Environmental Action

What is “green packaging” and why is it a problem
The increase in the amount of “biodegradable”, “compostable” and “eco-friendly” packaging and takeaway products is obvious. Increasing awareness of the detrimental effect plastic has on the environment has caused consumer…
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Sorting your waste 101
There is a lot of confusion about recycling, so in light of National Recycling week this November, we have partnered with the Byron Shire Council to compile some information to…
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Helping our precious Koalas
With the devastating number of injured wildlife during the the bushfires earlier in the year, the work of local environmental organisation Friends of the Koala (FOK) is more important than…
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Recipes

Turmeric Roasted Macadamias
Makes: 12 servings Suits: GF, DF, Nightshade free, Vegan Preparation time: 5 min Set time: 15 min Ingredients: 200 gm Macadamia 10 ml Olive oil 1 gm Turmeric powder Pinch…
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Macadamia & Pumpkin Spread
Makes: 12 servings Suits: GF, DF, Nightshade free, Vegan Preparation time: 20 min Set time: 45 min Ingredients: 1 kg Pumpkin 200 gm Macadamia 10 ml Olive oil 1 gm…
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Brown Jasmine Rice & Fig Torte
Makes: 12 servings Suits: GF, DF, Nightshade free, Vegetarian, Contains Eggs* Preparation time: 45 min Set time: 1.5 hrs Pastry Ingredients: 270 ml Olive oil 180 gm Eggs (= 3 large…
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Healthy Living

How to Make Your Christmas a Sustainable one
Believe it or not it’s December, and Christmas is just around the corner again! While the festive period can be a time of fun, relaxation and good times with those…
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What is a Maltodextrin?
You may have seen maltodextrin listed on the ingredients of many food products. You may have wondered what it is. Is it safe? Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from…
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Naturopathic advice for men’s health & vitality
As Father’s Day approaches and with the stressful year that 2020 has been, we felt to share some tips on supporting men’s health and vitality. Men generally need more calories…
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Food Philosophy

What is a Maltodextrin?
You may have seen maltodextrin listed on the ingredients of many food products. You may have wondered what it is. Is it safe? Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from…
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The Benefits of Eating Organic Foods
Organic foods are defined as food products that are grown and/or processed following government standards of organic farming. These standards vary across the globe, but usually include; the cycling of…
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Santos Organics is celebrating 1 year of POI Accreditation
On World Orangutan Day last year (19th August 2019), we got awarded our Palm Oil Accreditation from Palm Oil Investigations (POI) – so we have now been a “POI Approved…
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In General

Ethical Gift Ideas for Him
Christmas Gift Guide for Him If you are searching for the perfect ethical Christmas present for a friend, family member or yourself – we offer a huge range of locally-made,…
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Ethical Gift Ideas for Her
Christmas Gift Guide for Her If you are searching for the perfect ethical Christmas present for a friend, family member or yourself – we offer a huge range of locally-made,…
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Helping our precious Koalas
With the devastating number of injured wildlife during the the bushfires earlier in the year, the work of local environmental organisation Friends of the Koala (FOK) is more important than…
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