Practical ways to live simply and sustainably in daily life.
Emelie and I have, so far, refused to monetise any of our content or accept placement of ads. Unfortunately that doesn’t stop the hosts from adding them… rather frustrating. But there are other ways of making a business from ethical or sustainable living and over the past few weeks we have caught up with some […]
In this post we discuss some of the choices we’ve made throughout our adult lives that have saved us the equivalent of 21 years of work, bringing us financial freedom and the time and flexibility to live fun and fulfilling lives, as well as and donate well over $100,000 to effective charities, saving dozens of […]
Why do we dumpster dive, why is there so much food in the bins and how do we not get sick? This post explores the risks we face and how we manage them, the reasons things are thrown out and why we dumpster dive. Food Waste in Context Food waste is immense and Australians are […]
The reality of the fuel crisis has meant we are taking our international charity sailing plans off the agenda for the foreseeable future, to instead focus on immediate and local needs. A necessary pivot You can expect to see an increased focus on how our frugal, low-impact living minimises our costs and our dependence on […]
When we first started examining what a “one planet” lifestyle might actually require, I expected the numbers to push us beyond the margins of modern life, if achievable at all. The assumption is common: that living within planetary boundaries is practically impossible, and at the very least means stepping away from comfort, convenience and participation […]
Diet is the most powerful level available to individuals to transform the world for the better. This post presents a summary of the opportunities.
Facing our fears of discomfort and alienation to tackle food waste and transport emissions
What difference can one person make through individual actions? For most Australians, the answer is “quite a lot”.
an inspiring tale of smaller, slower living, by a tiny-home owner in suburban Brisbane. Inspiration, design tips and benefits of small living.
It’s been a while since we last had a personal check-in, and it feels like life has been a little too much about More! While our minds have mostly been on our big adventure coming up next year, we’ve also continued our learn and play with sustainability and simplicity at home. Here’s a quick summary […]
Our most popular content has been related to money and in particular how we manage to give away such a substantial portion of our income while working so little and seemingly enjoying life so much. So I’m going to provide a bit more of a breakdown, starting with transport. Transport costs are often underappreciated, but […]
hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself Cambridge English Dictionary Instincts, Pleasure, and the Role of Hedonism You might find it hard to reconcile the idea that hedonism and living […]
Just a short and personal post this time. Its difficult to come up with gift ideas for people trying to live with less, and my usual answer, if asked, is simply the company of the person asking. But there are a few exceptions, and repair of prized possessions is definitely one of them. This was […]
Adam and Dani are great at getting their own lunches. Their go-to option for many years has been some sort of smallgoods and cheese on wholemeal bread. While this is among the healthier choices, we’re working to find even better options that: Its hard to go past wheat- and bean-based proteins for minimal GHG, land-use-change […]
We live in one of the most spacious countries on Earth, and yet we often feel squeezed. Squeezed by time, by debt, by loneliness. In a nation where new homes average over 230 square metres and number of occupants is shrinking, it’s worth asking: what are we really gaining from all that extra space? This […]
