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23.01.2022 Clean ups don't need to be organised events. Here are the findings on a quick trip down Seaview road. We can all do our part to #keepaustraliabeautiful #plasticfree #ecofriendly #sustainable #environment #eco #recycle #reuse #sustainability #sustainableliving #plasticpollution #gogreen #savetheplanet #reusablebottle #zerowasteliving #ocean #zerowastehome #green #plastic #nowaste #lesswaste #saynotoplastic #pollution #nomoreplastic #greenliving #reducereuserecycle ##environmentallyfriendly #notforprofit

23.01.2022 Today is #worldenvironment day, also referred to as #ecoday or simply #environmentday. Whatever name you wish to call it, the message is clear and more important than it was when it was first established in 1974. To care for humanity, we must care #fornature There are many small changes that you can adopt to make a huge difference. Changes can be as simple as, choosing sustainable products, supporting small business, purchasing second-hand, knowing your brands, repairing inst...ead of replacing, recycling better or just increasing your knowledge for you and those that surround you. As we work to build back from the exceptional events that have plagued 2020 so far, let's all do our part to build it back better than it was before. #togetherwecan

23.01.2022 It's #PlasticFreeJuly and it's a great time for you to be part of the solution! Whether you want to make some simple swaps (bringing your own reusable bags/saying no to straws) or go further and make some long term changes is up to you! Our #sustainabros website (link below) has a table with some simple and long term switches you can make to keep it simple for yourself. We're still learning ourselves so feel free to use the contact form for any new suggestions!... Every bit matters and now is a great time to change some simple habits! https://sustainabros.org.au/go-plastic-free https://www.plasticfreejuly.org #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticfreeliving #noplastic #plastic #sustainability #reduceplastic #zeroplastic #ecofriendly #reducewaste #sustainable #reuse #reusable #reducereuserecycle #refusethestraw #nostraw #saveourplanet #plasticpollutes #reusablebags #plantbased #recycle #saynotoplastic #saynotosingleuse

22.01.2022 Amazing news! South Australia will become the first Australian state to ban single use plastic such as plastic straws, cutlery, and drink stirrers under a plan announced by the state government. Legislation will be drafted to ban the single-use items this year before introducing the bill to parliament in 2020. Let's hope the other states follow suit! Make to follow us to receive news and updates. Read more about the this on the news article linked below:... https://www.theguardian.com//leading-the-country-south-aus #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticfreeliving #noplastic #plastic #sustainability #reduceplastic #zeroplastic #ecofriendly #reducewaste #sustainable #reuse #reusable #reducereuserecycle #refusethestraw #nostraw #saveourplanet #plasticpollutes #reusablebags #plasticban #wedidit #recycle #saynotoplastic #saynotosingleuse #southaustralia #proud #southaussie #proudtobesouthaustralian

22.01.2022 With an increasing amount of waste and harmful carbon emissions produced by the fashion industry, it's become more important than ever to make better decisions about the clothing we purchase. Find out how much your closet contributes to climate change by using ThredUP's fashion footprint calculator. Link below:... https://www.thredup.com/fashionfootprint

21.01.2022 Make recycling easy! A triple bin/recycling system can make it a lot easier for you to put things in the right bin. At @sustainabros our indoor bin consists of one for general waste, one for recycling and one for soft plastics (RED Group #redcycle), with a separate counter bin for compostable items.... Outside, we have 3 separate crates for glass bottles, cans and plastic bottles (all of our 10c refunds will go towards not-for-profits and charities). Check out the resources below if you're not sure which bin you're meant to be using for certain items. You may be surprised! South Australia https://whichbin.sa.gov.au NSW https://garbageguru.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au General http://recyclingnearyou.com.au Or check our website for a quick guide! https://sustainabros.org.au/which-bin/ Local Adelaide dog 'Kooms' thinks recycling is hecking awesome and you should too! #plasticfree #ecofriendly #sustainable #environment #eco #recycle #reuse #sustainability #sustainableliving #plasticpollution #gogreen #savetheplanet #reusablebottle #zerowasteliving #ocean #zerowastehome #green #plastic #nowaste #lesswaste #saynotoplastic #pollution #nomoreplastic #greenliving #reducereuserecycle ##environmentallyfriendly #notforprofit

