Packing children’s lunch boxes for school (or the big kids lunch boxes for work) is one of those daily things that has to be done, and there are so many convenient snacks at the supermarket to make it quick and easy. But, with convenience also comes a lot of waste.
Individually wrapped chip or biscuit packets, yoghurt tubs or pouches, cheese and crackers, muesli bars, the list goes on. Each of these packaged items creates more waste every day, and they aren’t the healthiest of options either.
So there are multiple reasons to look at reducing the packaging that goes into your child’s lunch box. Read more
It’s so easy to duck into the supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner, or to do one big shop to get it over with, but there are lots of good reasons to shop local. Buying from your local green grocer, butcher or bakery has many benefits – from keeping your dollars in your community, to being positive for the environment through reduced distances your products need to travel to get to you.
As well as supporting local business by shopping local, even more opportunities to buy direct from farmers are popping up through farmers markets. Not only can you buy fresh, you can chat to the person who actually produced the food!
Other markets are popping up all the time where you can source items made locally. Whether it be homewares, clothing or accessories, check out what’s on in your area. Read more
