How to Reduce Plastic Waste with Kids: Realistic Tips for Busy Families
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How to Reduce Plastic Waste with Kids: Realistic Tips for Busy Families

Let's be honest: reducing plastic waste can feel overwhelming when you're raising kids. Between lunchboxes, snacks, school activities, beach days, birthday parties and the endless stream of "stuff"...

eco tipsWorld Oceans Day: Small Swaps, Big Impact

World Oceans Day: Small Swaps, Big Impact

Looking for simple ways to reduce plastic waste? This World Oceans Day, we explore how refillable products and small everyday changes can create long-term environmental impact.

familyThe Eco-Conscious Mother's Day Gift Guide 2026: Sustainable Presents She'll Actually Love

The Eco-Conscious Mother's Day Gift Guide 2026: Sustainable Presents She'll Actually Love

Just in time for Mother's Day. Here's a curated guide to eco-friendly, Australian-made gifts for every kind of mum - from the outdoorsy to the homebody, all with genuine planet credentials.

familyYour Guide to Sustainable Gifting

Your Guide to Sustainable Gifting

This festive season, we’re slowing down. We’re choosing gifts that are useful, beautiful, locally made, and genuinely kinder to the planet. No panic-buying at 3pm on Christmas Eve. No landfill pres...

reusablesPlastic-Free Holidays: Travel Without The Trash

Plastic-Free Holidays: Travel Without The Trash

Holidays are meant for sandy toes, sunsets, and snacks, not single-use plastic. But between airport snacks, hotel toiletries, and poolside cocktails, plastic tends to crash the party. If you’ve eve...

eco tipsHappy World Oceans Day!

Happy World Oceans Day!

At Solmates, we love the ocean like it’s family. It’s where we swim, surf, snorkel, paddle—and daydream about when we’re stuck behind our laptops. So when World Oceans Day (June 8) rolls around, we...

eco tips7-Day Earth Day Challenge: Small Swaps, Big Impact!

7-Day Earth Day Challenge: Small Swaps, Big Impact!

Earth Day is all about celebrating this amazing planet we call home. This week, why not take on one small eco-friendly action per day because every swap counts toward a healthier planet.

eco tips10 Top Tips to Hop into a Sustainable Easter!

10 Top Tips to Hop into a Sustainable Easter!

Easter is all about fun, family, and, let’s be real- chocolate! But between the plastic packaging, disposable decorations, and sugar-fueled chaos, it can also be a bit of a waste-fest. This year, w...