21.01.2022 #Repost @clarepress Posted @withrepost @marion.hume A factory making school bags. The dead include child workers who should be in school. Cheap comes at too high a price. You actually CAN do something about this. Buy what you love, what will last, and ask, always ask; WHO MADE MY CLOTHES. #Repost @fash_rev with @get_repost... Early this morning, it was reported that a fire in a Delhi factory killed at least 43 victims, most of whom were migrant labourers asleep on the factory floors throughout the night. This tragedy intersects the systemic issues of migrant labour, building safety and regulation, as the factory is thought to have been operating illegally, with multiple unsecure wires ready to catch ablaze. According to the @MFO_WorkerDiaries 12% of garment factory workers in India reported having seen at least one fire in their current workplace. Too often in the clothing supply chain, garment workers are made to stay and work overtime hours when production targets have not been met, as may have been the case for this school bag making factory. Then, when the work is done, workers are often made to sleep on the factory floors as it isnt safe for them to journey home in the dark. As well, with the youngest victim reported to be aged 13, this loss of life also touches on the tragic issue of child labour. Across the spectrum of transgressions that lead to this disaster, transparency is the missing thread. Without transparency, brands, factories, and operations even further down the supply chain can continue to pervade a system of injustice. In the wake of this tragedy, rather than feel helpless, lets ask brands #WhoMadeMyClothes? and demand that the fashion industry put an end to exploitation. #FashionRevolution See more

19.01.2022 Another successful beach clean up. This time at Glenelg! Amazing to see so many people there, as well as the young joeys putting in work. Appreciate Seashepherd for giving me the opportunity to do a speech as well! See you all next time. #beachcleanup #environment #sustainability #sustainable #noplastic #SABeaches #glenelgbeach #keepaustraliabeautiful #cleanup #cleanupaustralia #aussie #lesswaste #environmental #sustainableliving #plasticpollution #bethechange #beaches #australianbeaches #savetheplanet #savetheocean #nfp #notforprofit #loveourearth #longweekend

18.01.2022 Today is #worldenvironmentday - Beginning in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is celebrated all over the world. Each year represents a different theme. The theme for 2019 is #AirPollution. Although a complex subject, there are things that we can all do as individuals to help. Scroll through the pictures for a brief description 5 of the leading culprits of Air Pollution, then visit www.worldenvironmentday.global to learn what you c...an do to help. #worldenvironmentday2019 #earth #nature #saveourplanet #protectwhatyoulove #breakfreefromplastic #resistplastic #moreoceanlessplastic #plasticfree #protecttheocean #connect #togetherpossible #plasticpollution #plasticfree #ocean #newdealfornature #animal #savetheearth #wearthemmask #environmentday #stopairpollution #bethechange #savetheworld #stopemission #future #ourfuture #sustainabros

18.01.2022 Today is the final day of #plasticfreejuly. Did you know that over 30 million toothbrushes end up in Australian landfills every year? That's 1000 tonnes of landfill that won't break down in our lifetime...or many lifetimes! Even when they do, they break down into microplastics that will end up in our oceans. A swap as simple as a plastic to bamboo toothbrush reduces the time it takes to break down from hundreds of years (or, if at all) to 4-6 months (depending on composition...). To help you on the home stretch, scroll through our images to find 5 simple swaps that can be made in your bathroom to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfill and in our oceans.

17.01.2022 Sustainabros representatives attended the Climate Action strike today in Adelaide and Melbourne. Incredibly inspiring seeing the young ones stand up for what's important. We're all one and will continue to work together for a better tomorrow. #adelaide #melbourne #sustainabros #climatestrike #climatechange #climateprotest #environment #bethechange #planetearth #australia #sustainable #sustainability #stopadani #noscomo #climate #nofracking #motherearth

17.01.2022 Our biggest recycling run yet! All the money from our runs go to various charities. Anyone want have a guess at how much we got on this run? #recycling #forcharity #beers

16.01.2022 Happy New Year folks! Although lot of us are now returning to the workplace after the Xmas and New Years break, that doesn't mean that we need to put a halt to all the sustainable practices we've worked so hard to adapt into our home. While a lot of what goes into making your workplace greener is up to management and decision-makers, a lot of the tips below are small things that you can do to make a difference, and hopefully encourage others to do the same.... View the link below for an article on '10 Tips for a more sustainable workplace' https://linktr.ee/Sustainabros #sustainablity #sustainablechoices #sustainableworkplace

