attainable & SUSTAINABLE
If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito - AFRICAN proverb
〰️ A Holistic Luxe Life is one in which you consider all contributing aspects to your wellbeing physical, emotional, social and spiritual. Everything, from what you eat to what you wash your clothes with, is interconnected and will impact your health and the planet.
What we eat, buy, wear and how we live, are all choices that have the power to shape the kind of world we want to live in. Here, I’m sharing simple switches and tips that I have personally integrated to help me live a low tox and low waste life.
If you found me here, you are likely working towards (or considering) being more eco-friendly, doing better for you and our planet. I feel that often we are in a bit of an all or nothing mindset but that’s really not very realistic for me, for you or anybody. There is no pressure and no judgment here. Let’s strive for progress, not perfection!
SUSTAINABILITY
Accessible every day switches and actions to reduce your footprint and walk a little lighter.
Aussies throw away 345 kg of food per household, 38% of the average NSW household rubbish bin. That’s equivalent to 1 in 5 shopping bags, $3800 worth of groceries. If food waste was a country, it would be the 3rd biggest greenhouse gas emitter after the US & China! Good thing is, we can all do something to reduce food waste in our home, here is what I’ve implemented to reduce our food waste.
70% of the water consumed in Sydney is residential use. Those in Sydney use on average 200L per person as compared to the worldwide average use of 50L. The largest consumption of water? You guessed it, showers. Here are my top tips to reduce your water use.
Christmas is a special time of year often filled with gift-giving for family, friends and colleagues. It’s also typically a time of immense waste. Wrapping paper is used just once and whilst it is able to be recycled, there are many more eco-friendly options given the significant resources that go into creating it.
To me, minimalism isn't about owning nothing and not being able to buy anything, it is about carefully curating your belongings, buying things you love and enjoying those things much much more.
Something that is so simple has become very confusing as every council has a different rule. I’ve broken it down to the basics to provide some clarity around what can go into your yellow bin and what to do with the rest.
Cheap and often used for business promotions and birthday parties these cheerful bundles of joy, like many other plastics, find their way into the ocean and into the stomachs of seabirds and turtles.
Who gives a crap is a social enterprise that donates 50% of their profits to charities who run sanitation projects throughout the developing world. Low toxic and zero waste this Aussie company does it all.
beauty cabinet
From skincare to makeup, all of your low tox and low waste beauty cabinet needs.
Gua Sha was designed to stimulate the flow of Qi (energy) through facial meridians, however, it has many other benefits including relieving tension in the face, increasing circulation and aiding lymphatic drainage.
The beauty industry is not regulated, therefore there is no legally required premarket health testing for cosmetics before they are launched. I share the App that took out the guesswork and showed me what’s in my pantry and beauty cabinet.
Based in Newcastle and handmade literally in store, this natural low tox and low waste brands products have become a staple in my beauty cabinet.
Facial steams encourage your pores to blossom open and your skin to be cleansed and nourished. They are incredibly simple and you can often make your own with tea or herbs you may have in your pantry.
2 products, 4 uses by RMS Beauty. Both are easily spreadable and blend easily into the skin. I feel a million bucks and of course, it’s all natural low toxic beauty. ⠀⠀
The benefits of dry body brushing and a step by step guide on how to do it as part of your beauty regime.
food & home
Low tox and waste reducing tools for the kitchen and your home.
The beauty industry is not regulated, therefore there is no legally required premarket health testing for cosmetics before they are launched. I share the App that took out the guesswork and showed me what’s in my pantry and beauty cabinet.
I know so many people struggle to drink enough water throughout the day, particularly during the silly season, so here are a few simple options to up your water game.
As I’ve become more interested in Ayurveda I’ve also become more aware of external items that are stimulating for me in the evenings. In response, I've developed some evening rituals to help me sleep easy.
How to roast pumpkin seeds in just a few easy steps. Packed full of zinc, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. So unbelievably simple and they taste SO good, plus it makes your pumpkin dish zero waste - winning.
Lets face it, no one loves washing and cleaning up in the kitchen. It’s a chore that not many of us want and on top of that we are often using products with heavy chemicals that soak into our skin, settle onto our plates and glasses that we eat from. Then there is the eco side of things, synthetic fabrics with small particles trickling down the drain into our waterways and eventually into the ocean. I walk you through my favourite low tox, low waste supplies.
Cleaning products, I was always perplexed when I’d roam the cleaning isle of the supermarket. So many products to choose from, so many bright fluorescent ugly plastic bottles. I take all the confusion and trouble out of what to pick and instead give you the easiest natural DIY recipe ever.
The first four items you can switch to reusables, beginning your journey to a lower impact zero waste lifestyle.
How to make your own DIY Milk with just 2 ingredients and a few steps. It sill save you time, money and a whole bunch of nasty chemicals. Making your own nut milk is so incredibly easy!
personal care
Low tox and low waste bathroom and laundry items to keep you as fresh as a daisy.
What do you use to wash your clothes and how did you pick it? Was it the brand your parents use? Or perhaps, just the cheapest option you found? How to choose from the huge amount of brands at the shops and how to compare them.
The global disposable razor market is worth an estimated $34 billion a year and you guessed it, all those plastic handles and cartridges end up in a landfill. I share my favourite non-disposable razor that not only works a treat but looks chic in your shower.
Ayurveda is the oldest holistic health system there is. Originating in India 5,000+ years ago, it's been tried and tested for centuries. A prevention-oriented health system, focused on a balance of mind and body to support your full wellbeing via lifestyle practices.
Who gives a crap is a social enterprise that donates 50% of their profits to charities who run sanitation projects throughout the developing world. Low toxic and zero waste this Aussie company does it all.
5 easy bathroom swaps including low tox and low waste options to moving towards a healthier and more sustainable bathroom at home.