These are the Australian brands making your home more environmentally conscious
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WORDS BY KAT CHRISOULIS
Saving the planet, one reusable container at a time.
From Tupperware and dishwashing detergent to dining tables and bed frames, there’s always more we can do to reduce the consequences of our consumption.
While brands are increasingly pressured to lift their ‘sustainability game’ and take (often expensive) measures to reduce their environmental footprint, the onus falls on us to make this change worth it.
Want to discover how to make your home eco-friendly? Head to our Life vertical.
Ahead of this year’s Earth Day, which takes place on Saturday April 22, we’ve curated a list of local brands that will help you excel in the realm of environmentally conscious living.
Kitchen and lunchware
Great Wrap
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Jordy and Julia Kay, a former winemaker and architect respectively, co-founded Great Wrap in 2019 on a mission to end single-use plastics and microplastics (a residual effect of biodegradable products) one compostable stretch wrap at a time.
Made from potato waste and a mix of other compostable biopolymers, the eco-friendly cling wrap breaks down in under 180 days once placed in your household compost bin, and leaves behind zero toxins.
Made by Fressko
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Any good coffee aficionado will be familiar with the sleek and modern design of a Made by Fressko reusable mug. And while these colourful carriers are worth every cent, they aren’t the only product offered by the brand. From glass infusers to loose-leaf teas, the brand has come a long way since its inception in 2014.
The brand uses 100 per cent BPA-free materials, including bamboo which is sourced from the mountains of Ningbo, and is stringent about quality control so your reusable mug or bottle will last the distance.
Seed and Sprout
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Byron Bay lifestyle brand Seed and Sprout makes abolishing single-use plastics a breeze – in fact, it makes it cool. A champion of planet Earth, Sophie Kovic’s eco-friendly range doesn’t sacrifice practicality or aesthetics. The 100 per cent emissions-free label makes unbaking paper, smoothie cups and minimalistic lunchboxes.
Laundry and bathroom
Who Gives A Crap
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If shopping for toilet paper doesn’t get you jumping out of bed, it will now. Who Gives A Crap is a breath of fresh air in the bathroom department (okay maybe not literally). The brand offers two types of toilet paper: one made from 100 per cent bamboo and another from 100 per cent recycled fibres.
With the horrors of both climate change and poverty in mind, Who Gives A Crap also donates 50 per cent of its profits to building toilets and advancing sanitation in developing countries.
Foile
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Refillable and cruelty-free skincare brand Foile was created to “reimagine the way skincare is produced, consumed and experienced”. Fashion Journal’s Editorial Assistant Izzy Wight reviewed a selection of the brand’s Australian-made products last year, which you can read about here. Aside from prioritising clean beauty and challenging the beauty industry’s waste issue, Foile’s packaging and branding are seriously beautiful.
We love the reusable Angel Eye Jellies – simply apply your favourite eye product to your under eye area, pop the jellies over top, leave them in place for 10 minutes and then rinse, dry and put them back in their storage case. No more disposable eye gels around here!
Rocc Naturals
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Based in Naarm, Rocc Naturals is paving the way for more transparent and tree-hugging oral hygiene. The first biodegradable toothpaste tube (in a recyclable box), Rocc Naturals also takes into consideration the emissions caused during the manufacturing of its products and aims to put minimal stress on the environment.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, getting your hands on this is as easy as walking into your local Coles supermarket.
Zero Co
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Zero Co is a body care and home cleaning company that delivers products directly to your door. The company employs reusable refill pouches that are used to top up your ‘forever bottle’ made from ocean and landfill waste.
This way, when you repurchase the product you don’t need a new plastic dispenser each time. After you’ve refilled your original bottle, it’s as easy as mailing back the reusable pouch, free of charge.
Living
Hommey
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Melbourne brand Hommey is committed to making curated comfort for every home. With an expansive cushion range big enough to fill every nook in your house, the brand has perfected the harmonious balance between comfort and style.
With a dedicated commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, all Hommey cushions and towels are ethically sourced, Oeko-Tex 100 approved, and are delivered in biodegradable packaging right to your doorstep.
Jardan
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If you’ve ever walked into Jardan’s Melbourne showroom, you’ll know it sets the bar high for Australian contemporary design. For Jardan, structure and quality reign supreme, and the brand manages to produce furniture that successfully merges the juxtaposing worlds of minimalism and opulence.
Certified as carbon neutral, Jardan’s emphasis on product longevity and timelessness extends from its designs through to its sourcing and production processes.
Yard Furniture
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Utilising timber salvaged from local commercial and residential sites, as well as all-natural waxes, Yard Furniture’s simplistic designs let the wood do the talking. With some of the timber dating back to the early 20th century, the range includes dining tables and chairs, entertainment units and desks, among other pieces.
Bedroom
Ettitude
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You can say goodbye to your bed hair and crinkled morning skin thanks to the silky ways of Australian bedding brand Ettitude. The label’s breathable and thermoregulating CleanBamboo fabric, also known as vegan silk, meets your slumber needs and those of the environment, requiring just a fraction of the water needed to manufacture cotton.
And because there’s always more we can do, Ettitude is a member of 1% for the Planet, meaning one per cent of all sales is donated to environmental nonprofits.
Kip and Co
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Founded by two sisters and their best friend, Kip and Co has been a cult favourite for eco-conscious consumers for almost a decade. The carbon-neutral brand’s sustainable ethos and vibrant designs set it apart from the rest.
In addition to sustainable sourcing, manufacturing and packaging, Kip and Co partners with several carbon offset projects to reduce fossil fuels in India and promote reforestation in Australia.
To find out more about Earth Day, head here.
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