These incredible Australian influencers are working hard to protect the environment by promoting ethical fashion, inclusivity and using less single-use plastic.
Environmental Influencers You Should Follow Published: - May 06, 2021
It has been 30 years since social media exists, and since then it has become the most consumed type of media. This information makes us question if we are aware of the power of social media to influence consumer choices and sustainable lifestyles.
The Woman Post | Catalina Mejía
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According to a study by Deloitte Development LLC, social media can effectively influence the buying behavior of people. A report by Baklanov concluded that the core audience of green influencers is women between 18 and 34 years old. Various influencers are using their online platforms to raise the consciousness of important topics. Environmental aware influencers have become popular during the last years.
Plan, plan, plan, says Anita Vandyke, author of
A Zero Waste Family, published this month by Penguin. Plan your menu from snacks to desserts and don t deviate from that list by bringing home excess food. It s also a great idea to shop from your own pantry and create dishes using jars, condiments and sauces you already own. Jaimee Edwards agrees. It seems like the most blindingly obvious thing, but don t over-cater, says the Sydney-based co-author of Cornersmith s new cookbook
Use It All. If you always end up with leftovers that go uneaten, maybe reconsider how much you re cooking. Keep the skin and bones
Breakfasters: Reducing Your Waste, Not Your Resources With Anita Vandyke
Anti-waste evangelist Anita Vandyke says the term ‘zero waste’ can feel very daunting for people. The rocket scientist joins
Breakfasters to chat about her new book
A Zero Waste Family and explains that living a zero waste life – even with kids – doesn’t have to be, well, rocket science.
A Zero Waste Family is the follow-up to Anita’s award-winning first book
A Zero Waste Life, all about the day-to-day actions we can take towards zero waste, and how small actions have a cumulative effect. The latest release incorporates ways to live sustainability while looking after a family. Anita discusses how becoming a mother made her “appreciate that it’s about effort, not perfection” and how this is reflected in her tips and tricks in the book – “it’s about doing what you can.”