The Green Hub Magazine | Summer 2018

Discovering the Daintree

Discovering the Daintree Summer FR O M L U X U R YReady -

FROM LUXURY RESORTS to W I L D L I F E A D V E N T U R E S

RE I SS O YO RT U SR to SUNSCREEN WDI LADMLAI F GEI N G T H E R E E F ?

ADVENTURES

5 minutes with

Summer Ready T H E B E S T in NG A TIUNR G A LE R TA N N I N G

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Environmentalist A Laura R M C H A I RWells talks Environmentalist Laura Wells talks

AC I SC MH A I R ATRI VM

AC TIVISM The best in sustainable The best in swimwear F Osustainable R every B O D Y swimwear 5 minutes F O R every with

BODY GINGER & SMART SUMMER 2018

Fabienne Fabienne Costa Costa

INSIDE THE I NI O SID STUD O EF T AH E

S T U Driven DIO OF A Purpose E N TPurpose R E P R E NDriven EUR ENTREPRENEUR

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The people behind this issue

@ E C O C U LT

E M I LY U E B E R G A N G @ U B E R E M I LY

A well-known writer in the sustainability space, Alden has bylines in Glamour, Fast Company and a viral essay in Quartz about conscious consumption. In this issue, she talks fashion and climate in “What the Fashion Industry Has to Do With Our Climate Future” on page 15.

Farmer, writer, and explorer Emily has written for The Green Hub since the day we opened our doors. Her in-depth Australian travel pieces are a must read. This issue she takes into the heart of the tropical rainforest with a story on the Daintree Eco Lodge on page 38.

ALDEN WICKER

DAV I D S I M P S O N

L AURA WELLS @ I A M L AU R AW E L L S

@ S U S TA I N A B L E _ C AT

Environmentalist, presenter and one of Australia’s top models, Laura uses her public profile to promote living sustainably and combating climate change. She shares her easy tips for becoming an advocate for the environment in Armchair Activism on Page 32.

The environmental science and sustainable fashion communicator is passionate about sharing brands using fashion for good and innovation in the industry. Olivia is behind our “5 Minutes With Ginger & Smart” and “Mer-School” features on pages 10 and 42.

H A R R I E T S PA R K

MONIQUE PETERS @THEBE AUT YJOURNAL

BELLA HUNTING @ I S A B E L L AJ A N E H A I R S T Y L I N G

Makeup artist and organic beauty advocate Monique created the gorgeous, glowing makeup look on Fabienne for our cover shoot and cover story on page 18.

The in-demand Gold Coast stylist is responsible for the beautiful, soft hairstyle seen on Fabienne for our cover shoot and story using her signature romantic, boho styling.

@GRUMPY TURTLEDESIGN

The multi-talented eco-activist is the designer behind our dreamy summer issue. Harriet is also the founder of Operation Straw, a clean-up initiative designed to tackle the prolific amount of plastic found in Sydney.

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OLIVIA BURTON

@ DAV E S I M P S O N _

The Green Hub’s talented resident photographer and videographer, Dave lent his skills for our cover shoot and travel features from page 38.

In this issue F E AT U R E S

FA S H I O N

BE AUT Y

1 0 5 Minutes With

1 5 Fashion Future

2 8 Summer Ready

Ginger & Smart We catch up the iconic Australian designer duo

What the fashion industry has to do with our climate future

A guide to tanning - naturally

1 8 Cover story

4 1 Vacation Edit

Meet YCL Jewels founder Fabienne Costa 3 2 Armchair Activism

2 2 Beach Babes

Our HUGE swimwear guide with styles for every body Style staples for the mindful traveller

LIFEST YLE

How you can change the world from home

3 4 Plastic Free

4 2 Mer-School

3 6 Vegan Bites

Meet the women creating a floating school for adults to learn how to be eco-warriors

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Saying farewell to the not so fantastic plastic Easy to make, mouthwateringly good choc caramel bars 4 6 Time For Giving

Our Christmas guide with gifts that give back

3 0 The Sunscreen Report

Ocean-friendly sun protection

T R AV E L 3 8 Treading Lightly

A luxury eco-resort in the heart of the rainforest 4 0 Where The Rainforest

Meets The Sea

Discovering the Daintree and Cape Tribulation

GET THE

cover look Makeup artist Monique Peters (@thebeautyjournal) is an advocate for natural beauty brands and used only organic and cruelty-free products for this shoot.

F O U N D A T I O N : Fabienne

has naturally drier skin, so I chose the RMS Foundation in number 11 as it nourished her skin while giving her a glowing finish without looking matte or cakey. I also used the RMS Luminizer because I love the illuminating sheen it gives to the skin. It doesn't contain any glitter, so it creates a natural glow and photographs like a dream! Set with the Lily LoLo Flawless Silk Powder.

L I P S : Karen Murrell

Lip Pencil and Lipstick in Cordovan Natural.

“To achieve the ‘ lit from within’ makeup brief, Fabienne’s soft glow was created using neutral shades, subtle pinks and a hint of bronze.”

B L U S H : For cheeks, I used the Gemma Vendetta

Blush/Bronzer. It’s a peach shade and what I used as an eyeshadow too. All about those multi-use products and it suits all skin tones. It’s a staple in my kit!