16.01.2022 In the spirit of the #plasticfreejuly challenge, we will be sharing our ideas from some of the Sustainabros team this month on how to reduce your single-use plastic in the home and workplace and where to find some great alternatives. If youd like to join us in the challenge, you can sign up to the Plastic Free July initiative via the link below. https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/... #plasticfreejulychallenge #plasticfree #ecoswaps #sustainability

16.01.2022 As part of #melbournefashionweek, Sustainabros attended a panel discussion today on the sustainable business opportunities the sharing economy model can bring to fashion. __ Once considered a novel approach in the industry, consumers are using online clothing rental platforms and organised swap/exchange events to change the way we consume fashion. __... In Australia alone, 6,000 kilograms of clothing and textiles are being disposed of every 10 minutes. It is more important than ever that these avenues are explored in order to breathe new life into our clothing and to save them from landfill. #sustainability #fashion #slowfashion #clothingexchange #recycling #rentdontbuy #minimalism

15.01.2022 As a long time bubble tea fanatic, it always bothered me how much plastic is used in each drink, the cup, the cover, the straw and even the carrying bags offered. Even opting out of the plastic straw and using a reusable metal straw still results in ALOT of single use plastic. Turns out there are stores in Victoria that offer bubble tea in a reusable keep cup! Good on ya @Chachatea... Let's hope some of the bigger chains like @gongcha @chatime follow this trend! Boba should go straight to the hips and not in the sea! #bubbletea #boba #bobatea #milktea #brownsugar #brownsugarboba #gongcha #chatime #chacha #recycling #recycle #noplastic #nowaste #lesswaste #reduce #reuse #reducereuserecycle #nosingleuseplastic #makethechange #plasticrecycling #oneplanet #savetheplanet #environment #gogreen #consciousconsumer #australianrecycling #springvale

15.01.2022 A little late but just stumbled upon @donutsdept that sold these koala themed donuts in their local Osaka, Japan to help raise money for the wildlife that were affected during our devastating bushfires in Australia. It's been truly heartwarming to see people of all nations band together to help one another. #thankyou #arigato... Credit to @zerowaste.japan for the photos and information!

15.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how long it takes commonly used items to decompose naturally? Find out by scrolling through these images. The images below show how important it is to #reduce #reuse and #recycle where possible.... *Please note that these are averages. The time it takes to decompose will depend on the specific material, size and various other factors.

14.01.2022 Sustainabros has always been an advocate of utilising skills and interests to create a better future for the planet and those currently in need. As a side project, a member of the Sustainabros put their cooking skills to good use and joined individuals in the Vietnamese community to make various meals for those in need, as well as selling the food to people in their local community. All proceeds from the cooked meals have been distributed to various charities in Vietnam that ...are assisting with the elderly and disabled who are unable to afford the bare essentials. To check out some of the food that has been made and more importantly, the deliveries that have been dispersed to those most vulnerable in Vietnam, please swipe for photos. This has always been something that has hit close to home for us and seeing these photos has been incredibly heart-warming. #steamedbun #bahnbao #vietnam #saigon #vietnamese #helpvietnam #weareallone #charity #charityvietnam #foodforcharity #wecanallhelp #oneplanet #endpoverty #vietnamesfood #saigonstyle #vietnamfood

13.01.2022 South Australia leading the way! SA has become the first in Australia to pass laws to ban single-use plastic products, including straws, cutlery and beverage stirrers with potentially more to be added to the list in the near future. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the State Government advises that the new rules will be enforced in 2021.... Let's chalk that up as a WIN!

12.01.2022 This is a awesome! Let's hope more places start offering this along with Trashless Takeaway!

12.01.2022 The numbers are in for the Glenelg Beach clean up organised by @seashepherd. A great event and we're happy we could make it and lend some extra hands! Well done everyone and thanks for the shout out to us on the day and always making us feel welcome! Onto the next one!

