Articles and media releases
Standing Up for a Safe Climate: A Tale of Three Climate Dads
September 06, 2024
Parenthood is a powerful motivator, and for three remarkable dads—Simon, Oli, and Karl—it's the driving force behind their commitment to climate action. Each of these fathers has found a unique way to make a difference, standing up for a safer, more sustainable world for...
Read MoreWelcome Spring 🌼: How to Boost Biodiversity in Your Garden
September 06, 2024
There’s something truly magical about the start of spring (albeit spring seemed to start a month earlier with the winter heat wave experienced😲). The crisp morning air starts to soften, plants wake up from their winter slumber, and suddenly, the garden bursts into life....
Read MoreEnergyAustralia the latest Australian corporate to walk back from offsetting
September 05, 2024
Media Release EnergyAustralia, Australia's third largest carbon polluter, has taken its “carbon neutral” product off the shelf for new customers in the latest major corporate move away from marketing products with carbon offsetting. EnergyAustralia joins a wave of Australian companies, including Telstra, Australia...
Read MoreBook Review: The Quickening by Elizabeth Rush
August 13, 2024
I was hesitant to read this book. The blurb gave me the impression of a doom and gloom story about the state of Antarctica, and I wasn't sure I was up for it. Luckily, my impressions were wrong, and I instead found a beautifully...
Read MoreI am holding onto hope: Billee's story
August 13, 2024
As a child in the late 70’s, life was a lot cooler and simpler. We had no iPads, no mobile phones or computers, just a little TV in the lounge room and a good record player. There were no “super” markets, instead local shops...
Read MoreFiver parties and how I saved my family from an avalanche of birthday plastic
August 12, 2024
When my son had his fifth birthday party, I made a rookie mistake: I forgot to add a gift instruction on the invitation. His mum and I planned a simple party: cake, party bags, even pass-the-parcel (Lucky’s dad’s rules). But I didn’t anticipate the...
Read MoreWe stand with First Nations families and communities
July 10, 2024
This week (and every week) we stand in solidarity with First Nations families and invite you to do the same.
Read MoreBook Review: We Come With This Place by Debra Dank
July 03, 2024
This is an extraordinary read. A generous sharing of stories, the beauty of living with Country and the sorrow of our shared history that needs to be acknowledged more broadly. I'm so grateful for the invitation to sit with this journey, to experience all...
Read MoreCelebrating Sustainability: Blue Mountains Parents for Climate Shine as Binfluencers!
July 03, 2024
It’s official! The Blue Mountains Parents for Climate group have become Binfluencers! Their quarterly kids’ clothes and toy swap events have recently earned them a prestigious Blue Mountains City Council award, recognizing their significant efforts in reducing waste and consumption. This incredible team, led...
Read More✂️ Cut Plastic Waste: 15 Tips Every Family Needs to Know
July 02, 2024
Plastic Free July is a great reminder of what we need to be aiming to achieve 12 months of the year. Plastic is everywhere in our lives, but its impact on our planet and our health is alarming. Each year, an estimated 8 million...
Read More