Sustainability

Babe, wake up—a new luxury eco-resort is set to drop in 2027. After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return thanks to Epochal Hotels’ CEO Glenn Piper. 

We don’t want you to fall short on your flower-giving duties, so we’ve hunted down the best florists on the Sunshine Coast.

Set yourself a pledge to give back. Volunteering your time and effort is a rewarding, warm-fuzzy experience. The positives are endless: you’ll experience a sense of purpose, learn new skills, and connect with cool new peeps.

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. 

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why we’re just a little bit obsessed with Anna Ross, the boss babe behind vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand Kester Black.

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

Here at Urban List, we're passionate about putting our best foot forward, dedicated to being as conscious as possible when it comes to sustainability.

We all love a good pamper at the salon, it’s the ideal opportunity to sit back and let the worries of the world wash over you. But you don’t want your hair regime to come at the expense of the environment, which is why we've rounded up the best sustainable salons on the Sunshine Coast, to make sure you're in the right hands. 

Home to a range of eateries that have been proudly touting the ethical message from way back, here's six of the best sustainable restaurants on the Sunshine Coast. 

Turn off your computer, step away from the washing and go do something good for the environment, like taking a sustainable holiday. 

Want to put your green thumb forward while enjoying your break? Too easy. It turns out Queensland is stacked with sustainable, environmentally friendly eco-hotels. 

Created using Cottonised Hemp instead of regular cotton, Levi’s new High Loose and Stay Loose jeans are a revelation for our times. If you’re not yet clued into Cottonised Hemp, this water-saving, energy-saving, low-chemical innovation has been specially designed for Levi’s. 

After the release of their vegan poached egg, the team at Cafe Vie is back with another vegan delight and we’re super excited that it involves coffee.

Got your keep cup and a reusable water bottle? Level up with these plastic-free products from Go For Zero. 

The Orangerie is the Sunshine Coast’s brand new natural skincare emporium and it’s captivating us for all the right reasons. 

​Clear your weekend, because this year’s World Environment Day Festival is going completely online, so you can tune in from home.

To help you out and bring on those feel-good vibes you’ll be basking in when you shop smart, we’re sharing five of our favourite sustainable Sunshine Coast businesses. 

Next time you run out of pasta, cereal, spices or just about anything, head to one of these awesome bulk foods stores on the Sunshine Coast and stock up.

Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our incredible community to the next level as we commit to having an even more positive impact on the planet and its people.

These six standout brands with innovative packaging ideas are here to help save the planet. 

Sprouting in the rural landscape of North Arm (in between Yandina and Eumundi), Terella Brewing is the new sustainable farm-style brewery you need to know about. 

After a weekend of tacos and margaritas (and hangovers), or a few too many nights in the grips of pillowy baos, this is the list you need to call on.

Introducing three young guns who have a whole gamut of talent—from heading up their own kitchens here on the Sunshine Coast to making serious waves in the big smoke.

For everyone who’s been swaying towards adding some ethically-produced fashion and wares to their lives, but have no idea where to start, we’ve got great news. 

It’s not every day a burger is made out of banana skins, but this Sunshine Coast vegan restaurant has done just that.

We’re thrilled that a heap of our favourite Sunshine Coast cafes are not only encouraging us to bring our own cups, but they’re rewarding us for it, too.

Did you know that by 2050 the oceans could have more plastic than fish? Scary, huh? To help prevent that frightening statistic becoming a reality, this weekend, as part of World Oceans Day, SEA LIFE is hosting its first ever 24-Hour Global Beach Clean

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about using and abusing plastic for just about everything. The time has come to give it all up. 

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t adore sartorial sister act Jess and Stef Dadon. From their perfectly curated Instagram account How Two Live (with 99k followers and counting), to their brand-new podcast and amazing vegan shoe range TWOOBS, the siblings are the definition of boss babes.

Described as “earth, people and animal-friendly”, each one of Wolfgang Scout's plush jumpers is hand knitted by Indian artisans, made using Australian yarn and hand-dyed with natural and organic dyes. 

As far as dream jobs go, they don’t get much greater than owning your own record label. Top that off with the fact that you’re only 23 years old and you’ve got Perth music mogul in the making, Vincent Tolefe. Transforming his love of beats into Your Angle Records, Tolefe is solid proof that hard work, patience and passion are all the ingredients you need for the kind of day job most could only image.  

Tkay Maidza is the ambitious Australian rapper taking up space on everyone’s playlist right now. We caught up with her during recording sessions in Melbourne to dive into her wardrobe and talk creative inspirations, self-discovery, fashion as expression and never (ever) blending in.

Magnum has announced that vegans can have a piece of the goodness.

You never realise how hard it is to buy for a vegan until you’re stuck doing it. Make things easy on yourself and treat your vegan friend to one of these treats.

To propel positive change this holiday season, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite ING Dreamstarter startups, each with standout causes to get behind and sustainable products worth giving.

Seriously though, how much time do you have because we’ve been lusting over everything all damn day.

Down in this beautiful pocket of the world we’re blessed with some of the most incredible beaches and marine life, but it’s on us all do our bit to ensure the next gen can enjoy and appreciate that big, beautiful blue and its inhabitants.

People are becoming more aware of the impact consuming animal products has on our bodies and our planet and are gradually reducing their intake. With so many ways of doing this, you can hardly blame us for feeling a little lost when it comes to understanding what all these diets actually mean. We set out to discover what the differences between veganism and plant-based eating really are, and this is what we found.

Imagine if vegan beauty was more than a hashtag? Could the cute bunny on the packaging really make a difference? Here at The Urban List, we like to think so and because we are a socially responsible bunch who likes to support Australian companies, we have sourced the absolute best so you can treat yourself guilt-free. No need to thank us, we're here to share the love!