Good Natured Research Room
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.
Living Seawalls
Collaborative project with an innovative method to improve the ecological value of seawalls and other built structures in the marine environment.
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.
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.
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
Textile Exchange (Various materials standards and certifications including the Responsible Down Standard)
Repair
Australian Design Centre – Repair Map
How to buy or repair a second-hand appliance
HMD Nokia, Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel, Oppo, Huawei
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
Recycle
Buying second-hand goods at the Salvos