From A Viral Instagram Post To Building A Social Movement With Chanel Contos
It’s pretty remarkable to think an entire movement can be born from a powerful Instagram post. But that’s exactly what…
Youth Advocate Yasmin Poole On Morning Rituals And Working Towards A Better Future
Have you ever wondered how someone landed that dream job? What about the jobs you never knew existed? Oftentimes we're…
Crush The Kilometres And Help Make A Difference This World Ocean Day
You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and…
Old Garage Cafe
Camberwell, VIC
Down in the leafy streets of Camberwell, there’s a sleepy little cafe…
Glou
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We love a wine down here in Melbourne, and we also love a yarn. So we think…
Inside The Fashion Psyche Of Hobart Designer Noah Johnson And His Cult Designs
Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels…
Artist Bianca Beers On Noughties Wardrobe Keepsakes And Unapologetic Style
We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking…
Here’s What The Circular Economy Is All About, According To 5 Sustainability Experts
To put it simply, the theory behind the CE is about transforming our current linear consumption model (Take-Make-Waste) into a circular one…
Join The Nationwide Search For Changemakers Shaping The Next Decade
We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers,…
Treat Yourself To Life-Changing Sleep With Our Favourite Sustainable Bedding
Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan.
Meet The 4 Aussie Artists Giving Skincare A Sustainable Glow Up
Skincare is getting a sustainable glow up. There’s new energy bubbling in 2022 with customers making conscious choices and brands who…
This Sustainable Sneaker Brand Will Plant 5 Trees For Every Purchase
Born in 2019, Australian-based sneaker brand BLAC needs to be on your radar if you’re looking to take positive, planet-saving steps…
TikTok Duo Josh And Matt Design On Their Gumtree Collab And How To Nail A Sustainable Aesthetic
Here at Urban List, we often talk about how your fashion thirst shouldn’t cost the earth—and the same goes for your home. …
Live The Good Life With Our Sustainable Summer Hosting Guide
If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s the stacked social cal. And after this year, throwing on your party threads…
7 Easy Ways To Pay It Forward And Feel Good This Holiday Season
We’ve wrapped up seven easy ways you can pay it forward to those who need it most.
Embrace Eco Travel With These 10 Tours Across Australia
With interstate travel finally back on the table, we’ve spent the last few weeks scouring the web, trying to nab some next-level accom…
8 Game-Changing Investments To Help You Live Your Most Sustainable Year Yet
On a journey to live a greener life? Technology is proving itself as the key to protecting Mother Earth. Innovative products are making…
Melbourne’s Eco-Friendly Picnic Boats Are Officially Back On The Water
One of the big trends in Melbourne of late is the want to utilise the Yarra more than we have in the past. With light at the…
How Kester Black’s Anna Ross Created A Sustainable Beauty Empire
When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…
Work More Plant-Based Meals Into Your Diet Thanks To This Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Want to be kind to the planet? One of the easiest ways is to eat less meat and move towards a plant-based diet—plus it’s…
Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet
The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…
Make Your Next Splurge A Sustainable One With This Beginner’s Guide To Eco-Conscious Shopping
According to the Global Fashion Agenda, across the next decade, the fashion industry’s carbon footprint is set to increase to…
Learn About Climate Breakdown In The Daintree Rainforest With This VR Experience
Tune in as we sit down with climate change activist and Bank Australia customer, Emma Roberts, to chat about how her passion…
Show Your Fave Zero-Waste Brand Some Love By Voting In The Circle Awards Now
Here at Urban List, we're passionate about putting our best foot forward, dedicated to being as conscious as possible when it comes to…
We Just Found Melbourne’s Best Vegan Breakfast And It Is All Time
What happens when you pair a Melbourne dining favourite with gourmet ice cream heavyweights Connoisseur? Well, that’s when the…
Get Down And Decadent, Where To Load Up On Connoisseur’s New Drool-Worthy Plant Based Flavours
Since your perfect summer wouldn’t be complete without the perfect ice cream to cool you down after a long day of sun-drenched…
Take Off On An Epic Eco-Experience With This Sustainably Focussed Adventure Company
Say hello to WAM! (Wild Adventures Melbourne), the newest arrival on Melbourne’s eco-tourism scene.
Here’s How To Make An Impact This Festive Season, According To Trailblazer Jan Fran
If this year has taught us anything, it’s that we can no longer stand back and turn a blind eye to the injustices of the world.
Clear Your Cabinet And Get Glowing With This Earth-Friendly Botanicals Skincare
Gone are the days that we would have to choose between our skin and the planet. The future is here people, and our skin is looking oh, so…
Grow Your Own Produce At These Melbourne Community Gardens
There have been some trends floating around during isolation—baking sourdough, banana bread, taking up pottery, along with planting…
Help Save The Planet With Fresh Kicks And Threads From Timberland
If you’re like us, and recently you’ve found yourself taking a closer look at your wardrobe and shoe collection—then…
How You Can Help Save The Planet By Making The Switch To Renewable Energy
When it comes to leading an environmentally conscious life, it’s safe to say we’re all stepping up our game. Whether…
Step To It, Superga Just Launched An Organic Sneaker Range Dropping This Spring
Hit your stride this spring, Superga just launched an all new Organic Collection that sees their classic styles…
Get Back Into Denim With Levi’s Dreamy New Earth-Friendly Cottonised Hemp Jeans
Created using Cottonised Hemp instead of regular cotton, Levi’s new High Loose and Stay Loose jeans are a revelation for our times. If…
Get Behind The Latest Climate Initiative And Refresh Your Locks For A Cool Cause
This August, an incredible climate initiative is going down to save our forests and your haircut could be the answer.