RMS BEAUTY "Un" Cover-Up $52.00

E Y E S A N D B R O W S : To make her eyes pop, I

used Lily LoLo mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

For the brows, ECO Brow pomade in Marylin.

H I G H L I G H T : Kylie's mineral eyeshadow

as a cheekbone highlight.

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IMAGE CONTENTS

ED'S LETTER

I started The Green Hub eighteen months ago always with the intention of remaining a digital publication.

In that time we have grown in both readership and breadth of coverage, and in August, I knew that it was time to evolve. I created The Green Hub Magazine as a quarterly digital issue, an extension of the website and something you would want to read cover to cover, finding inspiration and practical tips to help unleash your inner activist.

This magazine is for you. The ones who challenge the status quo. The revolutionaries who think differently and want to make a positive impact on the world.

Editor's Letter Welcome to the very first issue of The Green Hub Magazine!

I’m writing this five days out from our launch as we’re putting the final touches on this issue. As I’m flicking through the pages, reading and re-reading the stories and content, I can’t help but feel so much gratitude for the many talented and passionate people who helped to bring this magazine to life, and excitement to share their hard work with you. Despite the current climate, (see what I did there) it’s hard to be pessimistic when I’m surrounded by incredible people who are using their time, talents and platforms to raise awareness of the issues plaguing the fashion industry and the world right now.

So why a magazine? I’ve always loved reading magazines.

I grew up as a teenager in a pre-internet world so teen mags like Dolly and Girlfriend we’re my window to peer into the lives of other girls just like me. Giggling with my girlfriends over Dolly Doctor while secretly feeling relieved I was not alone in going through the trials of puberty. By my late teens and 20’s, I had graduated to ‘grown-up’ glossies such as Marie Claire and Grazia, gladly parting with my meager bartender's wage each month, poring over on the fashion-filled pages which transported to me another world for a few hours.

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released their report on the urgency of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and the fact we only have 12 years to do it. I knew I wanted our first issue to address the serious issues while offering easy to implement advice about how we can all contribute by changing our habits.

We have environmental scientist and communicator Laura Wells sharing her tips on how you can be an armchair activist while still having a real impact. Writer Alden Wicker discusses the link between fast fashion and climate change and how our consumer behaviours can make a difference. On the lighter side, Olivia Burton who you will recognise as one of our writers from The Green Hub meets two inspiring women who are tackling the plastic pollution issue with their MerSchool.

On the cover, you will find Fabienne Costa, the incredibly talented, self-taught designer behind YCL Jewels. I chose Fabienne because she, just like you, represents a new wave of conscious women who are creating businesses and lives which reflect the values they want to see more of in the world. Designers like Fabienne are also helping to dispel the crunchy, granola hippy myth which still plagues ethical and sustainable fashion, despite the fact it is so far from the truth as you will see in these pages.

Finally, because what is a summer issue without a swimwear guide? I have found beautiful swimsuits in every style to suit every body because I firmly believe that the only thing you need to hit the beach summer is a sustainably made swimsuit.

I hope you enjoy the summer issue, I certainly loved creating it for you.

Kira xx

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"There is a strong, sustainable community in Australia and a heartening rise of the conscious consumer, so we feel we are part of making an important change in our industry."

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5 MINUTES WITH

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FA S H I O N B R A N D G I N G E R & S M A R T, M A D E U P O F S Y D N E Y S I S T E R DUO ALEX ANDRA AND GENEVIEVE SMART IS THE EPITOME OF COOL , FEMININE FA SHION WITH A CONSCIENCE .

With many brands struggling to connect the dots between style, ethics, and sustainability – GINGER & SMART has been blazing the luxury fashion path for nearly a decade. The Green Hub Magazine spoke with Genevieve Smart, to scratch the surface on the brand’s journey, initiatives and how the future of sustainable fashion might look.

WHO ARE GINGER & SMART?

GINGER & SMART is an Australian fashion brand, and we design for spirited women whose distinctive style is an expression of their individuality. A sense of cool confidence and discovery underpins the luxury contemporary design aesthetic of our brand, which seeks to combine the polished and the playful aspects of a woman.

W H Y I S S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y I N FA S H I O N S O I M P O R TA N T T O Y O U ?

We believe that sustainable fashion can influence not only environmental change but also social change and bring awareness to sustainability generally. Nature is not only our life force but also the source of so much inspiration for us creatively, and we owe it to mother nature to look after her. Sustainability has been embedded in the brand from its beginning in 2002.

W H AT A R E S O M E O F G I N G E R & SMART’S SOCIAL AND S U S TA I N A B L E I N I T I AT I V E S ?

Our sustainable purpose is to create beautifully considered timeless pieces, designed to be worn many times and with a low impact on our global environment.

We are committed to continually increase the percentage of garments sourced from renewable or recycled resources.

We feel a moral obligation to the people who make our garments. Adequate wages, healthy working conditions, a safe, hygienic workplace, protection of the environment, prohibition of forced labour and the elimination of child labour are all vital to our social responsibility.

We collaborate with a manufacturer who engages 800 farming households in needy areas and provides training on organic farming and provides non-GM cotton seeds, bio fertilisers, and non-chemical pest management.

