As we embark on a new year, let's explore resolutions that not only benefit us but also leave a positive impact on our planet. Here's how I'm doing it: 1. Finding my local sustainability community This year I want to find ways to make sustainability fun, and the best way to do that is to connect with others. It’s amazing to do this via social media and the internet to see how people are living sustainably all over the world. But this year I want to start connecting in person with people in Sydney to do environmental and sustainability things with. Since setting this intention, I’ve already con ..read more

Zero Waste Challenge: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/  Zero waste living is becoming more popular each year as individuals take it upon themselves to try to sort out the environmental mess we find ourselves in. And while climate change and the environmentally-destructive system is certainly not the fault of individuals, there’s nothing wrong and everything right with wanting to live a more sustainable lifestyle ..read more

New Year’s resolutions have a notoriously low completion rate. That’s because they’re rarely tied to our values or a big picture issue. But not this year, eco friend! Instead, you’re going to enter the new year with some sustainable and eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions for a greener year. Read on for 7 eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions to get you started. Are you ready to make next year your most sustainable and eco-friendly yet? Join my free Zero Waste in a Week email challenge to start your year off with 7 days of easy eco action steps, tackling 7 different areas of your home and lifest ..read more

Eco-friendly Gift Guide www.sarahbassett.co/gifts Christmas can be a time of needless consumerism, waste and other not so environmentally-friendly behaviours. But it doesn’t have to be that way! An eco-friendly, zero waste and sustainable Christmas is easier than you think with the simple mindset shifts we’ll go through today ..read more

Amongst all of the sales, bargains and discounts, it’s easy to forget about the environmental impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This celebration of consumerism is one of the most wasteful and polluting periods on the calendar. While an item might appear to be cheap, the true cost of manufacturing, packaging and shipping on the planet is much higher. Listen on to find out what Black Friday means for the earth and what you can do to help.  According to EcoCart, Black Friday 2020 was the most polluting holiday yet. Consumers spent $9 billion shopping online which is up more than 20% o ..read more

Creating sustainable living social media content can help inspire and educate others on how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Eco-friendly blogging is one of the fastest growing online niches. A social media content creator is only as good as his or her tools, so don’t be afraid to try something new - especially when they're sustainable and eco-friendly! CONTENT PROMPTS: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-friendly-content-prompts/  ECO BLOGGING TOOLS: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-blog-tools/  ..read more

A zero waste kitchen can be easier to achieve than you might think. Especially considering kitchen and food waste are usually one of the biggest contributors to household waste. Listen on to find out which 17 things I no longer buy for my zero waste kitchen. Sign up for my free Zero Waste in a Week challenge. Each day for a week you’ll receive an easy eco action step that takes less than 20 minutes to complete.  JOIN THE CHALLENGE: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/  ..read more

Sustainable business ideas are a dime a dozen. It can be easy to think of an eco-friendly product that doesn’t exist or a sustainable service that would be a green game changer. The tricky part is figuring whether or not your eco-friendly and sustainable business idea is viable. Starting and scaling a business isn’t just about having a good idea. The following 3-step process is how I came up with and settled on the sustainable business idea that eventually turned into CONCENTR8ED. GRAB YOUR COPY: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-friendly-side-hustles/  ..read more

The sustainability niche covers a whole lot of topics including green living, zero waste, sustainable swaps and eco-friendly lifestyles. Choosing a niche can help establish you as an expert or advocate in one niche of sustainability.  Creating eco-friendly content for social media marketing and websites is a great way to educate and inspire others into taking sustainable steps. Today we'll be talking about eco-friendly living, zero waste, vegan and plant-based, climate change advocacy and ethical living.  CONTENT PROMPTS: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-friendly-content-prompts ..read more

Choosing zero waste and sustainable gifts can be an eco-friendly nightmare. Many gifts are designed to look pretty while you’re giving them. But they’re often impractical, overpriced and destined to become waste in landfill.  Sustainable gifts can help the receiver live more eco-friendly and zero waste in their day-to-day lives. Choosing zero waste and sustainable gifts can also support small and eco-friendly businesses. Opt for handmade, plastic-free, locally-made and sustainable gifts.  GIFT GUIDE: https://sarahbassett.co/sustainable-gifts ..read more