Hi,

My name is Deb and I am an environmental sympathist !

This week on Spreading Roomers IG, I used my stories for good. I am an avid climate change advocate, and in my own business I do all I can to ensure that I am always doing better than I did the week before [ read, I am by no means perfect and still have a long way to go ].

I am not a Scott Morrison fan. Let’s put that out there immediately; but I am not going to push this mandate down your throats either. Instead, and as always, I’m going to use this passion and this platform to do more good - if I can. It’s my way of giving back.

As we grapple with a climate that clearly needs to ‘change’ and a era whereby our choices as consumers has never been more important, I wanted to do all I can to lean into the growing community of local Perth businesses giving us every opportunity to start taking it all seriously but with serious style.

If we all make small changes, even in the consumer cycle, the impact is great.

I think for a long, long time, eco-friendly, sustainable, considered homewares, clothing and products all looked a little ‘tree hugger’ even for the most invested of us. Shallowly perhaps, we let those looks get in the way of a purchase but that’s all changing [ it’s ok to admit that those early waxy wraps were giving off way too many commune vibes for some ].

Now this isn’t going to cover off our lifestyle choices, like switching to green energy, or transitioning to less meat [ that’s for another blog ] - instead, the mission should be simply to switch out to one of these products when the time comes [ like shampoo bars for example ].

There is also one area I haven’t touched on below and that is the circular economy of the Perth vintage and second hand community…and that’s because they have their own guide and blog dedicated just to them. There were so many to choose from, and so if you are an avid lover of second hand furniture, pre-loved homewares and era dominant style that previous edition has you covered.

This curated list is a taste of where this sector is heading.

Innovation is starting to break through into this arena, and what’s more, our local business owners are taking their own mandates really serious - low tox, carbon neutrality, recyled, ethical. They all make a case for planet positivity.

Not only do they feel like they ‘doing something’ positive for the cause, we feel good too because by buying local and supporting their businesses we feel like we did something just as honorable. Positivity in that way is actually contagious. Finally a bug we won’t mind catching !

Here are 17 local brands who are striving for planet positivity.

Bauwerk Colour Lime Paint — Bauwerk Colour.

@bauwerkcolour
*Natural limewash paint.*
**Select ‘ship to Australia’. Their local base is in South Fremantle**

St James Supply Co Solid Shampoo — St James Supply Co.

@stjamessupplyco
*Great hair with a clean conscience - solid shampoo and conditioner bars with plastic-free packaging.*

Turquoise Creative.

@turquoise.crea
*Plantable seeded cards, recycled notebooks, cards and prints.*

The Glam Swag.

@the_glamswag
*A portable bed you can take anywhere. A feather filled cloud covered in french linen.*

The Inspired Eco Warrior.

@the_inspired_eco_warrior
*Eco household and personal care products.*

Styleware.

@styleware_
*Owning one well-made bowl beats a life time of single-use plastic waste. At the end of it’s life, each bowl is fully recyclable.*

Dura Pegs.

@durapegs
*Eco friendly pegs for life.*

Zero Store Fremantle — Zero Store.

@zerostore.au
*Australia’s largest zero waste & plastic free store (3000+ products!)*

Open Hands Creative Perth Eco Art Workshops — Open Hands Creative.

@openhandcreative
*Perth Eco Art Workshops. [ I’m attending the ‘papermaking’ workshop on 1 May if you want to call shotgun! ].*

Kristin Magrit Slow Thoughtful Clothing — Kristin Magrit.

@kristinmargrit
*Slow thoughtful clothing.*

Mamy Hews Recyled Textiles — Mamy Hews.

@mamyhews
*Recyled textile art.*

The Anjelms Project Ethical Clothing — The Anjelms Project.

@theanjelmsproject
*Perth ethical clothing label.*

Elia Balms and Blends — Elia.

@eliabalmsandblends
Effective, Natural Skincare Products with No Comprises
Eco friendly, Vegan & Cruelty Free
No Toxins and Palm Oil Free

Ryan and Co Candlemakers — Ryan & Co Candlemakers.

@ryanandcocandlemakers
*RECYCLED. Fragrant soy candles made into HAND CUT wine and beer bottles.*

Zia Fia Luxury Skincare — Zia Fia.

@ziafiaofficial
*Tox-free, luxury skincare*

Bedtonic French Flax Linen — Bedtonic.

@bedtonic
*Makers of expertly crafted homewares + clothing from natural fibres with a nod to slow living. [ PS : I just bought this scarf myself ! ].*

Something Painted.

@somethingpaintedau
*Chalky furniture paint.*

Now all that’s left to do is for you to share your fabulous finds with the rest of us.

By using #spreadingroomers (which I check regularly) I can share your sustainable go-to’s with others, and that only strengthens the purpose behind us all supporting small business and local environment.

If I’ve forgotten to add anyone to this curated list, feel free to also comment below so I can edit the blog for others.

Deb x