We have recently partnered with the Sydney Community Foundation to collaborate on The Women’s Friendship Sewing Circle supporting migrant and refugee women in Fairfield. We contribute time in a mentoring program and work with the women to produce a STRONG&KIND Tote, which raised funds to support the program. We consider it a privilege to be able to give back to those less fortunate through the social initiatives we support.

W H AT A R E S O M E O F T H E L I M I TAT I O N S O R S E T B A C K S YOU’ VE HAD IN GOING DOWN THE S O C I A L LY C O N S C I O U S R O U T E ?

Collaborating with suppliers in researching and developing innovative sustainable solutions can be full of challenges and complex contradictions and takes time to develop, but it’s always worth it. The challenge is finding a solution that is sustainable but also economically viable for the business. There is a strong, sustainable community in Australia and a heartening rise of the conscious consumer, so we feel we are part of making an important change in our industry.

I N T H E S PAC E O F F O RWA R D T H I N K I N G FA S H I O N , W H AT D O E S THE FUTURE HOLD FOR GINGER & SMART IN TERMS OF CHANGE & I N N O VAT I O N ?

There’s a seismic shift happening in future fashion, and we try to stay close to new technology and adopt innovative methods where we can, across all areas of the business. Waste reduction and the circular economy hold some interesting prospects for us in terms of future fabrication. Sustainability will rely on a collaborative approach between industries to recycle materials. As designers, change and innovation are key drivers, so the future is exciting in this space.

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Summer

READS

All the books you need to spice up your summer and inspire your inner activist.

R I S E A N D R E S I S T:

TURNING THE TIDE

HOW TO CHANGE

ON PLASTIC

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THE WORLD

BY LUCY SIEGLE

BY BRI L

BY CLARE PRESS

"Long before plastic pollution rose to the top of the public's consciousness, Lucy was a constant voice asking difficult questions and demanding answers on behalf of all of us. This excellent book tells the heartbreaking truth about the scale of the problem. It is a heroic wake-up call for everyone to take action, for the sake of future generations. I hope it will be part of the sea change our planet needs."

“Clare’s inspiring book will awaken the active citizen inside you.”

- LIVIA FIRTH, ECO-AGE

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"Brutal, brave and utte . . I can't remember a b with such intensity, moved me so pro

- R E B E C C A S TA AUTHOR O B E H AV I O

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G U I D E T O S AV I N G

FIVE OPENINGS

THE PLANET

BY HELEN JUKE

B Y N ATA L I E I S A A C S

“This book has found a special place in my heart. It's as strange, beautiful and unexpected, as precise and exquisite in its movings, as bees in a hive. I loved it"

Natalie's message is simple: never underestimate the power you have to fight climate crisis.

You just need to act.

- HELEN MACDONALD, AU T H O R O F H I S F O R H AW K

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What the Fashion Industry Has to Do With Our Climate Future

BY ALDEN WICKER

T H E I P C C R E P O R T T H AT C A M E O U T I N O C TO B E R WA S T E R R I F Y I N G .

It painted a future of drastically more wildfires, more drought, more heat, more and stronger hurricanes, more famine, and as a result, hundreds of millions of deaths and massive waves of migration that will dwarf what we are currently seeing. It could lead to the collapse of civilization... Unless we invest in “transformational adaptation." In short we will have to reinvent how we live in the world – and that includes how we consume fashion.

What does fashion have to do with climate change?

Everything. According to the 2017 pulse of the fashion industry report, the fashion industry was responsible for 1,715 million tons of co2 in 2015, or about 4.3% Of global carbon emissions. With its complex supply chain, the fashion industry requires inputs from many of the most polluting industries: dirty power for factories, petroleum to make polyester, shipping, and leather and wool from livestock. The most polluting industry on the planet, agriculture, provides us with cotton and linen.

What we wear is linked to the type of future we’ ll have.

How much power do we have as consumers?

The thing is, much of the emissions happening around the world are completely out of our control.

For example, the IPCC report points to cement and steel manufacturing as two industries responsible for a disproportionate amount of global emissions. Seen in this context, the strenuous exhortation to “just stop

buying from these polluting corporations and they’ll stop making this stuff,” is laughably out of touch. (Unless you’re a developer or currently building your dream home, then please do consider alternative materials.)

The complexity of the fashion supply chain also confounds our efforts as individual consumers.

When you're considering what shirt to purchase, do you inquire about whether the factory that sewed it and the factories that milled and made the cotton run on clean energy, coal, or dirty diesel generators? Of course not. No consumer should be expected to dive that deeply into the supply chain of every purchase.

Is there an easier way to be a sustainable fashion consumer?

To simplify the process of choosing good fashion, we could demand the Sustainable Apparel Coalition finally role out their long-awaited labels measuring the impact of our clothing. They would function as fashion’s version of Australia's ACO or the USDA organic label, allowing you to compare two similar products and – in a matter of seconds – choose the less polluting one.

But there are some serious drawbacks to this approach.

One is that unlike food and beauty, consumers don’t see the impact of buying clean products on their health, so they’re less likely to be motivated to choose cleaner products. Consumers talk a big game about how they would pay more for eco products. But in practice, consumers care more about the ease of purchase, and what value they’re getting for the price.

