Do Less Stories

It pays to do your research – Meghann Rowling

Hi, my name is Meghann Rowling and I own Yippie Yopi Yoga Studio in Napier where one of our company…

Small steps climb mountains – Sarah Hamilton

Hi, I am Sarah Hamilton, one half of Use-d – an environmentally thoughtful design and interiors business. I guess in…

DO LESS Business Spotlight: Seasick Sunscreen

COLLAB POST: 63% of ingredients in commonly used sunscreens are harmful for humans or the environment 😲 So we were…

How to have ‘the climate conversation’ this Christmas

Alexandra shares some tips on ways to approach this sometimes tricky conversation: ___________ For some, Christmas with your extended family…

DO LESS Business Spotlight: Wineworks

The first and most effective step towards not increasing our impact on global warming is to reduce what we send…

I’m ditching wrapping paper – Deb Smith

Hi, I am Deb Smith and I am doing less by ditching wrapping paper. It’s the worst. Most of it…

Oat Milk Recipe

Plant-based ‘milks’ – so many to choose from! But, do your research – almond milk has high water usage (and…

Strawberry Chia Jam Recipe

Make the strawberry season last a little bit longer by preserving them while they’re in season and make Strawberry Chia…

Making a massive mindset shift in the direction of doing less – Wendy Nowell-Usticke

Hi, I am Wendy Nowell-Usticke and I love everything about about change-maker Alex’s “Do Less” movement. The last four years…

Combating global waste from the fashion industry – Jemima Christie

Hi, my name is Jemima Christie and I started Nice Things for Nil as a way of combating the global…

Making sustainable period care options mainstream – Robyn McLean

Hi I’m Robyn McLean and while it’s not an overly sexy topic – I made a conscious decision to make…

Recycling Series Tip 5: e-Waste

e-Waste is any electronic product that is no longer used. Think old laptops, desktops, cellphones, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, microwaves,…

DO LESS Business Spotlight: Lilybee Wrap

Lilybee Wrap makes it so easy for all of us to choose a plastic-free alternative. So far, they have saved…

Recycling Series Tip 4: Lids, tops, caps and stuff like that

For all those bits and bobs that you’re never really sure about – are they rubbish? Are they recycling? The…

Recycling Series Tip 3: Soft plastics

I didn’t even know this was a thing! Am so pleased it is. While our council doesn’t recycle soft plastics,…

Recycling Series Tip 2: Plastics

I was really surprised at how much plastic I have been ‘recycling’ that doesn’t make the grade. In Hastings District…

Recycling Series Tip 1: Glass, paper, cardboard and cans

This is like recycling 101. Almost everyone will know what to do here. If you’re lucky enough to get your…

Recycling Series: 5 tips to nail recycling

I have only just started my recycling journey in earnest. It all felt so confusing and complicated. Plus we don’t…

We gain more from doing less – Richard and Laura Morrison

We are Richard and Laura Morrison from The Gullies, a 200ha (effective) sheep and beef farm in Rangitīkei, with a…

I’m focusing on small things – Lucy Dobbs

Hi my name is Lucy and I have been struggling with the looming problem of climate change and what to…

Plant-based layered carrot cake recipe

These would also work as little individual cakes layered like I have or a single layered cake. If you don’t…

No more paper towels – Amanda Palmer

 Waiheke-based New York musician @Amanda Palmer is making a personal promise to DO LESS – even though it’s a…

Meat-free Monday: Leftover rice recipe

Often when you order Indian takeaways you are left with lots of leftover rice. This is a great way to…

Consuming meat with consciousness – Henry Ben

   Good on you Henry, that’s a great promise to make. We don’t think we could go completely vegetarian…

Meat-free Monday: Marsala stuffed potatoes recipe

These are lovely with a scoop of coconut yoghurt, chutney and a green salad. Ingredients 4 large potatoes or if…

Why the Star? – Alexandra Tylee

Lots of people have been asking “Why the Star?” Alexandra explains: “I have always loved the star Sirius as it…

Plant-based breakfast ice cream recipe

The idea of a breakfast ice-cream appeals to me but this is just as good late at night or actually…

Roast carrot, halloumi and quinoa salad with miso dressing recipe

We could all eat a bit less meat. Meat-free Monday’s are a good way to cut down a little.

One car for the household – John Steiner

 We love how John Steiner is making a personal promise to himself and the planet to DO LESS by…