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Essential Oils: The Essence of Clean and Well-being
The early Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau somewhat inspire our philosophy at Koala Eco. Followers of this movement believed immersion in the sights, sounds and smells...
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Is it a cliché? Or can the ‘fresh start’ energy be for real?
Ways to bring the refresh and reset vibe into your life and home It’s hard to resist the energy that comes with a transition. Saying...
A practice of rivers, of trees moving, of falling light
An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils The late, great writer Barry Lopez (1945-2020) talked about his fascination with nature as...
Are you avoiding a deeper life? The solution could be close to home
Not long ago, The New York Times published a fascinating article[1] in which Lydia Sohn, author of Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture...
Reassuringly BPA Free
Bisphenol A, or BPA. Have you heard of it? It’s an industrial chemical commonly used in the lining of plastic food packages and water bottles,...
Eco-Psychology at Home: designing a space that nurtures your connection to nature
What is home to you? Is it the physical space where you sleep and eat, i.e. your house or apartment? Or do you refer to...
Paying it forward (the kids are alright)
Do you tend to make similar choices to your parents in terms of politics, beliefs, spending, lifestyle, even shopping habits? Take a quick moment to...
How sunlight makes our bodies tick: wellbeing round the clock
Light. Without it there would be no people, creatures, plants or nature. Here, we explore how to make the most of the gift of natural...
Embrace Nature this Holiday
Christmas time is traditionally meant to be about peace on Earth, good will to all humankind. There’s something about a year’s ending—which in so many...
How to Craft a Eucalyptus Wreath
Eucalyptus. It’s one of the most prolific tree species in Australia: almost all are evergreen, with distinctive flowers and fruits. The leaves are fragrant from...