Green+Simple: helping you navigate non-toxic and sustainable living : green+simple

- Lifestyle
Why decluttering is good for the mind and soul
5 reasons to drop everything and start tidying Read more
- Fashion
New ocean-friendly swimwear brands for summer
Recycled nylon and repurposed plastic bottles; say hello to sustainable swimwear Read more
- Lifestyle
File this for when you’re shopping for furniture
Our guide to ethical and sustainable furniture and homewares Read more

- Lifestyle
Why decluttering is good for the mind and soul
5 reasons to drop everything and start tidying Read more
- Fashion
New ocean-friendly swimwear brands for summer
Recycled nylon and repurposed plastic bottles; say hello to sustainable swimwear Read more
- Lifestyle
File this for when you’re shopping for furniture
Our guide to ethical and sustainable furniture and homewares Read more
- Beauty
The natural hair tips you’ve been waiting for
How to have shiny, healthy hair the low-tox way Read more
- Interviews
VIDEO; Why we created Green+Simple
Behind the scenes with co-founders Jenny Ringland and Erica Watson Read more

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The best alternatives to plastic wrap
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- Lifestyle
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- Fashion
How to embrace sustainable fashion
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Beauty

- Beauty
Our 5-minute morning skincare routine
How to rejuvenate tired skin faster than you can make a coffee Read more
- Beauty
These 3 beauty hacks will change your life
From glowing skin to luscious locks, simple tips that work Read more

Fashion

- Fashion
Marnie Skillings has a new ethical and sustainable label
And it’s making us feel optimistic about the state of fashion Read more
- Fashion
The ultimate ethical and sustainable denim glossary
How these brands are reinventing our favourite wardrobe staple Read more

Interviews

- Lifestyle
What is Fair Trade?
From good working conditions to sustainable farming methods and stable prices, here’s our guide to fair trade Read more
- Interviews
From Hollywood actress to ethical jewellery designer, inside the life of Nikki Reed
The designer and mum reveals her approach to simple living Read more

Kids

- Kids
The best play makeup and face paints
Let your kids unleash their creative side with these non-toxic finds Read more
- Kids
9 of the best non-toxic drink bottles for kids
Keep little ones hydrated and healthy with our roundup of the best water bottles Read more

Lifestyle

- Fashion
The second-hand stores we swear by
Embrace fashion the sustainable way by buying pre-loved Read more
- Lifestyle
Thinking about a spring detox? Read this first
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Kids cozzies on your Christmas hit list? You won't want to miss our round up of the best ethical and sustainable swim suit brands for kids. Link in bio!

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We were shocked to learn that many aluminium food tins are lined with BPA, a plastic that can leach toxins into food. BPA can play havoc with hormones and it's also found in plastic water bottles and takeaway food containers. Fortunately, many brands now specify this on their labels making them super easy to identify and avoid

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〰️ food waste 〰️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Last week we were invited by Rabobank to attend the launch of their 2019 Food Waste Report. While we’d like to think each year we’d be getting better (and more knowledgeable) at this sustainability thing, sadly we’re not. The report found this year we’ve actually gone backwards from last. It included; ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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▪️Aussies have spent $10.1 billion dollars on food waste in 2019 - that’s up from $8.9 billion in 2018! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️We waste around 13 per cent of of our weekly grocery shop. And while that might not sound like much, it equates to around $1026 a year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️We’re actually the fourth most wasteful country on the planet!!!! We’ve put together a few easy ways we can all do our bit. They’re really simple and best of all, they work! Here’s how...
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FLAG IT ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Create an “eat me first” bowl or box on the top shelf or where everyone in the household can easily see it. It’ll serve as a reminder to use these items before reaching for others. Search for recipes using those ingredients and get creative in the kitchen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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MEAL PREP⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sunday meal prep really helps! Doing a big batch of roasting, boiling some eggs, or even pre-slicing veges like carrots, cucumber and capsicum is a great way to have lunchbox fillers on hand.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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STORE FOOD IN CLEAR JARS/CONTAINERS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Once you’ve done all your beautiful meal prepping, store it in a glass or see-through container – if you can see it, you won’t forget it’s there.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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HAVE A STOCKPILE OF TEA TOWELS OR CLOTHS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A damp cloth will greatly extend the life of leaves, and herbs. A good tip is to keep veggies like radish and celery in water to keep them nice and crisp. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are your food waste tips? Tell us below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#RaboPartner⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#RaboFoodWaste⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Throwback to our event with @futurewomen. And @simpleasthatskin. A fun evening educating our community about the benefits of natural beauty and personal care products and why we're so passionate about using them. Story coming really soon!

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It's easy to go down the rabbit hole of Instagram and perfectly curated kitchens with zero-waste 'essentials', we're certainly guilty of it. But the reality is, being better at zero-waste living is, quite simply, using what you already have. So scout around in your home and your kitchen, borrow from family, recycle those food jars before tossing them out, because chances are you already have everything you need!

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Stuck in a rut or struggling with your mental load? We explain why decluttering isn't just good for staying tidy, it's also great for body, mind and soul. Link in bio