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5 Ways My Low Waste Life Is Low Tox

by Tammy (Gippsland Unwrapped)
Posted on August 23, 2018March 20, 2019

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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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Just a quick tip. If you don’t know where the op shops are in your area, this website can help you; it’s a searchable map and list. www.opshop.org Image: A collection of bags I found in a Leongatha op shop. #ilovetoopshop #opshopfinds #makesecondhandsecondnature #reuserevolution #choosetoreuse #onemanstrashisanothermanstreasure #treasurehunt #mindfulconsumption #secondhandbags #secondhand #zerowaste #waronwasteau #womenagainstwaste

ZERO WASTE (& Sustainable living) PRO TIP : Get informed and vote with your dollar. Everything we spend money on is an investment, a vote, into one type of future or another. Voting doesn’t only happen every few years. It happens powerfully every day through our choices. In our minds, the history of a product needs to be part of the product itself. Appreciating what lies behind a product (understanding the implications of the supply chain for both people and planet) should apply to everything we spend money on. We all need to push our money into the supply chains that we want to see thriving. If the information is hard to find, ask for it. Ask where the money you spend will ultimately end up. Who will get richer and what in turn will they invest in? If you are a business owner, share your actions and your supply chain knowledge with your customers. The more discerning we are about supply chains, the harder companies work to sort them out. . . We won't always get everything right, but it's important that we just have a go, in everyday life, to be informed enough to push broadly for a better world through our spending and non-spending activities. . . *This information is not a license to consume more than you need.* . . Image Credit: @brenna_quinlan #permacultureillustrator This permaculture meme is based on the song #msjackson by OutKast.

We spoke, they listened. It was so great to hear from @nerada_tea about their completely plastic free loose leaf black tea ☕️ which is also Australian grown and 💯 pesticide free. And despite what you think about supermarkets, I think it’s a good thing that this choice is accessible to more people. Many people don’t have options to shop in bulk, and it’s always better when a big business makes a product better for the environment. Nerada have understood customers push for plastic free products, evidenced by how their product was sent to me. They are currently testing a new paper that is 100% plastic free for their teabags which will help workplaces wanting to reduce waste and plastic use. Lastly, they are selling other flavours plastic free from their Queensland site but major retailers want to see more demand before stocking them (maybe you can help out with that if you live in Queensland😉).

I've been trialling a new laundry liquid for the past couple of months (given to me by the company in exchange for a post about it) which is subtly disrupting the laundry industry. ✌🏼 Gone are large amounts of disposable plastic packaging, costly products containing 90% water (this also means the weight of excess water impacts carbon emissions from transport), and wicked ingredients. 😖 Here to stay is certified organic, wild harvested and fair traded ingredients, corporate social and environmental responsibility (a mangrove tree is planted with each purchase which removes five times more carbon dioxide from the air than any other tree), savings, and, @happi.earth assure me that they are implementing a returnable and refillable option for their pouches as soon as possible. 😃 In the meantime, know that the packaging is made from paper with a thin plastic lining to prevent leakage, that's 99% less plastic packaging than other laundry liquids in a bottle (but it’s not recyclable). So, Happi.Earth is a good option for people who prefer liquid laundry detergents, want to save money, and have confidence that the ingredients are people and planet friendly, whilst still washing clothing well. Happi.Earth comes in a 1L pouch and you only need to use 2.5ml per wash - that's 400 washes, or one load per day for over a year! And at full price, this equals just $0.25 per wash. But, Happi.Earth are giving all my supporters a 15% discount on their first purchase, so that would reduce your cost further! 👏🏻 Just make sure you use the link in my profile to get the discount. I've been using Happi Earth in the machine, for soaking, and for all fabrics including woollens. I find the scent lovely and subtle. Happi 😉 to answer any questions you have. . . . P.S. I should mention it comes in a box with packing beans, because this was a surprise to me. The beans are made of potato starch and can go in compost or dissolve in water.

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Tammy Logan is the author of Gippsland Unwrapped, a blog about maximising resources and minimising waste. Based in Gippsland, Tammy combines 20 years of qualifications and work experience in conservation biology, natural resource management, science communication and community engagement with her dairy farming roots to deliver practical sustainable living solutions. Tammy works in collaboration with community groups, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies throughout Gippsland (and beyond) to deliver waste education and advice. Tammy wants to prove that living sustainably results in a more meaningful life and that individuals can be a strong force for positive change.

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