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Here’s an approach that even a five-year-old can understand: buy less stuff.

“Overall, of course, the best thing the industry could do is produce/sell much less,” Linda Greer of the NRDC told me in an email. “It is the massive throughput of this industry that is killing us. Things like Rent the Runway and buying vintage. So many of the other options for reductions just nibble around the edges.”

So let’s think BIG again. In 2011 residential buildings were responsible for 10.2% of global emissions. So the most impactful thing you could do as one person might be to move into a smaller living space outfitted with the latest energy-efficient technology.

What does this have to do with fashion?

Well, the happy side effect of this grand gesture is that you’ll likely have a smaller closet, or maybe even room for just a rolling rack. In which case, you’ll have to drastically reduce the amount of clothing and accessories you have, and consider each purchase carefully not just in terms of whether it fits in your budget, but whether it fits in your tiny bedroom. You can spend more on quality items that will last a long time, and supplement your closet with a rotating cast of rental fashion. That is the most sustainable thing to do.

Who should be responsible for fashion pollution?

Minimalist wardrobes appeal to some people (including me. Sometimes). But I can imagine no world in which everyone voluntarily pares down to thirty items.

Perhaps we should demand the big fashion players take responsibility. They’re the ones making the clothes, and profiting, after all.

Some of the biggest things these fashion corporations can do to lower their carbon footprint is: shift to sustainable cotton, increase the recycled content of their materials, switch to suppliers who use clean energy and improve the energy efficiency of existing suppliers, and close the loop on fashion, so that we never throw any fashion in the landfill.

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the business, and the same names always seem to show up in the list: H&M, Inditex (Zara), Levi’s, Patagonia, C&A in Europe, Adidas, and Nike. What about the rest of the market? What about the faceless companies churning out cheap stuff with nary a care for consumer sentiment or loyalty?

It seems we need to force change, on everybody.

Rick Ridgeway of Patagonia told me a couple of years back exactly how to do that.

“As you think this through, you begin to realize that a carbon tax could have a very positive influence on reducing the [cost] difference between recycled and virgin polyester,” he said. “There’s a very clear linkage...And it can also be used to influence regenerative grazing, and of course, that potentially applies to sheep ranches and wool.

So, we’re strongly in support of the price on carbon,” he concluded. Could it be that simple, then?

Could you be a more conscious fashion consumer not by sweating every single purchase, but by simply taking ten minutes to tell your government representatives that you want a carbon fee and dividend?

Sometimes the answer to a complicated question really is that simple.

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FA BIENNE WE A R S PEO PL E S CO L L EC T I V E B EL L S L EE V E TO P $12 9

Inspired by art in the Every Day WORDS BY KIRA SIMPSON P H OTO G R A P H Y DAV I D S I M P S O N

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T U C K E D AWAY I N T H E I N D U S T R I A L C E N T E R O F C U R R U M B I N WAT E R S I S T H E Y C L J E W E L S S T U D I O , A B E A U T I F U L , L I G H T- F I L L E D S PA C E , A N D T H E C R E AT I V E H O M E A N D H E A R T O F THE BRAND.

Upon entering, we’re enthusiastically greeted by Atlas, founder, and designer Fabienne Costa’s five-year-old rescue greyhound who she describes as ‘bringing so much love and joy’ to her life.

Greeted equally as enthusiastically by Fabienne, she shows us around the YCL studio, which is dotted with illustrations, crystals, and signs of new collections in the works. Her passion for design and creating is obvious and her energy infectious.

Seeing a jewelry designer with a stall at a weekend market five years ago, Fabienne said to her partner ‘I want to do that’. Despite having no experience with jewelry making, she forged forward with her idea, creating the first YCL pieces at her high school desk.

“I THINK SOMETIMES WE TEND TO OVERTHINK THINGS, & THEN FEAR SETS IN. I HAD MADE SUCH A D E F I N I T I V E D E C I S I O N T H AT D AY, A N D F R O M T H AT G R E W Y C L J E W E L S .”

Rather than being trend-driven, the self-taught designer creates for herself and her customers, the ‘YCL Women’. Feminine, a little edgy but ultimately timeless pieces made to be loved and worn over a lifetime.

“One of the biggest highlights for me is when I am travelling interstate or overseas, I am out at breakfast or dinner & the woman across the table from me is wearing a piece of YCL. Butterflies, every time.”

Each collection is made in limited, and small batch runs, and all collections are available until they sell out. Until it became too much to manage on her own, Fabienne was making every piece herself in the studio. She now works with a team of craftsmen in Hong Kong and India.

“I first developed a relationship with our incredible team of craftsmen online, & then I went to meet with them. I feel that ensuring their values align with ours, as well as meeting them in person creates a really positive working relationship.”

T H E L AT E S T A N D 6 T H C O L L E C T I O N F R O M Y C L I S V E D E R E , I TA L I A N F O R ' T O S E E '.

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"I will begin with immersing myself into an inspiring environment, this might come in the form of traveling, sitting outside, or reading an old vintage novel. From this YCL designs are born.

Sometimes our team will have a joke, as I could be sitting in the darkest, most uninspiring room and have a of inspiration."

