Connect – Pip Magazine – Sustainability and Permaculture

5 Rituals To Celebrate Spring

Maude Farrugia — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It’s a special time of year – the ushering in of the new spring season – so we think it’s worth celebrating with some unique rituals!

Pip’s Podcast Guide: Part 2

Emma Gibbs — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:23:12 +0000

Looking for the next great podcast to binge-listen to? These 12 sustainably focused podcasts will do the trick!

5 Tips To Overcome The Overwhelm

Emma Gibbs — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:05:10 +0000

Many of us are feeling the overwhelm lately… Here are 5 steps to keep it at bay.

Pip Profile: Jodi Wilson (Practising Simplicity)

Emma Gibbs — Thu, 05 May 2022 06:19:38 +0000

Writer, photographer and author of ‘Practising Simplicity’, Jodi Wilson reveals how she practises “frugal abundance” and shares the three ways we can all introduce “simplicity” into our own lives. Living with less, simplifying our lives and slowing down are all concepts near and dear to the hearts of many Pipsters. Living sustainably and self-sufficiently can be a […]

Pip Profile: Kira Simpson (The Green Hub)

Emma Gibbs — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:15:14 +0000

We chat to sustainable living advocate Kira Simpson about sustainable fashion, how to spot greenwashing and her tips on sourcing truly ethical clothing.

Pip Profile: Anita Vandyke

Emma Gibbs — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:30:50 +0000

Anita Vandyke – zero waste advocate and author of ‘A Zero Waste Life’ – shares with us her journey to zero waste living and offers some quick, easy waste free tips. Qualified rocket scientist, medical doctor (Bachelor of Engineering – Aeronautical Space and Doctor of Medicine), author and zero waste crusader, Anita Vandyke doesn’t do anything in […]

Pip’s Podcast Guide: 15 Sustainability Podcasts We Love

Emma Gibbs — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

We share some of our favourite podcasts from others in the sustainable living/zero waste/climate action space. Here are 15 sustainability podcasts we love to listen to.

7 Sustainability Activities For Kids

Maude Farrugia — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:49:07 +0000

Keep cooped up kids entertained and connected to Mother Earth with these seven ideas for sustainability activities for kids.

Pip Profile: Mel Baxter

Emma Gibbs — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:17:22 +0000

Illustrator Mel Baxter designed our gorgeous celebratory issue of Pip Magazine. We caught up with her to learn more about her artistic process, find out some of the ways she reduces her carbon footprint, and what her hopes are for a sustainable future.

Pip Profile: Lindsay Miles

Emma Gibbs — Tue, 04 May 2021 23:18:31 +0000

We chat to sustainability educator and author of ‘Less Stuff’, Lindsay Miles, about her journey to live waste- and plastic-free.

Pip Profile: Hannah Moloney

Robyn Rosenfeldt — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:15:16 +0000

We chat with Good Life Permaculture director, Hannah Moloney, about the key lessons she’s learned throughout her permaculture journey and her best piece of advice for those new to self-reliant living.

The Benefits of Joining a Landcare Group

Mara Ripani — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:48:04 +0000

There are a myriad of benefits to joining a landcare group. Find out more…

Pip Podcast #32: Food Connect

Robyn Rosenfeldt — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:12:33 +0000

In our latest Pip Podcast we connect with Emma-Kate Rose and Robert Pekin from Brisbane’s Food Connect.

Reflections as Lockdown Lifts: What Have We Learned?

Maude Farrugia — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:29:19 +0000

What learnings are you taking away from lockdown? We explore the COVID-19 pandemic through permaculture.

Bartering in a Crisis: Top 10 Coveted Items

Maude Farrugia — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:31:53 +0000

Learn how to become a bartering big-note with our guide to the top 10 items coveted in a crisis!

Viral Kindness: How Community Can Help in a Global Crisis

Maude Farrugia — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:34:14 +0000

How do we come together when we’re being told to stay apart? The global coronavirus pandemic needs community not fear.

How to Survive a Global Crisis Using Permaculture

Maude Farrugia — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:21:19 +0000

Has coronavirus got you concerned? Our world’s warming got you worried? Permaculture offers solutions. If you’re wondering how to survive a global crisis (and maybe, you know, beyond) read on…

How to Cope with Eco Anxiety

Maude Farrugia — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:00:31 +0000

Feeling overwhelmed by eco anxiety? Here are 8 ways to start taking care of yourself when you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the environmental crisis.

How to Start a Street Library

Costa Georgiadis — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:38:49 +0000

Fancy yourself a budding librarian? Why not start a street library and share your joy of reading with your community?

10 School Holiday Boredom Busters for Eco Kids

Maude Farrugia — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:42:55 +0000

Stuck at home with kids these school holidays? Here are 10 boredom busters for eco kids to make the holidays fun and eco friendly!

Pip Podcast #28: Damon Gameau

Robyn Rosenfeldt — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 01:15:38 +0000

It’s Pip podcast time! Today Robyn is in conversation with Damon Gameau – actor, filmmaker and director of the film 2040.