Rather than stockpiling your growing needs-to-be-repaired collection at the back of the garage, consider taking it to your local repair cafe. Repair cafes are dedicated to helping you extend the life of your belongings. Thanks to local volunteers, Sam Doove and Gabrielle Clappison, places like the Lake Mac Repair Cafe ensure your items get a second chance, lasting for many more days and years to come.

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/repair-cafes-help-to-fix-mend-connect/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living https://renewyliving.com.au/

ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Have you ever thought about how your soap is made? Soap making has been around for thousands of years, but the rise of industrialisation, globalisation, and cluey marketing means we've lost that connection with real soap ingredients and soap making. Someone who does know what's in her soap is Mel Magill from Honeybee House Skin Co. Mel's a Lake Mac soap maker who uses the cold soap making process to produce soap that's beneficial, not just for your body, but also the planet.

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living https://renewyliving.com.au/

ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

You frequently hear the phrase “circular economy” from governments and businesses. But do you know what it really means from a local community perspective? Sharing their perspective are Thomas Michel and Bianca Bartlett from the Newcastle nonprofit startup, The Full Circle Collective.

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/circular-economy-from-a-localised-perspective/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living https://renewyliving.com.au/

ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Walking in for a waxing treatment, tinting or facial at a sustainable beauty salon has all the benefits of going to a normal beauty salon. But by far the greatest benefit is knowing that a beauty salon who cares about your skin and body also cares deeply about our planet. 

Emma Summerhayes is a local Newcastle business owner from Slow Skin Co. She is serious about looking after your body by using natural skincare, choosing local products and embedding sustainable business practices into her services. 

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/what-makes-a-beauty-salon-sustainable/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living https://renewyliving.com.au/

ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Community gardens are green spaces that serve a purpose beyond simply growing fresh food. They're about cultivating connections and are a rich solution to tackling big issues. Today we're joined by Adrian Garner from Smokva Community Garden in Wickham. Adrian shares his local knowledge and experience on how community gardens are more than just a space for plants. 

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/how-smokva-community-garden-cultivates-connection-growth/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living https://renewyliving.com.au/

ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Pressure washers are excellent for your big outside jobs, but after that once in a blue moon cleaning event, they're bulky to store and can seem like money down the (Karchered) drain. But it's places like The Share Shop in Newcastle that helps you rethink whether you need or actually want to own goods you rarely use.

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/the-library-of-things-reducing-waste-through-sharing/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living.

ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Two people who know about running successful op shops are Lifeline retail employees, Dalys Harper and David Ison. They explain how op shops are better for your budget and the planet as well as how supporting preloved first has a positive impact in your community. Behind the Op Shop Donation Door When you're decluttering the house or having a clear out, donating to your local op shop is a great first choice. Donating your stuff gives you the feel-goods, knowing the op shop will sell your stuff to help others. But what really happens behind the scenes of the op shop donation door? Discover how op shops are better for your budget and the planet as well as how supporting preloved first has a positive impact in your community.

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/behind-the-op-shop-donation-door/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living. ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned approach for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle. In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area. ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Anna Noon of the Groundswell Collective is instrumental in establishing Lake Macquarie's first tiny forest. With her team, she aims to bring people together to create a better planet, and shares her expertise & insights on tiny forests.

A Local Tiny Forest with Big Benefits

You know that feeling when it's a super hot day. You're in a built up environment surrounded by hard surfaces such as roads, car parks and buildings jam-packed together. The radiating heat is overwhelming. 

Now, imagine a place where native trees, plants and creatures flourish. You feel and see the wind and stay cool in the dappled shade. It's a pocket of nature that's right in the heart of your urban space where it's needed the most. This is a tiny forest.

For the blogpost and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://renewyliving.com.au/a-local-tiny-forest-with-big-benefits/

The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living. ReNewy Living empowers people in local communities who want to live sustainably, to take a values-aligned, balanced approach, for an abundantly good & happy lifestyle.

In fact, we increase your standard of living, help to reduce your consumption, increase connections to community and help you thrive within your local area.

ReNewy Living is grounded in Newcastle, Australia.

Hello and welcome to The ReNewy Living Podcast! Join Mardi Lee from ReNewy Living, as we learn together how to naturally embed sustainability into our unique lifestyles.