11.01.2022 Black Friday is certainly an exciting time of the year and there are no-doubt going to be some great deals to be had. With that said, it's important to be reminded to make conscious ethical decisions about our purchases. With over 20 million tonnes of waste going to landfill in Australia every year, ask yourself whether you're really going to make use of the items you purchase. On that note, Happy Black Friday and remember, quality over quantity!... #noblackfriday #greenfriday #nofastfashion #slowfashion #buyoncebuyright #buylesschoosewell #buylessbuybetter #sustainable #sustainability #realvalue #zerowaste #consumebetter #nowaste #lesswaste #slowshopping #buylocal #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #usewhatyouhave #savetheplanet #oneplanet #environment #consciousconsumer #shopconsciously #buyconsciously #buyethical #ethical #ethicalshopping #shopethical #takebackblackfriday

11.01.2022 Google have just released their 'Year In Search' for 2020 and despite all the hurdles and hardships endured by everyone throughout the year, the term 'how to help' was searched more often than it ever was before. Amazing! In Australia, the term 'Wildlife Rescue' was also searched more than any other country! Search 'Year in Search 2020' on Google to find more uplifting and compassionate stories.... #yearinsearch2020 #compassion #wildliferescue

10.01.2022 We'll be there! Looking forward to seeing a few new faces come with us too.

09.01.2022 We're over halfway through Plastic Free July, and whether this is your first time participating, or if you are already a pro at eliminating plastic from your daily life all year round, congratulations for making it this far! Did you know that a third of the microplastics in our oceans come from our clothing? Scroll through our info-graphics to find simple tips on how we can reduce/prevent the use of plastic that ends up in the stomachs of marine animals such as seabirds, fish... and prawns. Contact us via the link in our bio if you have any tips on how to further prevent microplastics from entering our oceans. #plasticfreejuly #microplastics #savetheoceans

09.01.2022 A rainy Saturday makes for a great excuse to read these (again!) #sustainabros #clarepress #mrspress #inspiring #riseandresist #changetheworld #activism #socialjustice #environment #naomiklein #thischangeseverything #ecowarrior #change #zerowaste #sustainable #sustainability #bethechange #greatread #mustread #capitalismvstheclimate #climatechange #slowfashion #minimalism #wardrobecrisis #powershift #importantread #resistance #movement #recycling #upcycling

08.01.2022 Every bit helps! Please donate or share!

08.01.2022 October 12th 12.05pm (Grid Time/AEST) marks a major milestone for South Australia! The combination of both rooftop and utility scale solar has met 100 per cent of the energy demand in South Australia. Although immediate demand only lasted for two hours, we see this as a big step in the right direction! Thank you @reneweconomy for sharing the news. Please head to the link below to view their full article and graphs.... https://linktr.ee/Sustainabros Credit Dollyheidi - Image from Vecteezy #southaustralia #cleanenergy

06.01.2022 I don't think there's ever been a promotion that spoke so directly to us Sustainabros! @corona are giving away a free stainless steel bottle in Australia with every purchase of a Corona carton! The packaging helps to raise awareness about the amount of plastic entering and polluting our Australian waterways. In short, drink beers, use less plastic and get a funky stainless water bottle while you're at it to help you reduce the amount of single use plastic you use!

05.01.2022 Loving the sustainably sourced wood/bamboo aesthetic!

05.01.2022 Some absolutely amazing news on the recycling front this morning! South Australia has inked a new $30m deal with the Federal Government to build new recycling centres and to create new jobs. Australia has also vowed to stop sending unprocessed waste, plastic, paper, glass and tyres overseas in an effort to develop a circular economy. We look forward to hearing the announcement from David Speirs MP later today!... Photo Credit - Magda Ehlers (Pexels) #southaustralia #recycling #sustainability

05.01.2022 Upcycling is all about creativity, craftiness and a passion for sustainability to repurpose items that would otherwise have gone to waste. While we love our Boba Tea here at Sustainabros, this ingenious Boba (bubble tea) Green House from @michkwong really caught our eye because it captures how simple upcycling can be with just a little imagination. If you have any upcycling ideas, we'd love to hear from you. DM us or send us an email to [email protected]... Thank you for sharing @michkwong and keep up the creativity! #boba #bobatea #bubbletea #upcycling #greenhouse

04.01.2022 Slightly unrelated post but the Sustainabros would like to pay its respects to Kobe Bryant, his daughter and everyone else on the helicopter that tragically took their lives today. The two co-founders of Sustainabros have been life long basketball fans. Our friendship started in high school on the basketball court. Fast forward many years later and everyone weekend you would find us hanging out, watching the basketball together and like many others, yelling 'Kobe!' everytime ...we threw something at a target. Although Kobe was always a fierce rival of our supported teams, his greatness, contribution to the game, his family and society can never be questioned. #RIPKOBE We hope you and Gianna taking names on the big court in the sky. #24 #kobe #kobebryant

