Celebrating the mother in us all
Why is it that, since ancient times, cultures all over the world have so often prefaced references to ‘Nature’ or ‘Earth’ by another word: ‘Mother’? Perhaps—at least in the English...
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How trees can teach us self-compassion
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about self-judgement, about how harshly many of us, myself included tend to judge what we feel to be failings and beat ourselves up over...
The more we return to nature, the more we seek to protect it.
Along with fostering a deep connection with nature, creating eco-friendly products that are gentle to the environment is the cornerstone of everything we do here at Koala Eco. The concept...
Desmond Sweeney: a soul learning lessons in nature
Take one look at the art of Desmond Sweeney, and you can pretty much guess where he feels most at home. His paintings are like love songs to the ocean:...
Feeling blue? Going green (and blue) with nature therapy can improve your mental health
The inextricable link between nature and mental health We’ve all experienced the sense of calm that accompanies floating in a peaceful lake, the awe that comes with seeing your first...
A sensory experience in every spray; learn about the ingredients in our natural surface cleaners
Representing the unity of age-old botanical wisdom and contemporary scientific research, our natural surface cleaners harness the benefits of some of nature’s most potent aromatic essential oils. We use aromatherapy-grade Australian...
The underrated cleaning multitasker that's already in your kitchen
When it comes to household cleaning products, the best formulas are those that go above and beyond their designated use. A veritable sink-side staple in any home, our Natural Dish...
How nature helps Hillary Peterson nourish body, mind and spirit
When Hillary Peterson was in her early thirties, she gave birth to twins. As if that wasn’t enough of a life-changing event, a short while after Hillary was diagnosed with...
The gifts of spring
After the long dark months of a northern hemisphere winter, nature often sends us small yet unmistakeable signs that spring is finally on its way. What are these moments of...
Beautifully Clean with our Spring Checklist
If you'd like to discover how to thoroughly clean every part of your home this Spring, while at the same time turning the seemingly onerous chores into uplifting and enjoyable...
How Elka Whalan finds a touch of heaven in nature
In her first career as a top-level swimmer, Elka Whalan (née Graham) won a swathe of medals at the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games, and 20 national swimming titles....
Refresh & Reset; How to Deep Clean Every Room in Your Home
As flowers bloom, longer days and warmer weather awaken us from the chilly cold of winter; there’s a perceptible energy shift in the air; spring has sprung. Spring represents a...
The Meditative Art of Mindful Cleaning This Spring
As the cooler months end and plants begin to sprout their first buds, it’s time for us to take cues from nature. A time of renewal and rejuvenation, spring provides...
Metaphors for living a fulfilling life with Nic Smith
Sunshine Coast is described as ‘a 180 km stretch of paradise that’s tucked into the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia.’ This is where South African-born web developer and project manager Nic...
International Women's Day 2023
On one level, it’s a lovely idea that there’s a special day each year across the world where women are fore-grounded and celebrated: International Women’s Day. But of course, women—all...
Connecting to a higher force: how nature sustains Heidi Middleton
One of Australian fashion’s biggest success stories of the last couple of decades or so is Sass & Bide, a designer label created by two inspiring young women and best...
