Sustainability

Searching for sustainable gifts? This list covers everything from shopping small (and local), purchasing from environmentally, socially…

To all of you who kind of want to be more sustainable but kind of think it sounds too tricky, we hear you. We’ll admit that it can be…

To fill the pantry with fresh produce or your closet with locally-made goods, there's nothing we love more than Sydney's best…

Sydney is home to a rich and eclectic collection of businesses owned or operated by our refugee community—serving up vegan Palestinian…

Set yourself a pledge to give back. Volunteering your time and effort is a rewarding, warm-fuzzy experience. The positives are endless:…

As well as producing the world’s first Kurdish Gin and Kurdish Arak, refugee-owned Bandesh Wine & Spirits has a dream of a better…

We chat with Gina Barjeel about her eponymous fashion label, how her cultural background and ethos influence her work, and empowering…

Here’s how to recycle your stuff the right way in Sydney. 

Your guide to volunteering in Sydney. 

We chat with Tinsae Elsdon about Ethiopian food, coffee ceremonies, and where she shops for Ethiopian spices in Sydney. 

To put it simply, the theory behind the CE is about transforming our current linear consumption model (Take-Make-Waste) into a circular one…

Born in 2019, Australian-based sneaker brand BLAC needs to be on your radar if you’re looking to take positive, planet-saving steps…

On a journey to live a greener life? Technology is proving itself as the key to protecting Mother Earth. Innovative products are making…

To save you the trouble of swimming through the floor stock of every vintage shop from Crows Nest to Marrickville, we’ve curated the…

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…

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

Sex education in Australia needs a shake-up—here’s how you can help. 

It’s part of a big plan to plant one million trees in Sydney by 2022.

Meet the matriarcy.

Clean up our beautiful harbour while you explore with an oar. 

Created using Cottonised Hemp instead of regular cotton, Levi’s new High Loose and Stay Loose jeans are a revelation for our times. If…

By using dry heat, as opposed to the wet heat of gas roasting, wood roasting allows for a greater caramelisation of coffee beans, a more…

There are ways you can help Lebanese disaster relief from afar—and a Sydney-created social media silent auction called…

Located in Yenda, about 30 minutes outside of Griffith, Yarran Wines has been more or less a well-kept secret, an if-you-know-you-know type…

Sprout Stack grows 15 varieties of vibrant greens in hydroponic shipping containers in a warehouse in Warriewood on the Northern…

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

Redfern Surf Club has created sustainable party bags—basically fancy and environmentally friendly goon sacks. And they are…

This weekend, several protests and vigils will be held around the country. They’re a sign of solidarity for the death of George Floyd…

In spite of the environmental impact and the fair warning—it seems the current NSW Government has forgotten about last summer’s…

Sydney chef Josh Niland is one-of-a-kind and a real national treasure. His book, The Whole Fish Cookbook just won the super-prestigious…

NSW has just scored a ripping new regional escape directory that’s brimming with unique properties. Think forest cabins, floating…

Over the last few years, natural, organic and sustainable wines have edged their way into Sydney's heart. If you're…

Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our…

Within the layers of Holly Ryan’s eponymous jewellery label is fashion and art—but also a strong sense of respect for the planet…

From vegan leather accessories to delicious crepes for homelessness, we round up the best of this year's ING Dreamstarters. 

Sydney has a whole lot of supermarket alternatives that’ll have you trimming your carbon footprint in favour of more sustainable (more…

These days, every decision and effort we make counts—so here are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly restaurants in…

Being vegetarian is remarkably easy in Sydney these days. We’ve narrowed down our favourite plant-based restaurants for all the…

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

When it comes to looking after your hair—styling, colouring and maintaining your bob, bangs, fade or balayage—it’s…

This year and for the first time ever, Urban List is bringing Getting the Gig to life in Sydney—a panel series and a networking night…

On the 10th of December, Level 2 water restrictions took effect in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. But what does that actually…

Before you jump on the next fad diet, check out our picks of Sydney’s healthiest eateries. We’re pretty lucky here in…

Thought Taronga Zoo couldn’t get any wilder? Think again.

Coming up in September, Adelaide’s incredible ethical cocktail bar Maybe Mae shifting to Sydney for three-days of waste-free,…

Featuring one-off menus from Hartsyard and Dear Sainte Eloise to start.

The West does it best.

Hosted at the Marrickville Bowlo, Hiccup Sustainable Art Party will feature climate change-inspired installations from 11 artists and a…

Inspired by the six head of cattle that arrived with the First Fleet, 6 Head features harbour views, history and some of the best steak…

Through his Adelaide eatery Orana, Jock Zonfrillo been passionately championing cooking and ingredients drawn from First Nations…

Did you know that by 2050 the oceans could have more plastic than fish? Scary, huh? To help prevent that frightening statistic becoming…

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about…

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t adore sartorial sister act Jess and Stef Dadon. From their perfectly curated…

Described as “earth, people and animal-friendly”, each one of Wolfgang Scout's plush jumpers is hand knitted by Indian…

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…

Tkay Maidza is the ambitious Australian rapper taking up space on everyone’s playlist right now. We caught up with her during…

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…

To propel positive change this holiday season, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite ING Dreamstarter startups, each with standout…

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,…

People are becoming more aware of the impact consuming animal products has on our bodies and our planet and are gradually reducing their…