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"I then sketch the designs I have in my mind, CAD’s are made up by our offshore factories and design teams. Then I am usually sampling the designs for the next 2 months ensuring every detail is exactly how I envisioned it (this can take a while!). I am usually 2-3 collections ahead within our design schedule when a new one is launched.�

"I am currently starting a 2nd company, which will be a creative agency, and I definitely don't have the same 'caution to the wind' attitude I had when I was 21 starting YCL. However, I always come back to the same question: "What am I more scared of? Doing it, or never doing it?"And never doing it scares me far more than just in this life of mine."

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The Swimwear Edit The only thing you need to get a beach body this summer is a sustainably made swimsuit.

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With summer fast approaching in Australia, it’s time to take sun protection up a notch.

BY OLIVIA BURTON

With warm temperatures and high UV factor from a thinning ozone layer, sun protection is a hot topic in Australia. Even more concerning, there is growing evidence that the chemicals contained in some sunscreens are washing off into the ocean and damaging coral reef and marine life. With 85% of Australians living within 50 kilometers of coastline and Australia containing the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, it’s an issue that needs addressing.

Over the last few years, there has been a major concern around coral reef bleaching (i.e. starvation), focusing on the Great Barrier Reef. A coral reef is a living ecosystem, which protects coastlines and provides habitats for diverse marine life. The coral reef is not only essential to marine life but also provides healthy environments for humans and the Great Barrier Reef alone provides over US $1 billion per year from tourism.

There’s a multitude of reasons for coral reef bleaching, from rising temperatures due to climate change, to pollution.

However, more recently in America, scientists have found a direct link between chemicals found in sunscreen, and coral

reef death. The main culprits are oxybenzone and octinoxate (also called BP-3 or Benzophenone-3).

This year, Hawaii took direct action to protect their marine ecosystem, banning the sale of any sun protection containing oxybenzone or octinoxate.

‘Two chemicals contained in many sunscreens, oxybenzone, and octinoxate, have significant harmful impacts on Hawaii's marine environment and residing ecosystems, including coral reefs that protect Hawaii's shoreline. Oxybenzone and octinoxate cause mortality in developing coral; increase coral bleaching that indicates extreme stress…’ Hawaii Senate Bill 2571 Until there is a complete ban on the use of oxybenzone and octinoxate in sunscreen in Australia, look at the ingredients list of any SPF products to avoid these chemicals. As an alternative, look for a physical sunblock with active mineral zinc oxide. Physical sunscreen works by sitting on the skin as a barrier against the sun’s harmful rays, rather than chemical which absorbs it from within the skin. Traditionally chemical sunscreens have been lighter, however as physical sunscreens have become more popular they have expanded from thick white pastes to lightweight formulas.

In Australia, a lot of brands, including the Cancer Council, have moved towards removing oxybenzone from their products in favour of zinc-based sunblock.

The Cancer Council recommends avoiding the sun with clothing, hats, and glasses, as well as sun protection!

Our top picks.

FEEL GOOD INC COCONUT SUNSCREEN LOTION, $24.95

The holy grail of the sunscreen world, Feel Good Inc. is everything you need in a sunblock – zinc-based, sheer, light, non-greasy, 4 hours water resistant, preservative free, no oxybenzone or octinoxate and cruelty-free. The Australian brand was born from a group of mates, including a doctor and a surfer.

INVISIBLE ZINC TINTED DAY W E A R , $1 2 . 9 9

There is a wide range of affordable products to choose from at Invisible Zinc, depending on the activity from surfing to daywear. I like to use the 4hr water resistant product for surfing, as it’s really thick, but the tinted daywear for work. Invisible Zinc, however, does contain preservatives and some artificial ingredients.

W O T N O T N AT U R A L SUNSCREEN SPF 30+, $28.99

This product has a baby on the front with the tagline ‘gentle enough for babies’. That’s the kind of sunscreen I want on my skin.

Using natural and certified organic ingredients for super sensitive skin, Wotnot also has a wide range of products, from baby sun protection to tanning products.

S E A U R C H I N N AT U R A L SUNSCREEN, $24.95

This is without a doubt one of the best natural sunscreens around and contains certified organic ingredients. The Australianmade product contains no reef damaging chemicals and is even waterproof for up to 3 hours.

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AC TIVISM W E C A N ’ T W I N A H E A LT H Y F U T U R E I F Y O U A R E N ’ T P L AY I N G T H E G A M E H O W Y O U C A N TA C K L E

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BY L AUR A WELLS

I currently have a sweat moustache that has dripped a perfectly round bead of H2O onto the space bar of my laptop.

It’s the hottest day this early in the season in at least two decades, and boy am I feeling it! But my sweat moustache is not so much funny as it is ironic, because I am about to type how you, the everyday person can be a total environmental legend.

How you can help conserve our planet, your health and our future from the impacts of one of the most looming and important scenarios of our time, Climate Change. – and you don’t need to be labelled a ‘Greenie’ (which to me is the pinnacle of cool) to do it!

In early October the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) released their landmark report. Urgent and unprecedented action is needed to reach the Paris agreement of keeping global warming to a maximum of 1.5C. Even at this temperature, we will still experience significant drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for millions of people.

