Sustainability

In the past couple of years, we’ve seen transgender folk across Australia and the world making waves across arts, entertainment…

This list is not exhaustive and is designed to provide general information surrounding common terms and definitions used regularly by the…

Each year, countries all around the world unite together for Earth Hour, one of the largest global movements where millions of people pledge…

If you’re someone who has a reusable coffee cup (and remembers to use it), has a compost at home and regularly engages in meat-free…

So you want to live a greener life but don’t know where to start? Since we’re all on our phones anyways, why not add more…

Clean Up Australia Day is Sunday 6 March and it’s more important than ever that we all get involved. Among the regular garbage we…

Despite growing awareness of the issue, textile waste is a huge problem in Australia, with every Aussie contributing an average of 23…

Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on March 8. The day has deep roots which hook onto history…

Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…

LGBTQI+ stories on screen have become more prevalent in recent years (and rightly so), giving a historically silenced community a proud…

The annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a massive cultural event that celebrates and platforms LGBTQI+ folks across Australia.…

Over four million people in Australia have a disability. When it comes to finding love, every person, with a disability or not, should have…

With the weather getting warmer, we love to kick-start our day with a nourishing smoothie. But not all vegan protein powders are created…

No matter where you are on your journey to living more sustainably, talking about that old “P-word” is always a good idea. Minds…

If some fresh kicks are on the agenda this Christmas, for you or for your nearest and dearest, we reckon it’s time to skip the…

Pride month 2021 is here and big brands are switching gear to monetise the rainbow. In the last decade alone it’s clear to see…

When is watching a documentary ever a bad idea? Whether you're out to school yourself on the world's biggest issues or keen to…

January 26 was never a day of celebration. By now, we hope you’ve put in the serious work to educate yourself on Australia’s…

A bit like natural wine, “clean beauty” is hard to define—and in 2022 there are a lot of brands attempting to cash in on…

You’ve probably heard the words ‘castile soap’ thrown around before, and you’re most likely vaguely aware that…

When it comes to picking your next go-to cossie, we reckon it pays to buy less and choose well—and choose sustainable swimwear. With…

This year, you’ll want to fuel your soul with a number of juicy reads guaranteed to challenge the way you think. Through a broad…

Let’s be real—for a lot of Australians, the 26th of January is seen as a day of beach hangs, backyard cricket and BBQs. But the…

Keen to gift a bit more consciously this Christmas? While it can be the season for excess, picking prezzies that give back is a great way to…

Today is International Day of People with Disability—this year’s theme is “Leadership and participation of persons with…

Joining the strong list of Indigenous-owned labels that are sparking conversations across the country and decolonising our wardrobes comes…

If there’s one thing we all need, no matter the time of the year, it’s a fully stocked drinks cabinet. Instead of opting for…

The term zero waste has been on the upward trend for a while now, but it’s one that we hope will stick around for the long haul. When…

Here’s the deal. Bras, while supportive, aren’t the most environmentally textiles out there, they’re like the plastic…

I’m laughing in a tyre shop with my partner. We’d rather be drinking spritzes, but one of the tyres on my rundown Suzuki Swift…

There are plenty of ways to live a greener, more eco-conscious lifestyle. Ditching single-use plastic helps, as does eating less or no meat,…

Whether your loved one is super eco-conscious or yet to start their sustainability journey, we’ve carefully curated an ethical…

On a journey to live a greener life? Technology is proving itself as the key to protecting our beloved Mother Earth. Innovative products are…

If you’ve been looking to make more sustainable or ethical choices when it comes to your wardrobe, it can be hard to know where to…

While Australia has been making positive strides to support LGBTQI+ communities in recent years, there is still a significant amount of work…

First up, let me preface this story by saying that I am a beauty product addict. As Urban List’s beauty editor (I know right, what a…

When people talk about the next generation of game-changers creating a better future for all, they’re talking about people like Bianca…

You know when that time of year rolls around and your toes start to feel so icey they could drop right off? If you’re anything like us…

It’s not every day two life-long mates cultivate one of the biggest game-changing brands in the country.  Steeped in…

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…

If you’ve looked down recently, you’ve probably noticed that we’re living in an era of "sneakerdom". Reliance, dependence…

Right now, the communities around the world are changing the narrative, and people—especially here in Australia—are finally…

Plastic Free. The option your sober self gets on the ol’ UberEats packaging and the cleaning products you buy in bulk when they're…

