Be a Cactus

13/08/2020

Let's face the facts!

I see this as an opportunity to rethink our recycling practices, rather than look for another foreign country to dump our waste in.

Recycling plants in Australia are incapable of digesting the amount of waste that we are producing - due to poor quality and low quantity of plants. Swipe on as we brainstorm different solutions for consumers, companies and for our government to consider.

12/08/2020

If you're stuck on resources to match your curriculum outcomes, send us a text and we are happy to donate our time to help! Our resources are endorsed by experts!

Here's a fun game to share with your students. It gives an eagle-eye view (geography!) of a usual Australian home, and walks the students through rubbish sorting. Clever!
https://education.abc.net.au/res/i/L1004/index.html

11/08/2020

Herman Huisman is the ultimate guru when it comes to circular economy and waste management. Herman completed his studies as an environmental biologist and went on to work for the government and become a successful changemaker. Huisman has shared his boundless expertise and set up projects all over the world including in Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Jordan, Macedonia, Morocco, Myanmar, Poland, Romania, Tanzania, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Uganda, Ukraine, USA and UAE.

And now we are incredibly lucky that Herman is making his way to our Aussie classrooms, virtually, to inspire our young minds to choose to be climate innovators, just like him!

10/08/2020

This week is all about recycling! Does it frustrate you that not everything goes into your kerbside recycling bin? The good news is, almost everything you own can be diverted from the landfill! Use this handy link to ask the Garbage Guru – or if you don’t want to speak to a bot – PICK US! We have the answers – and if we don’t, we will be your very own research team. https://garbageguru.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/

09/08/2020

Here's a peek into my daily survival kit:
1. Produce and grocery bags
2. Reusable bottle
3. Coffee cup (tea for me :)
4. Metal plate and handkerchief (comes in handy at plastic parties and food stalls.)
5. Bioplastic cutlery and chopsticks.
6. Metal straw
7. Compostable bag

09/08/2020

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07/08/2020

Travel Light Tips:
1. Carry a travel mug! There are plenty of reusable items you can take along with you to reduce your emissions. Carrying the right items is the paradox of travelling light!
2. A Green Tour Guide! Do your research and support local & eco tours!
3. Plane Ready! Every little bit counts. Invest in your own headphones, and consider other ways you can reduce single use plastics!
4. Lighten your footprint! Is your travel agent not offsetting carbon for you? No problem! Heathrow & Chooose have joined forces to help you calculate your trip and make life simpler! https://heathrow.chooose.today/

05/08/2020

I’m convinced that travel opens our minds and teaches us empathy like no other experience can. This may be enough to balance aviation emissions that disrupt our carbon cycle, however there is more you can do! Stay tuned for some tips throughout the week.

03/08/2020

Ready to travel the globe from your classroom and meet international climate innovators? Do an online Q&A session with an expert, or have them do an online workshop with your students. This 15% offer is valid for 30 days and must be redeemed by December 16 2020. Terms & Conditions apply.

01/08/2020

You know that feeling you get after a spring clean or after donating tons of stuff? I get that feeling every time I look at this! I love that I need so little to feel so great.

All of my bathroom items are either compostable, reusable, recyclable or I keep them in my waste jars for life.

01/08/2020

A Safety Razor, A Bamboo Toothbrush, A Loofah, and a Bar of Soap! Do you want to replace all your disposable bathroom items for a sustainable one? Ask away in the comments below and a Cactus expert will find a solution for you!

30/07/2020

Friday drinks are around the corner and you haven’t had any time for self-care. This homemade dry shampoo is my quick fix to lift my hair for an extra day. It's perfect when you’re in a rush to leave!

Brunette 👩🏽? Just add 2 tablespoons of cornflour (it absorbs oil and moisture like a charm) to 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (for colour and to smell deliciously edible!)

Blonde or Redhead 👩🏼‍👩🏻‍🦰 ? One simple ingredient and you're good to go: cornflour! If you like, you could add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil for a subtle scent.

Mix it in a powder shaker or apply it with a makeup brush - the choice is yours.