I work in retail supply chain, so my year is a revolving door of events. So far this year, we’ve had Australian themed plastic plates and tattoos for Australia Day, teddy bears and balloons for Valentine’s Day, specially wrapped chocolates and baskets for Easter and for Mother’s Day we get cellophane wrapped flowers, cards and... Continue Reading →

Does it break your heart that your plastic fork will outlive your grandchildren?

I’ve been told by a lot of people, that I’m “strong willed”, “driven” and sometimes even “stubborn”. It took me a little while, but I’ve become okay with it. I’ve also been lucky enough to have been told “you can do anything that you put your mind to” and I honestly believe, the greatest drivers... Continue Reading →

When I was 17, in my first semester of Environmental Management and learning about CFC gases, I cried. In broad daylight. In a crowded auditorium. And it wasn't because there'd been irreversible damage, or that people had suffered. It was because our lecturer said, with a sense of defeat and carelessness "well I guess that's... Continue Reading →