Category: Sydney
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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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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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No Death to Coffee: Sustainability & Survival
According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, at least 60% of all coffee species are at risk of disappearing due to climate change. This includes Arabica, the origin of the world’s most popular coffee, which is now categorised as endangered. Coffee’s Origins Coffee, as a bean to be chewed and later as a […]
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Sustainable fashion: Inclusivity and your new favourite outfit with SWOP
Emma Tidswell chats with Bethany Wicks SWOP is an innovative Australian organisation that exemplifies the idea that sustainable fashion can be fun, accessible, and stylish. Having created a unique circular fashion organisation, co-owner Bethany and the SWOP team are bringing something new to the Australian sustainable fashion market and proving that sustainable fashion is always […]
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Vegan restaurant leading the way: Sydney’s Alibi Bar & Kitchen
We chat to Executive Chef Brent Morely on how he’s made Alibi one of Sydney’s favourite haunts for both vegans and carnivores. If you’re not a local, or if you’ve been living under a rock, you might not have heard about Ovolo Woolloomooloo’s standout vegan restaurant in Sydney, Alibi Bar & Kitchen. With its quirky […]
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Good Day Girl: Reducing fabric waste one design at a time
Homegrown sustainable fashion brand Good Day Girl is the expert of slow fashion, creating unique made to order clothing that doesn’t ever sacrifice on style, functionality or sustainability. Made to order experts Australian brand Good Day Girl is the champion of stylish made to order clothing. Started in Sydney, founders Alexia and Sophie are both […]
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EcoWalk Tours: Showcasing Sydney’s backyard to the world
Interview By Jennifer Gaskin For some, opening a travel company during one of Australia’s worst bushfire seasons and just beforea global pandemic might have been a bump in the road, to say the least. But, as soon as I startedtalking to Alan Toner, founder of Sydney’s EcoWalk Tours, I could tell that someone with his […]
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Commune Bondi: Building a Platform for Sustainable Artisan Products
Built on innovation and a determination to make sustainable products more accessible, Commune Bondi has created a community of artisans and consumers to bring stunning ethical products to the modern market. Innovation for sustainability The innovative brand Commune Bondi was created in 2016 by Sydney locals Loren and Kristie to solve a problem. Both passionate […]
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Sydney: The city’s green journey to becoming a sustainable destination
by Jessica Beaumont Sustainable Sydney 2030 2019 saw Sydney sitting in 8th place globally as a sustainable destination, behind only a handful of European destinations. But what does it take to get a city to the top of the leader board for its dedication to the environment? We sat down at the (virtual) table with […]
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Bare Beauty House: A place that cares about hair, beauty and the earth
When you are in need of a pampering, Bare Beauty House has everything you could need, want or desire from a luxury, sustainable beauty salon. Bare Beauty was established by Naomi Browner whose love for the planet and need to revolutionise thebeauty industry led to the creation of Bare Beauty House, located in Manly, New […]
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Ecotreasures: exploring Sydney’s finest natural gems
Built upon an ethos that places education at the heart of environmental awareness, Ecotreasures is a Sydney tour company that demonstrates to visitors just how precious nature can be. Immersive experiences Created on the northern beaches of Sydney, Ecotreasures dates back to 2010. Damien – the source of passion and brains behind the business – […]
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The Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living: Learn how to live better
The Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living is a not-for-profit, community-based education and demonstration centre which is leading the way in showing individuals and families how to live more sustainably. Visitors to the centre can take part in tours, festivals, markets, workshops, research, art, gardening and music events which showcase a way of living that is […]
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NOMAD: Woodfired Mediterranean share plates in the heart of Surry Hills
The Sydney suburb of Surry Hills is well known as a foodie destination – some of the city’s most innovative restaurants can be found here. Tucked away in a back street NOMAD has reopened. The new restaurant has a familiar feel and the same commitment to woodfired Mediterranean dishes from local produce, but with some innovative new surprises. […]
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park: Indigenous history meets scenic beauty
Located north of Sydney, Ku-ring-gai is Australia’s second oldest national park and is a local favourite for bushwalking, cycling, fishing and swimming. There are several trails, lookouts, picnic spots, secluded beaches and well-preserved Aboriginal heritage sites that provide a window into the past. Aboriginal history The Guringai people (from which the park takes its name) […]