This week’s NAIDOC celebrations might not have gone to plan yet again (cheers COVID) but that doesn’t mean that we won’t…

In case you missed it, it's Plastic Free July—a global movement aimed at making sure you're part of the solution to plastic…

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…

If you’re a young person in Australia right now, the thought of owning your own home could feel like an unattainable dream. With…

Between wanting to eat more sustainably, all the time spent at home (and trying to avoid supermarkets) in 2020 and the feel-good vibes you…

It’s hard to imagine a time where fashion brands weren’t fervently stamped with eco-conscious collections and…

Just a few days ago, I saw a tweet from Yorta Yorta rapper Adam Briggs that resonated with me. “Reconciliation is for white…

26 May 2021 is National Sorry Day and tomorrow marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week in Australia. The event runs from 27…

Menstrual cups, let's talk about them. If you haven’t already jumped on the more eco-friendly bandwagon, you’re probably in…

It’s pretty hard to avoid news about the sorry state of planet Earth these days, but in case you’ve been in a media blackout,…

In the age where sustainability is a hot topic—and one of the most frequently searched words on Google—it’s clear we all…

Today, Monday 17 May, is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day which has been…

For a generation that lives for trends, limited edition, and instant gratification, it should come as no surprise that we millennials are…

I don’t know about you, but I lose approximately 17 tubes of lip balm every year. It doesn’t matter whether they’re in my…

City Of Melbourne and Lord Mayor Sally Cap has just announced their plans to extend some leafy love to the north end of the Southbank…

If you’re not in the know about adaptive fashion, it's time to meet EveryHuman. Adaptive fashion is clothing specifically designed…

Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now…

Popular culture is a rudimental part of the world’s genetic makeup. Unifying, inspiring and always questionable—it’s a…

If there’s maybe one positive or silver lining from the world’s post-2020—it’s that it has given us all a few…

More than one billion people in 192 countries participate in Earth Day activities each  year, making it the largest civic observance in…

If you thought the reality of channeling your alter ego of an eco warrior meets sexy seductress was just a pipe dream—think again.…

Fashion isn’t known for its green credentials. It’s an industry largely driven by hype, trends, and, in the case of fast…

When it comes to leading an environmentally conscious life, it’s safe to say that many of us are stepping up our green game. From…

Imagine an app where Earth Hour and Ice Bucket Challenges happen every single day. Think—an app that gamifies your good samaritan…

If you haven’t heard of Chella Man, you’re about to be enlightened in a big way.  The trans model, activist, actor and…

No matter how or where you practice, yoga is good for the mind, body and soul, but what if we told you it could do good for the Earth too?…

This week, Victoria revealed that it will be shifting towards providing compulsory consent classes across all state schools as early as next…

In case you missed it, the Australian Government has just kicked off its first ever National Plastics Plan. It’s basically a…

There’s no better time than the now to get behind a cause you’re passionate about. Already, 2021 has been a year of action.…

Jill Meagher. Eurydice Dixon. Aiia Maasarwe. Sarah Everard. They were all just trying to get home. Geographically you might not have walked…

We know everyone is busy running their own race, especially after the rollercoaster of 2020—we’re still playing catch up. But if…

Bring on ALL of the feels, because a seriously special, goosebump-inducing art installation has just dropped on our city streets. To…

Innovation throughout the fashion and beauty industry is at an all-time high this year with brands waking up to a new age of inclusivity.…

While cleaning isn’t everyone’s favourite task, it’s a necessary part of life, especially these days. By now we’re…

As Mardi Gras kicks off (and runs until 7 March) we’re seeing loads of amazing collabs to celebrate this truly fabulous, all-inclusive…

There are some pairings that are just total matches made in heaven. The Duke of Hastings and Daphne Bridgerton, chocolate and strawberries,…

It goes by a few names including the Spring Festival (chunjie in China) and Lunar New Year for those in places like North and South Korea…

It’s safe to say that 2020 became the year of mass purchasing, whether it was hand sanitizer, face masks or just regular old cleaning…

Aside from face masks and toilet paper (we’re still shaking our heads at that one), hand sanitiser was easily one of the most popular…

Not sure what to do this 26th of January? Head here to read why we won’t be having a backyard BBQ. Instead we’re using our time…

If one of your new year’s resolutions was to live a greener life, but you've been struggling a little, no…

We’re big, no make that huge fans of the legends at Clothing The Gap, which is why we’re so stoked to share this news with you.…