A growing list of good natured people and organisations who demonstrate the depth and diversity of beautiful, practical and impactful work being done for a better world. Examples are listed below or download the complete list here

Sydney City Farm, Sydney Park

An urban agriculture project where people can learn about urban agriculture and sustainable food production.

cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community-gardens/sydney-city-farm

Pennie Jagiello

Contemporary jewellery made entirely from found, reclaimed and recycled materials.

@penniejagiello

Living Seawalls

Collaborative project with an innovative method to improve the ecological value of seawalls and other built structures in the marine environment.

livingseawalls.com.au

Koskela

About making change in the design world by giving back to the communities that have been underserved and promoting sustainable design that is good for people and the planet.

koskela.com.au

Tjanpi Desert Weavers

A social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council, for women in the remote Central and Western deserts making contemporary fibre art.

@tjanpidesertweavers

Articles

Artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg has created a digital AI tool named Pollinator Pathmaker to design the best possible gardens for bees and other insects to enjoy. Read here.

A good yarn: the alternatives to viscose rayon made with old clothes and coconut water. Read here.

Resources

Reduce/learn

CHOICE - make better choices to reduce your waste

Australian Circular Economy Hub

Worn Wear by Patagonia

Ethical Fashion Guide

Textile Exchange (Various materials standards and certifications including the Responsible Down Standard)

The ReConnect Project

Fairphone


Repair

Australian Design Centre – Repair Map

How to buy or repair a second-hand appliance

HMD Nokia, Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel, Oppo, Huawei

NSW and ACT Repair Cafes

iFixit

Australian Repair Network

Repair Café Australia on Facebook

Repairing Australia: Community Repair Hubs, Cafes and Labs

How to start your own repair café manual

Bower Reuse and Repair Centres

Repair Café Sydney North


Recycle

Vinnies Shops NSW

Buying second-hand goods at the Salvos

Charitable Recycling Australia

MobileMuster

Reverse Garbage