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It will affect everyone, everywhere.

99% of corals will be lost, crop yields will be down due to loss of pollinator insects and loss of 50% of plant habitat. No more smashed avo.

Fish catch will drop significantly, which is a major source of protein for at least 1 billion people already.

Sea level rise and affect even more people- there will be millions of environmental refugees.

This is not a drill, it is not a debate, climate change is happening, it is affecting you right now, even if you may not recognise it.

So, without getting too science-y, I'm going to give you some simple ways in which you can reduce your overall footprint. Things you can do each and every day to make a difference at an individual or household level. Empower you to set the example for others and be the change trendsetter. It’s not hard, it just comes down to how much you value your own health and that of those around you.

1 . G E T E D U C AT E D

Actually read those articles about climate change and environment and what is going on. Don’t just scroll past in a hurry to see what the Kardashian’s are wearing (or not wearing usually). These articles are important to your future, the more you know, the more you will value our planet and what you can do to help out! Also, your conversations with people will be so much more interesting and stimulating, and you'll find you will connect with people who think the same way on a whole other level. It’s really powerful and very fulfilling.

2. USE YOUR VOICE

I don’t expect you to be preaching about climate change and the end of the world at train stations. Your voice can be heard in a multitude of ways, mainly that in the form of voting. You need to vote for the people and parties that emulate your thoughts and what you want for the future. You can’t win a game you’re aren’t playing, so if you expect a government to be in power that is working for you, then you need to spend some time researching who that is.

Did you know you can also vote with your wallet? Each time you purchase an item or support a store or organisation you are essentially voting for them to stay in business.

So, think ethically, think sustainablywhere do they source their product from? Who makes it? This goes for over-consumption as well. Do you really need that $10 t-shirt just because its $10?

Another vital way your voice can be heard is through signing petitions. Yes, I know people trying to get you to sign things on your way to the coffee shop can be super annoying, but if you spend 2 minutes extra adding your name to the tally to help get something tabled in Parliament and actually heard by our leaders. Alternatively, it’s always good to be signing those online petitions too!

3 . D I V E R S I F I C AT I O N

Let me get all adult with you. Your superannuation and your bank are probably funding fossil fuel ventures that significantly contribute to a majority of CO2 entering our atmosphere. Aussies have around 2 Trillion dollars in Super, and about 50% is thought to be supporting polluting companies. But you have the power to change that. Look for a super fund (Future Super is the best) that does not in any way support the fossil fuel industry. Know your money is doing the best thing possible.

4 . M O O O O O O O O O O O O V E O V E R M E AT

Yes, it is true, agriculture is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gas due to deforestation for animal grazing, and all the burps and farts let out by cattle! I don’t expect you to go hardcore vegan or vegetarian overnight, but I do recommend cutting back on your meat and poultry intake. It’s not hard to do, I actually turned vegetarian, and I was one of the biggest meat eaters I knew.

Become a flexitarian if you can’t cut the flesh out altogether. It makes a massive difference to your carbon footprint!

healthy, our bodies healthy (yes there are a lot of chemicals in those plastics) and also keeping those fossil fuels in the ground where they belong. Ditch your plastic habit and set an example for your mates and family. The turtles and the whales will thank you a lot!

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6. OUT WITH THE OLD, I N W I T H T H E O L D?

Yes, that’s right, reuse and repurpose.

So much energy, resources, fossil fuels, and environmental impacts go into producing clothes, textiles, white goods, phones, computers, etc. Let’s start valuing things, not for what they cost, but for how and what they are produced from. Mend your clothes, fix broken items, give things a new life, get creative, and if all else fails, dispose of it properly and recycle where possible.

These are just 6 easy ways to start your adventure to reducing your emissions.

There are plenty more out there, but if you start with these, you will be making a considerable impact and once mastered you can kick off on the next emissions reduction adventures.

Each time you do one of these things you are subconsciously setting an example for the people around you to learn and do the same.

It becomes infectious, and you will start challenging yourself to do even more.

The future is something we all have a hand in creating, so help us all create a gosh dang masterpiece for the next generations.

5 . B YO : I LO V E A G O O D B YO

I BYO everything: coffee cups, cutlery, shopping bags, straws, takeaway containers, water bottles and of course, my wine! Cutting back on our single-use plastic habit is key to keeping our oceans

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IT’S TIME to DITCH PLASTIC "A U S T R A L I A N S A R E THE SECOND HIGHEST P R O D U C E R S O F WA S T E , PER PERSON, IN THE WORLD…PL ASTIC HAS REMAINED THE MOST C O M M O N C AT E G O R Y OF RUBBISH PICKED UP ON CLEAN UP A U S T R A L I A D AY O V E R THE L AS T 20 Y E ARS ."

The fact is, we have a plastic pollution problem, and it’s snowballing quickly.

- Clean Up australia, 2018

Say farewell to the not so fantastic plastic with these stylish reusables.

Plastic pollution in our oceans is currently at a crisis point, with a staggering eight million tonnes of the stuff entering the ocean each year. Even more disturbingly, this is set to double by 2025. We desperately need to address what’s been described as one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time, and it starts right here.

