Since 2006 First Light Organics have produced the finest quality natural baby products in small fresh batches from locally grown produce* in northern NSW. They use only raw and sustainably sourced ingredients that are certified organic.
The result is a product that’s safe enough to eat! It’s noticeably smoother and more gentle on your baby – it’s “extremely pure and delicately effective”.
The products are mostly sold online and ship Australia wide.
* Wherever possible
Everyone’s definition of a “green” product varies across factors incorporating ethical, organic, fossil fuel free, local production, energy efficiency and more. Your own definition will be a weighted mix of these factors. You might eat only organic food but not be willing to restrict your self to garments made from organic cotton. Ensuring your personal care products aren’t tested on animals might take priority over the water efficiency of your washing machine.
A number of organisations define standards and maintain certifications of products across these areas. They’re a great quick guide to finding products that meet your own personal “green” criteria.
I’ve hunted out a range of natural and organic deodorants to try. All of the products listed are Australian made and available to purchase online. The difference between these deodorants and those more commonly used is that they generally don’t contain:
Concerns have been raised about generic sunscreens due to:
A listing of all organisations across Australia that are currently providing permaculture courses. Use the table headings to sort alphabetically or by location.
Twitter handles to follow for all things sustainability and climate change? Have we missed any? Let us know.
This listing provides all eco sites that could be located which were ranked by Alexa in the top 1 million most visited sites as at January 2015 and contained:
A listing of books & magazines that I’ve enjoyed reading to learn about how to live more sustainably.
