Sal Isaksen, owner of Sal-On in Katoomba, is making a stand against fast fashion and its environmental impacts. Visit her store and hear her story in this piece by volunteer writer Camille Walsh.
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Kind And Eco-Friendly Pest Control
Do you baulk at killing garden pests? Chris McDonald, Principal Gardener at the Brahma Kumaris Retreat Centre, Leura, shares tips for keeping the pests at bay without killing anything, harming the environment or ourselves.
Read More »Kicking Sustainable Goals at Planetary Health Day
The first Blue Mountains Planetary Health Day was held on 24 February 2024 in Katoomba, and was a huge success with an estimated 600 attendees. With the goal of equipping people with the knowledge and resources to achieve their sustainability goals, the day featured workshops, stalls, activities and much more.
Read More »Blue Mountains Spiritual Group Goes Solar
Brahma Kumaris are embracing green living and solar energy at their North Leura Retreat Centre in the Blue Mountains. We can all learn from their journey.
Read More »How Ken and Carol Built a Sustainable Home in the Blue Mountains
Ken and Carol’s sustainable home in Leura offers insights into eco-friendly building design we can all take inspiration from.
Read More »How To Recycle Your Grey Water
Setting up a basic system for recycling grey water is cheap, easy and worthwhile. Read about a garden in North Leura and learn from a permaculture designer how it can be done.
Read More »New Blue Mountains Soft Plastic, Textile and E-waste Recycling Service Has Your Waste Sorted
Most of us have got into the groove around recycling. But what do we do with those items that can’t go in the recycling bin? A new local recycling initiative has soft plastics, old undies and socks, broken tech, plant pots and more, sorted.
Read More »Katoomba Op Shops & Antique Stores Driving the Circular Economy
With 20 secondhand 'shops' to explore, including lots of funky vintage and op shops, Katoomba is a growing hub for the circular economy. This guide explains what’s on offer where and how to donate your unwanted stuff.
Read More »BUZZBUZZ! New Leura Bee and Pollinator Shop and More to Explore in Pollinator Week
Australian Pollinator Week 2023 is 11-19 November. And BUZZBUZZ is a new shop that has opened in Leura to champion pollinators. You can too - find out how here.
Read More »Katoomba’s Boom in Secondhand Shops
Op shops and secondhand stores are booming in Katoomba, part of a growing interest in the circular economy. It's also helping locals save money while looking good in vintage and retro fashion.
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