Why You Need To Get Around These 7 Boss Females Making Powerful Social Change
At Urban List, we strongly believe in working together to make small, sustainable changes towards a greener, more socially conscious planet.…
Level Up Your Plastic-Free July With These 5 Life-Changing Essentials
Got your keep cup and a reusable water bottle? Level up with these plastic-free products from Go For Zero.
Make Your Caffeine Habit A More Sustainable One With These Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
Without sacrificing coffee quality or flavour, Tripod Coffee promises one thing: sustainable, biodegradable coffee pods.
Save The Planet And Plant A Tree With This Brand New Eco Loo Paper
This toilet paper, made of recycled paper and bamboo, is all the three ply goodness your cheeks could need, and their 100 per…
Ditch Excessive Plastic Packaging Thanks To These 5 Eco-Friendly Brands
Shop sustainably with these five eco-conscious brands that are ditching plastic packaging in favour of a more sustainable option.
Bring Back Your Reusable Cup At These Cafes Using The Contactless Coffee Method
It took a while, but Australia was almost at a point where hitting your local coffee joint without a reusable cup would raise eyebrows. It…
Heads Up, Here’s How You Can Score This Hyped Personalised Water Bottle For A Steal
Grab yourself a re-usable, vacuum insulated water bottle that is not only stylish but also eco-friendly for 20 per cent off.
How Victoria’s Eastern Barred Bandicoot Population Has Recovered From The Brink Of Extinction
Turning on the TV, or hitting up social media lately has been risky if you want a bit of good news to sink into your brain. Thankfully,…
Go Green With Melbourne’s Best Vegan Restaurants Delivering Now
Just a decade years ago, the dine-in options for the vegan at the table would likely consist of a bland, starchy patty of nothingness…
Level Up Your Workout Wardrobe With First Base’s Fully-Sustainable, Made-To-Order Capsule
Australian lifestyle and activewear label First Base are tackling the fight against fast fashion head-on with the announcement of their…
Take A Ride In An Electric Old-School Land Rover With This New Melbourne Startup
When the Land Rover Defender arrived in Australia for the first time in 1948, nobody expected the cultural effect it would have on the…
Do Good With Every Drop and Get Your Booze From These Sustainable Bottle Shops
It’s safe to say at least a few of us have been partial to ‘just one more’ while we’ve been in quarantine, but…
Ditch The Plastic Packaging At 10 Of Melbourne’s Best Bulk Food Stores
Now, more than ever, we need to be sure about what we're buying, and the way in which produce is packaged and delivered. Melbourne has…
Have A Positive Impact On The World With Us As We Take On Sustainability
Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our…
8 Ways To Reduce Your Travel Footprint Without Compromising On Experiences
It's all about purposeful escapes that are not only good for the soul but the region, communities and environment we’re visiting…
Wave Goodbye To Excessive Packaging With These 6 Eco-Friendly Brands
These six standout brands with innovative packaging ideas are here to help save the planet.
Indulge In Decadent Vegan Desserts At This New Plant-Based Restaurant
Eden, Bondi’s newest plant-based restaurant, is helping you level up your vegan dinner date with their exclusive beach-inspired,…
What You Need To Know About Melbourne’s New Eco-Friendly Shopping Centre
Hyped up as the 'world’s most sustainable shopping centre', Burwood Brickworks (in Burwood) is expected to open late…
Meet The Team Who Want To Build Skyfarms All Over Melbourne
Earlier this year a massive project was announced on the banks of the Yarra. It sounded like something from the future, a farm occupying the…
Empowered | How This Company Turned At-Home Coffee Sustainable
We talk with Crema Joe co-founder, Kayla, about the shocking impact of single-use coffee capsules and why recycling isn’t always the…
9 Of The Best Fashion Brands That Started In Melbourne
Melbourne is home to some incredible fashion labels, with many labels still choosing to manufacture here, in Melbourne. Contemporary,…
Melbourne’s First-Ever Sky Farm Will Live On The Banks Of The Yarra
If you’ve ever been to that Sky Park in the CBD and thought “Hm, I like this, but I wish we had a farm-sized version,”…
Fall For The Winter Charms Of This New Sustainable Knitwear Label
Described as “earth, people and animal-friendly”, each one of Wolfgang Scout's plush jumpers is hand knitted by Indian…
Where To Load Up On Magnum’s New Vegan Dessert
Magnum has announced that vegans can have a piece of the goodness.
Streetwear Label HoMie’s Founders On Stigma, Sustainability And Being A Social Enterprise
In the past five years, homelessness in Australia has increased by 14 per cent. Broken down, that’s 50 homeless people per 10,000…