We catch up for a cuppa with naturopath and tea maker JADE BERTOLASI

Naturopath Jade Bertolasi loved tea so much she decided to make her own. Her hand-blended teas soothe and heal – and best of all they come plastic-free in glass jars What sparked your interest in naturopathy? I started by studying a certificate in nutrition, just for fun (yep, that’s my version of fun!). I was…

Recycling soft-plastics sounds like a pain in the bum, but it’s actually easy. The key to doing it like a boss rests on two things: knowledge and know-how! Like anything in life it helps to have a system. Without a system you’re basically just flailing around. Sure, flying by the seat of your pants can…

Zero Waste indulgences? Sounds like a total contradiction, but they do exist! This coffee and cacao body scrub created by WOWW beauty writer Kirsty Mootz from Parva Skincare is heaven in a reusable jar and it’s a great way to jump start your day. It’s not only guaranteed to make you feel amazing from head…

We recently celebrated World Bee Day! In its second year now the United Nations launched this annual event to raise awareness about the crucial role bees play in our ecosystem. Bees are the busy pollinators many of our crops require and they promote much needed biodiversity. Some of them also make honey, which is awesome,…

I am one of those skincare makers who love to spoil others, but find it hard to spoil themselves. I don’t have a wellness regime or dedicated self-care rituals. What I have is limited time, so I take moments for myself when I can. This morning is one of those gloriously rare times. My husband…

Soap, it’s a basic thing we use multiple times a day. But nine times out of ten we don’t know what’s in it. Whether it’s palm oil, harvested from flattened rainforests, or nasty chemicals and fragrances, most of what’s in our soap remains a mystery. I’ve always felt vaguely uneasy about that long list of…