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Our Plastic Free, Zero Waste Family Home (Your Complete Guide)

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on May 17, 2016July 24, 2018
  • Camping/Hiking/Nature

Using a Menstrual Cup While Camping

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on January 4, 2019January 14, 2019
  • Wardrobe

Review: The Very Good Bra (It’s Zero Waste)

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on November 8, 2018
Natural soap used for household cleaning and personal care
  • Bathroom

5 Ways My Low Waste Life Is Low Tox

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on August 23, 2018August 23, 2018
  • Shopping & Consumption

Growlers and Squealers for Local Zero Waste Beer and Cider To Go

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on August 16, 2018August 16, 2018
  • Shopping & Consumption

Goodbye Polystyrene, Hello WoolCool!

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018
  • Craft

Fixing Stuff With Sugru

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on July 11, 2018July 24, 2018
  • Rubbish bin

Is newspaper really a good replacement for plastic bin liners?

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on July 3, 2018
  • Bathroom

Finally A Toothbrush With Plant-Based Biodegradable Bristles

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on June 24, 2018June 24, 2018
  • Bathroom

Everything About These Zero Waste Bandages Is Compostable

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on June 19, 2018June 20, 2018
  • Community

You Have An Opportunity To Demand Product Stewardship & End Planned Obsolescence

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on June 14, 2018June 22, 2018

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Hi there, I'm Tammy Logan. Do you love reducing your environmental impact? Me too! I love sharing my simple tips, honest stories, and latest discoveries, all leading to a healthy, meaningful life. If you don't want to miss any of this, follow my blog to get each new post sent straight to your inbox.

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We walked 9km today on the Moonlight Circuit Track, Mount Worth State Park. Its nice to walk in the rain and listen to the rolling sounds of thunder, while being awed by the magnificent Mountain Ash and tree ferns. . . . #wilderchild #strzeleckiranges #mountworthstatepark #moonlightcircuit #bawbawshire #hiking #bushwalking #daywalk #naturelove #biodiversity #gippsland #destinationgippsland #inspiredbygippsland #parksvictoria #visitgippsland
This was a calico bag I picked up at a work conference about 15 years ago. It’s not suitable for shopping with any more but instead of throwing it out or composting it, I ripped it into strips to reuse in the garden. The best bit about reusing this material in the garden is that when it breaks down from natural conditions it won’t leave plastic microfibres like a lot of other fabrics would. . . #zerowaste #plasticfree #zerowastelife #calicobag #wastenotwantnot #frugallife #simplelife #slowliving #reuserevolution #reuse #naturalmicrofibres versus #plasticmicrofibres
Sooo, it seems like nearly every time we go camping, I get my period. It’s literally a pain because I get migraines and I’d rather not have an extra thing to manage while camping, but at least using a menstrual cup makes camping with my period relatively stress free. It might seem like menstrual cups would be harder to use away from home but it isn’t too bad and is actually nicer than dealing with disposable tampons and pads in the bush with very basic facilities or none at all, and in weather conditions ranging from very hot to very wet. The first major advantage is that they are safe enough to leave in for up to 12 hours, depending on your flow, and are discreet. So immediately you get to worry less and just have fun doing your planned activities, like swimming, hiking, and kayaking. Or just relaxing. There’s also no need to bring a supply of pads or tampons which then have to be stored after use, carried out, and disposed of later (don’t bury them or leave them behind as that is not environmentally friendly). And you don’t have to stress about keeping unused products clean and dry in your pack. There's more info in the post on my blog if you're interested. 🙂 #getoverit #menstrualcup #womenwholovecamping #zerowaste #naturelove #campinghacks #camping #thegreatoutdoors #outdoorswomen #hiking
We just discovered a Mulberry tree in the old orchard at the place we’re renting. 😍🤗😋 This orchard has a very ‘secret garden’ feel about it with many birds and no doubt other wildlife helping themselves to the fruit. There seems to be enough for us to enjoy too, though the figs have nearly all gone. There’s also lots of old apple trees, plums, nectarines, and cherries. Can’t wait to see if there are anymore surprises. #simplepleasures

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Tammy Logan is the author of Gippsland Unwrapped, a blog committed to the pursuit of plastic and waste free living. Based in Gippsland, Victoria Tammy combines her experience in conservation biology and community engagement with her dairy farming roots, to deliver a humble and honest approach to plastic and waste free family life. Tammy wants to prove that living sustainably results in a more meaningful life and that as consumers, our buying power can be a strong force for positive change.
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