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VEGAN BITES C H O C O L AT E CARAMEL BARS These chocolate caramel bars are a total dream. The three layers of biscuit, caramel, and chocolate taste so amazing together and the whole thing really does just melt in your mouth! I’m sure these will impress all your friends and family too, just be warned that they do melt quite quickly so be sure to gobble them down!

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• 100g of coconut flour • 100g of oat flour • 60g of coconut oil • 60ml of maple syrup • 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder • A pinch of salt

To make the base, melt the coconut oil over a low heat then mix in the coconut flour, oat flour, maple syrup, and salt until a dough forms. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and press the dough down firmly into the bottom of the tray. Place the tray in the freezer while you make the caramel.

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• 400g of medjool dates, pitted • 100ml of water • 2 tablespoons of almond butter • A pinch of salt F O R T H E C H O C O L AT E L AY E R

• 150g of cacao butter • 35g of cacao powder • 8 tablespoons of maple syrup • A pinch of salt

To make the caramel simply blend the dates, almond butter, water, and salt in a food processor until a smooth paste forms. Spread this date mixture over the top of the oat base and place back in the freezer for at least an hour to set fully.

Make the chocolate by melting all the ingredients over a gentle heat, stirring continuously. When that is ready you can remove the tray from the freezer and cut into 16 equal bars. Dip each bar in the chocolate and leave on a rack to set. You will need to dip each bar at least twice, leaving it to set between dippings, to make sure it is evenly coated in chocolate. Then sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on top of each bar while they are setting.

Once they are set, place them on a plate and leave them to set in the fridge for a few minutes, before enjoying. Then store any leftover bars after serving in the fridge, or the freezer if you want them to last longer.

FOR MORE INCREDIBLE VEGAN RECIPES H E A D T O W W W. D E L I C I O U S LY E L L A . C O M

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Treading Lightly TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSL AND'S DAINTREE ECOLODGE IS REDEFINING ECOTOURISM. W O R D S B Y E M I LY U E B E R G A N G P H OTO G R A P H Y DAV I D S I M P S O N

Picture waking up surrounded by the lush green foliage of a tropical rainforest, listening to the harmonious morning songs from a choir of birds, and not even having to leave the comfort of your own luxury treehouse to do so. You turn over in your crisp, clean bed sheets, soaking up the reality, that today, your one task is to sink into the goodness of nature and just relax.

Nestled in the depths of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, earth's most ancient lowland tropical rainforest, the Daintree Ecolodge is a piece of paradise which offers a place to reconnect with nature in the most luxurious, and yet, eco-minded way possible.

Daintree Ecolodge is positioned between not one, but two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There aren't many other places on earth where you can so wholly satisfy your desires to be immersed in complete serene and natural beauty. This is where Mother Nature's most magnificent displays of land and sea merge. You have the underwater treasure of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast, and the crowning jewel of Australia's tropics, the Daintree National Park, enveloping your entire stay at this little oasis.

With an onsite lagoon, swimming pool, fine dining restaurant and bar, a Wellness Day Spa and 15 private treehouse lodges, Daintree Ecolodge hasn't shortchanged on any of the details. Each treehouse lodge is tucked away in its own corner of paradise, allowing you to maintain your privacy from the other lodges (you're welcome honeymooners!). They've been specifically designed for minimal impact on the surrounding rainforest, so you truly feel like you are at one with nature, rather than apart from it. And yet, none of this takes away from the boutique and luxurious feeling.

If these weren't enough to indulge your senses, the picturesque onsite waterfall and nature walks might be the final tipping point for you to pack your bags and catch a flight to Cairns tomorrow.

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Just because you are located within a pristine World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest, does not, by default, make you an eco-friendly destination. With such a blessed location comes great responsibility.

The very core of Daintree Ecolodge is built on a foundation of sustainable principles. They're a carbon-neutral operation, and every effort is made to put the needs of the rainforest and community first.

“At Daintree Ecolodge we believe in indulgence with a conscience.

We want our guests to experience true luxury without having a negative effect on the natural environment so that places like the Daintree Rainforest are here for future generations to come.�

They're committed to sourcing local, organic and seasonal foods (some from their own veggie patch and chickens), which means their menu may change daily. Julaymba head chef is passionate about sustainability and nose to tail eating meaning less waste for the environment and more unique and exploratory dishes to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure of their own. The open planned restaurant overlooks the lagoon, providing a relaxing and nature filled dining experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the scents and senses of the surrounds.

During your stay, you'll feel like you're getting the full Tarzan and Jane experience minus the loincloth and the whole part where you actually have to rough it. Because let's be honest, isn't this how most of us who have the intention to relax and unwind, prefer to holiday?

HOW TO GET THERE Daintree Ecolodge is a 90-minute drive north of Cairns. Private transfers can be arranged.

B E S T T I M E TO T R AV E L The drier months from May through to October is preferred by most travellers due to the lower humidity. Day temperatures are still warm but the nights tend to cool off.

Typical of far north Queensland, the hotter months of December to March bring with them a deluge of rain. The days are hot and humid, but you will be rewarded with fewer crowds and waterfalls generally gushing at capacity.

Daintree Ecolodge is closed for business from February through to mid-March.

