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Getting That Cutting Edge

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on March 30, 2017March 30, 2017
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Have You Tried Highlighter Pencils?

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on March 24, 2017
Interior Philosophy - The Things You Save, You Waste The Most
  • Cleaning

The Things You Save, You Waste The Most

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on March 22, 2017April 7, 2017
Compost clothing made from natural materials to reduce landfill waste.
  • Wardrobe

How To Compost Your Clothing

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on March 14, 2017March 14, 2017
Materials in our zero waste craft kit.
  • Get creative

Craft Like A Zero Waster, Whatever Your Age (Materials List Included)

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on March 8, 2017May 15, 2017
A box of old trophies.
  • Cleaning

What To Do With Unwanted Trophies

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017
Out of date medicines ready to be disposed of though the RUM project
  • Bathroom

How To Keep Unwanted Medicines Out Of Landfill

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on February 7, 2017February 7, 2017
Plastic free insect repellent being applied.
  • Camping

Plastic Free Insect Repellent

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017
  • Vacation

Vacation In Vanuatu

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on January 26, 2017January 26, 2017
DIY cloth sandwich wrap
  • School

Simple Tools For Waste Free School Lunches

  • by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
  • Posted on January 15, 2017July 14, 2017

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This is how I compost at our new house. You can't get more frugal, easy and effective than the 'dig and drop'. Otherwise known as free range worm farming. 😉 Almost anyone can do this anywhere and all you need is a shovel! I've written a blog post about why this method works for me and how to do it, so check the link in my profile if you want to know more. 👍🏻Have you tried composting like this? . . . #waronwasteau #zerowaste #compost #diganddrop #freerangeworms #lovefoodhatewaste #reducefoodwaste #chickenscraps #permaculturegarden #vegetablegarden #growwhatyoueat #eatwhatyougrow #frugalhedonism #frugalliving #simplelife #minimalistlife #minimalism #usewhatyouhave #plasticfreejuly #plasticfree #goingzerowaste #trashisfortossers #zerowastehome 🤦🏻‍♀️I sent my kids to school with these reusable cups for their milkshake day so they wouldn't have to use the disposable cups and straws. When I picked them up I asked how their milkshakes were, "delicious" they said but then my 8 1/2 y.o. turned to me and said very displeased "everyone laughed at my cup". I said "sorry mate it's all I could find, maybe I should have given you a large jar (I wasn't sure the school would be happy with that)". His response was "I don't want to drink out of a jar, I'm sick of always being different!" 😬Thats actually a big exaggeration if you ask me because it's a rare occasion something like this happens and I don't think people were laughing at him, just the funny cup. Meanwhile, my 6 y.o. couldn't have enjoyed the extra attention from her friends more! Anyone else having experiences like this with their kids or seeing differences? I'm not really into beauty routines but I am into taking some time out to relax and recuperate when it's needed. One of the main problems I have with many personal care products is the presence of unsustainable palm oil. I will not support businesses using unsustainable palm oil and have written about my palm oil free status on Gippsland Unwrapped. So I LOVE that Biome Eco Stores is now 100% untraceable palm oil free! This shows great leadership which is having a knock-on effect down the supply chain. To celebrate this wonderful achievement - because I totally think it is deserved - and to encourage you to take some time-out too, I have picked out 3 Biome products for a GIVEAWAY on my FACEBOOK page. The lucky winner will get to enjoy a relaxing bath and a wonderful body moisturiser valued at $72.46. You can find all the details about the products and the competition by clicking the direct link in my profile. Good luck! I've made 'white space' and rest a priority for the past month. And time with my family, just enjoying the everyday pleasures of life, plus a few extra special moments like seeing the whales. I made this choice because we've experienced an unlucky cluster of health issues and injuries. On their own they wouldn't be such a big deal, but the semi-regular doctors visits and the waiting for results (only to end up waiting for more appointments and results) has impacted me, along with worry about extended family members experiencing serious health issues. I guess it all adds up and I find myself moody at times and constantly distracted by my thoughts about what is important in life. So, I'm not writing on the blog or posting as frequently during this time. I thought it best to share where I'm at because we still have appointments and I could be feeling this way a little longer yet, hopefully no more than a few weeks, but also because intentional living is something I want to promote too. I've chosen simplicity, slowness and connectedness over hectic, busy and hurried because that's what I need and that's what I think my family needs.

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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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