04.01.2022 An incredible article and infographic giving a visual representation of how global warming has changed the world since your childhood. Click onto the link below and change the year for a written and visual guide on what has changed. Continue further down to read about what a child born in Australia today will see in their lifetime and why making sustainable changes now is so crucial. ... https://www.abc.net.au//how-climate-change-has-im/11766018

04.01.2022 We love the idea of #upcycling here at #sustainabros - There's nothing more sustainable than using what you already have! There are some incredibly creative people out there re-purposing things that most of us would throw to landfill. Everything from turning old clothes that can't be donated to dog toys, making furniture from pallets or our personal favourite, turning a crate into a bad ass self-defence weapon! #repurpose #handmade #recycling #diy #upcycle #zerowaste #design #upcycled #sustainable #recycle #secondhand #ecofriendly #creative #recycled #nowaste #lesswaste #nolandfill #sustainability #australia #crate #milkcrate #bethechange #savetheworld #savetheplanet #environment #sustainableliving #upcycledfurniture #selfdefence #adelaide #sydney

04.01.2022 Awesome to see the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters are now offering a free kitchen caddy to residents in the area to help with their composting needs! Now items such as food scraps, tissues etc can be placed in the caddy and then disposed of by placing it into your green bin! Placing food scraps in your green/compost bin instead of your the landfill bin reduces the amount of methane released. It's reported that it costs double the amount to send a bag of food waste to la...ndfill vs the green/organic bin! Check the link below to find out how you can obtain yours! https://linktr.ee/sustainabros #NoFoodToLandfill

04.01.2022 What if Australia were its own planet? 'In other words, if Australia really were a planet it would be quickly, all by itself, destroying its climate. It cant blame the destruction on others; in any moral calculation' This is an excellent article written by 'The Nation' about Australia's contribution to the #climatecrisis and what's currently happening with the #australianbushfires... An informative read and further emphasis on how we all need to work together to for a #betterfuture. Find the link to the article below: https://www.thenation.com/ar/australia-fire-climate-change/

04.01.2022 Ah Christmas, what a joyous time to spend with family and friends. Unfortunately also a major contributor to the already huge waste issue in Australia After carefully selecting gifts, painstakingly wrapping them and spending countless hours in the kitchen preparing your Christmas feasts, you likely can't wait to just sit down and relax with your loved ones. You'll probably eat too much, you may drink too much, and with our help, you'll also know how to properly dispose of yo...ur post-Christmas waste! https://sustainabros.org.au/guide-to-post-christmas-waste/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more Sustainabros http://instagram.com/sustainabros

03.01.2022 Some absolutely haunting images from a Sustainabros member currently in Kangaroo Island were taken that show the sad aftermath of the KI bush fires. Our hearts go out to those that lost so much. Please consider donating to the SA Bushfire Appeal by following the link below:... https://forms.sa.gov.au/#/form/5e142545ad9c5b0848abbd9c

02.01.2022 Can consumer technology be sustainable? Does green consumerism really exist? Check out our take on the #houseofmarley Liberate Air Wireless Earphones, reviewed from a sustainability point of view. Let us know your thoughts by checking it out our review.... https://sustainabros.org.au/house-of-marley-liberate-air-r/

01.01.2022 Seriously, when's the last time you actually used the yellow pages? With the internet and technology making it so much easier to just search for locations and services these books just seem wasteful. Save the clutter, save yourself having to throw them out and most importantly save some trees! Link to cancel your yellow pages below!... https://www.directoryselect.com.au/action/cancel

01.01.2022 #plasticfreejuly has now ended, but that doesn't mean that your journey to reduce waste has to as well! Our friends at KINOI are helping us to reduce the amount of single use plastic we use with these stylish reusable bubble tea containers. Their mission to end plastic waste and inspire sustainable actions without compromising on style is certainly one that resonates with us! Thank you Kinoi and a special shout out to chicotea_unley for making our delicious boba in our new containers.

01.01.2022 Great info! Check to see if your local council supplies a compost bin and biodegradable bags! #recycling #recycle #ecofriendly #environment #australia #australianrecycling #recycleright #sustainability #sustainable #waste #eco #recycleall #plasticrecycling #recycled #nature #noplastic #green #pollution #nolandfill #landfill #savetheworld #savetheplanet #gogreen