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Rainforest meets the Sea The pristine coastal region of the Daintree National Park is the only place on earth where two World Heritage-listed areas sit side by side. The Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a rare combination of white sandy beaches and coral reef, set alongside a canopy of ancient trees.

No trip to the northeast coast of Queensland would be complete without exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation so here are a few must-see places worth extending your stay for.

CROCODILE RIVER CRUISE

DAINTREE ICE-CREAM CO

Get up close to one of the world’s most ancient predators on a river cruise with the Daintree River Cruise Centre, who is Eco Tourism Accredited with tours designed by Aboriginal Tourism Australia. For avian enthusiasts expect to see diverse bird life with the Papuan Frogmouth, Azure Kingfisher, and the Great Billed Heron.

Lonely Planet declared them the ‘most scenic ice-cream company ever!” Nestled amid 22 acres of old world rainforest, the Daintree Ice-cream Co is home to a tropical fruit orchid that provides the ice-creamery with its seasonal produce to create their delicious dairy-free treats. The property is also an International Humane Society Land Heritage Trust wildlife sanctuary.

I N D I G E N O U S C U LT U R A L T O U R

The Daintree Dreaming Day Tour is a cultural journey taking you from coast to rainforest experiencing the natural beauty and ancient culture. Experience a Welcome To Country smoking ceremony, a guided tour through the lush rainforest searching for bushtucker, finishing up with a refreshing swim in the clear cool waters of Mossman Gorge.

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With more than a dozen stunning self-guided walking tracking spanning the coast to the rainforest, you will need to pack your walking shoes! The walks range from easy, 10 minute strolls to half-day hikes through the heart of the Daintree. Destination Daintree has a guide you can download here.

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Trailblazer Spotlight: The Women Creating A Floating School For Adults To Learn How To Be Eco Warriors

BY OLIVIA BURTON

When two adventurous changemakers get together, anything is possible and for Sara Rickards and Kate Nelson, that anything is an activist school (for adults) set on a sailboat called Mer-School.

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Sara and Kate are no strangers to education and activism, with Sara being a Biomedical Scientist, Environmental Engineer and educator, and Kate, a plastic-free activist and yoga instructor. The innovative pair developed the concept of Mer-School in response to the current global plastic and waste crisis. The school’s aim is two-fold, to educate and empower a group of individuals centered on a specific waste issue, while also having a fun holiday with a purpose.

“WE BOTH CARE ABOUT S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y A N D CONSUMPTION - AND WE WA N T E D TO F O C U S O N H OW W E COULD TRAIN UP EPIC CHANGE MAKERS, HELP THEM FIND THEIR PURPOSE, EMPOWER THEM TO GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AND C R E AT E T H E I R O W N U N I Q U E R I P P L E S O F AW E S O M E N E S S .”

– Sara Rickards

The pop-up prototype set sail on a 46 ft. sailboat in late August this year, carrying 11 people including a Marine Scientist skipper. With Australia having one of the highest carbon footprints per person, Sara and Kate decided to focus on individual consumption and waste for the first trip. Individual lifestyles can make a significant difference to the environment, with people consuming and wasting more than ever before. The average Sydney-sider uses a shocking 200-300L of water per day, Mer-School attempted to drop that to just 12L per person. Diet was also a huge focus, with it being over a quarter of our ecological footprint, the school focused on plant-based and plastic free meals.

Aside from practically focusing on food, water, and plastic consumption on the weeklong adventure, activities included snorkelling with whales, sailing, workshops and plastic-free product making.

The workshops covered topics such as purpose, environmental activism, and consumption. Thanks to Kate, there was also yoga and meditation sessions run daily.

Mer-School is a prime example of an innovative solution to education and activism. It firstly engages and empowers individuals in a practical, fun way outdoors, doing more than a packaged holiday around a pool (not that there’s anything wrong with that). It also changes people’s perception of education, which is essential considering education is suggested to be the key to a sustainable future.

For future trips, Mer-School is looking for businesses to pitch their waste or sustainability issues, which future participants will then work on for the week. There are also options for companies to sponsor places in the school, in exchange for sustainability consulting or collaboration. This is one of the ways that Sara and Kate believe the school can be more accessible and diverse.

TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MER-SCHOOL AS A B U S I N E S S O R PA R T I C I PA N T – PLEASE EMAIL MERMAID@IQUITPL ASTICS.COM

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gifts that give back ADOPT A COR AL

Help restore The Great Barrier Reef by adopting a coral from the Reef Restoration Foundation’s coral nursery. You will receive a certificate with your name on it and updates on how your little piece of the reef is growing and be part of regenerating our degraded reefs.

WILL & BEAR C A L L OWAY H AT ERIC VOZZOL A P R O T E C T W H AT YOU LOVE PRINT $50

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One hat sold, 10 trees planted

Artists for oceans - sharing the message of ocean conservation

L A LUNA ROSE X TA K E 3 F O R T H E S E A T- S H I R T S $ 5 9

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Raising funds for Take 3 For The Sea

Rescuing bee colonies and working with Save The Bees Australia

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O R O T O N N A U T I L U S G R E AT BARRIER REEF SEASHELL SILK SCARF $129

100% of the proceeds from the collection go to The Great Barrier Reef Foundation

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