Category: Australia
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Young Henrys: Making the world healthier, one ‘green’ beer at a time
In the heart of inner-city Newtown, a popular scene for music, arts and culture, you will find Young Henrys, a microbrewery and distillery doing things a little differently, including using algae to make their ‘green’ beer! A local institution with rockstar status What started as a conversation over a beer in a bar about how […]
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The future of Adelaide’s green initiatives – with Davide Gaglio
Mikayla Bridge chats with Davide Gaglio, the Park Lands and Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Adelaide about the importance of green initiatives As of July 2020, Adelaide became the first council in South Australia to run their council operations on 100% renewable electricity, through a combination of wind and solar power. The City of […]
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Acre Burwood: urban agriculture equals farm-fresh dining!
Shannon Jade chats with Stevie-Lee Montfroy One of the largest urban agricultural projects in the country, Acre Burwood is more than just an eatery. Offering a farm fresh atmosphere and a beautiful garden setting, it’s a place where visitors can stop by to dine or to learn something new with a cooking class or community […]
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The Cardamom Pod: Karma free clean eating
The ethos of the Cardamom Pod is to help people ‘eat their way to a better world’. For them, this means leaving a lighter footprint on the planet by serving only Indian vegetarian dishes, but it also means that each dish is prepared with heart. The restaurant is located within The Brickworks Centre – a bustling […]
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Verve Collective: Products to make your home a sustainable dream
Between selling eco-goods, attending farmer’s markets and educating communities, Verve Collective has managed to build a thriving, sustainable homeware products brand since their opening in 2020. Read on for our interview with Caleb Ostwald, Verve Collective’s director and owner! Sustainable Homeware Products – Where to start? Caleb finished school in 2020 with a determination to […]
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Lentil as Anything: Everyone deserves as place at the table!
Everyone deserves a place at the table – come and dine at an incredible social enterprise vegan restaurant with community wellbeing at its heart. A man with a dream Lentil as anything was born in 2000 by revolutionary founder Shanaka Fernando in St Kilda, Victoria. Shanaka created a social enterprise vegan restaurant where anyone could […]
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EcoWalk Tours: Sydney Harbour eco walking tours
Sydney Harbour is a spectacular setting. The iconic sails of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge can be viewed from a number of vantage points, either up close from Circular Quay or from the opposite side of the harbour where you’ll catch glimpses whilst being immersed in bushland. It’s this side of the […]
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ELK: beautiful design creating a truly ethical fashion company
Emma Tidswell chats with Marnie Goding Begun in 2004, Australian sustainable ethical fashion brand ELK, set out to ‘do’ luxury fashion a little bit differently. This inspiring brand has succeeded in creating a company that is a master of quality, the curator of beautiful design and operates in a way that is kind to the […]
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STREAT: Youth homelessness and disadvantage
This renowned local enterprise has dedicated over a decade to stopping youth homelessness through social ventures that improve employment rates, housing situations, and most importantly, a sense of self. Every night in Australia, over 105,000 people are homeless. 26,000 of these are between the ages of 12 to 24. The vast majority caught up by […]
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Applewood Distillery: Sustainable spirits made on Peramangk country
A sensory experience you will not forget with the aim of sustainability at the forefront of this Adelaide Hills distillery. Sustainable spirits crafted from the land Set in the beautiful township of Gumeracha, surrounded by vineyards, farmland and orchards, it is clear the founders of Applewood Distillery, Brendan and Laura Carter, have been inspired by […]
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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour: an environmentally delicate way to explore
Port Adelaide, the largest port in South Australia, offers a rich educational dolphin kayak tour experience complete with marine life, shipwrecks and notable landmarks all explored at a leisurely pace so you can capture those memorable serene moments. The secret lies in the Garden Garden Island, one of Adelaide’s special secret spots with its fascinating […]
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Endota Spa: Australian spa makes people feel better
Harnessing the power of nature to heal is the mandate all Endota Spa franchisees follow, and according to its environmental policy this renowned Australian spa and skincare brand functions with a passionate ethos: ‘We exist to make people feel better’. Founded by Melissa Gleeson in the year 2000, Endota Spa was her way of giving […]
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Adelaide Botanic Garden: Beautiful gardens based on a sound conservation ethos
Adelaide Botanic Garden offers 50-hectares of gorgeous greenery for loved ones to relax and connect in the heart of Adelaide. A beautiful space filled with native and exotic plants – who could say no to leisurely strolling around the grounds? Firm ethos built on conservation Within the Adelaide CBD and easily accessible (including wheelchair access) […]
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My Grandma Ben: More than an Adelaide café
Eating in north Adelaide? Try Grandma Ben’s; more than a just a café and eatery, its a way of living. A visit to this sustainably dedicated café bar and workshop space in Adelaide will leave your heart and belly feeling full. Adelaide Café: Grandma knows best The old saying “It’s All in the Name” rings […]
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Sustainable wineries around Adelaide: The top 10
The South Australian tourism commission has designated 2021 the Year of South Australian Wine so it’s the perfect time to consider an exploration (and sampling) of the top ten sustainable wineries in and around Adelaide. These wineries are focused on sustainability; on water and energy management, on lowering their carbon footprint and managing yields to […]
