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World Environment Day: What Will You Do?

June 5, 2018

This World Environment Day, What will you do? Will you join others around the world And do your bit? This World Environment Day, What will you pledge? To combat plastic pollution, And replace straws, bottles and cups with a reusable option? This World Environment Day, What will you plant? A tree for fresh air? Or … More World Environment Day: What Will You Do?

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Things I’ve done to reduce my plastic footprint

May 22, 2018

Back in January, I wrote about how much plastic waste I am generating while living in Thailand in 31 Days of Plastic and then I explored ways I could reduce this in Towards Plastic Free. As I discussed, escaping using plastic is quite a challenge here in Thailand, more so than if I was living … More Things I’ve done to reduce my plastic footprint

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Myanmar’s Development Journey

May 19, 2018

After travelling to Myanmar last month I reflect on what it will mean for Myanmar to develop. Will it be necessary to compromise nature and people for the sake of development? … More Myanmar’s Development Journey

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The Quest for the Reusable Straw

February 19, 2018

I finally found it! A reusable metal straw sitting atop the ultimate refreshing tropical drink. My taste buds and sustainability brain rejoice! But that’s not all. I’ve also found a place that uses biogas produced from food waste to cook the most glorious vegetarian food without the obligatory spoonfuls of sugar and msg found elsewhere; food … More The Quest for the Reusable Straw

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There’s a Fraction too Much Plastic

February 3, 2018
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Climate Strikes: Their Impact. . 6 million people attended #climatestrikes last week and @gretathunberg delivered her 'How Dare You?' speech at the #unclimatesummit. I look at how the climate summit shaped up in my latest blog. . . . Link in bio . #climatestrike #schoolstrike #climateaction #climatejustice
The climate is changing and so must we. Spurred on by attending Friday's #climatestrike in Brisbane, I wondered whether it would be enough. We need a system change and EVERYONE must be involved. Politicians, business leaders, schools, citizens young and old. What change will you make? . Blog in bio . . . #climatechange #climateaction #climatejustice #fridaysforfuture
40 Days A Vegan. Realising the immense environmental impacts of our global food system, I decided to give veganism a go. How hard would it be? I discovered gems but also encountered difficulties. Read about it in my latest blog. . Link in bio . . . #vegan #veganfood #veganism #govegan #sustainable #sustainableliving #plantbased
Being The Other: A White Kiwi's Experiences. Living in different countries and cultures I've often been the token white woman, 'the other'. How can we foster learning and respect of other cultures and religions? . Link in bio . . #theother #beingtheother #thailand #aotearoa #christchurch #newzealand #theyareus #kiakaha

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