pride Month quickly approaching, Calvin Klein have launched their new Pride-inspired #PROUDINMYCALVINS 2022 collection and we could not be more hyped.