The ReNewy Living Podcast: A Sustainability Podcast

By Mardi Lee - ReNewy Living

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Episodes: 46

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If global environmental problems feel overwhelming, you’re in the right place! The ReNewy Living Podcast is an Australian environmental sustainability podcast for eco-minded people who care about the planet and want practical, relatable ways to make a meaningful difference in their homes and communities.

We believe living sustainably is easier when you start where you live. Each episode shares positive stories about people, places and projects leading the way in communities across Australia. 

Discover localised ways to live sustainably, with practical ideas to reduce consumption, care for local places and feel connected to a sustainably-minded community for healthier people and a healthier planet.

This podcast exists to make sustainability feel human, hopeful and community-focused. It’s our way of connecting you with a network of people and ideas through authentic stories and local solutions that are achievable and genuinely good to be part of.

Tune in weekly for around 30 minutes of thoughtful, conversational and inspiring episodes that bring you closer to a more intentional, “together we can” approach to sustainable living.

Head to The ReNewy Living Podcast for a summary and links from each episode.


Episode Date
45. Household Waste Through the Decades: One Family's Story
May 28, 2026
44. Backyard Composting on a Do-able Scale with Dr Ernie Harbott from Compost Culture
May 07, 2026
43. Sewing your Own Clothes: The Power of Yet with Jessie Brent from Made by Me Jessie B
Apr 05, 2026
42. This is Not a Shoe: Giving Footwear a Reconstructed Life with Pennie Jagiello and Dr Alexandra Sherlock
Mar 23, 2026
41. It Takes a Village to Build a Sustainable Home, with Rita Ordónez and James Le Compte from Shepherd's Ground Eco Village
Mar 16, 2026
40. Working Together to Shop Local, Support Local with Ash Watt from Why Leave Town
Jan 07, 2026
39. Looking after the Ocean to Look after the Earth with Rhi Mitchell from Saltwater Sistas
Jan 03, 2026
38. When Sustainable Floristry Means a Return to Simplicity with Bec Humpris from Not Just a Pretty Flower
Dec 23, 2025
37. When a Recycled Timber Yard is Built with Kindness with Shaun Oldfield from Coastal Recycled Building
Dec 10, 2025
36. Is There Such a Thing as an Ethical Tree Arborist? with Sam Hardingham from Everyday Arbor
Dec 03, 2025
35. Choosing to Build a Passive House Standard Home with ReNewy Living Community Member Jess Bollinger
Nov 19, 2025
34. Seeing Waste Differently with Community Artists from the Lake Mac Waste to Art Exhibition
Nov 07, 2025
33. Shifting the Culture of Forestry in Australia with Australian Sustainable Timbers
Oct 28, 2025
32. How a Ripple Sparks the Power of Activism with film producer Michelle Dado-Millynn
Sep 30, 2025
31. How a Community Food Co-op Offers Fair Food for All with Anna Crane from Dungog Wholefood Co-op
Sep 23, 2025
30. Giving Plastic Waste a Second Life Through Recycling with Jess Hodge from Resourceful Living
Sep 15, 2025
29. What Bees Teach Us About Seasons, Place and Collective Action with Kelly Lees & Anna Scobie from Urban Hum
Sep 09, 2025
28. Everyday Voices: A Young Persons Environmental Journey with Sophie from Lake Macquarie
Sep 01, 2025
27. Escaping Supermarket Sameness Through Local & Organic Food with Brent Fairns from Organic Feast Maitland NSW
Aug 26, 2025
26. Decluttering to Make Space for Simpler Living with Rachel Louise from Raid my Wardrobe
Aug 18, 2025
25. Leading by Values for a Purposeful Workplace with Bec Bowie
Aug 11, 2025
24. Connecting Community through Good, Clean & Fair Food with Slow Food Hunter Valley
Jul 17, 2025
23. Sustainable Interior Design is Made to Wear In, Not Out with Eco Edition
Jun 28, 2025
22. What's Threatening Lake Macquarie's Green Sea Turtles? With Hunter Wildlife Rescue
Jun 18, 2025
21. Practical Steps to Decluttering after Loss
Jun 10, 2025
20. Sustainable Home Renovation Design That Puts People First with On Home Ground
Jun 03, 2025
19. Easy Wins for a More Energy Efficient Older Home
May 27, 2025
18. The Community Garden where Veggies meet Biodiversity with The Groundswell Collective
May 20, 2025
17. From Waste to Wake-up Call: Art that Hits Home with Artist Marina deBris
May 04, 2025
16. How a Native Plant Nursery Protects Local Biodiversity with Trees in Newcastle
Mar 03, 2025
15. Flipping the Concept of Supermarket Shopping with Jayne Travers-Drapes from Box Divvy
Feb 12, 2025
14. What Makes Natural Deodorant Great? With Woohoo Body
Feb 04, 2025
13. Why Fair Trade Matters with Yvie Scott
Jan 17, 2025
12. Balancing Collective Living with Individual Ideas with Sally Maguire from Shepherd's Ground
Jan 10, 2025
11. Closing the Loop on Food Waste
Jan 02, 2025
10. A Sustainable Clothing Journey: From Farm to Fibre with Three Muscats Fibre Farm
Dec 27, 2024
9. Less Plastic Toys for More Sustainable Play
Dec 19, 2024
8. Repair Cafes Help to Fix, Mend & Connect
Oct 28, 2024
7. Natural Soap Making Inspired by Nature with Honeybee House Skin Co.
Oct 21, 2024
6. Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective with Bianca Bartlett & Thomas Michel from The Full Circle Collective
Oct 14, 2024
5. What Makes a Beauty Salon Sustainable? With Slow Skin Co.
Oct 07, 2024
4. How Smokva Community Garden Cultivates Connection & Growth
Sep 30, 2024
3. The Library of Things: Reducing Waste Through Sharing with The Share Shop Newcastle
Sep 23, 2024
2. Behind the Op Shop Donation Door
Sep 17, 2024
1. A Local Tiny Forest with Big Benefits with Anna Noon of The Groundswell Collective
Sep 07, 2024
The ReNewy Living Podcast Trailer
Aug 31, 2024