Sustainability in 2026 doesn’t need to be loud, perfect, or overwhelming. Most of us already know the basics, such as choosing public transport, avoiding single-use plastic, and bringing your Keep Cup and tote bags. The challenge is actually fitting sustainability into real life, real budgets, and real celebrations. At The Sustainable Occasion, I’m far more interested in simple, practical shifts that feel doable, and choices that quietly add up over time. This list isn’t abou

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Summer in Australia is made for gatherings. Backyard BBQs, beach picnics, Christmas in the sun, and long afternoons with friends. But it’s also a time when party waste increases through single-use tableware to leftover food, and excess packaging. This year, small changes can make a big difference. Here are eight straightforward ways to make your summer events more sustainable while still keeping them easy and enjoyable. 1. Choose reusables over disposables Single-use plates,

Sustainable event planning isn’t just about ditching plastic straws or printing less signage (though both can help). One of the most impactful steps is choosing the right venue. Here are six key questions to ask your venue to drive sustainability and help you make better choices.

Sustainability is no longer just a trend or a buzzword, it’s a business essential. Whether you’re an event company, a product-based...

New service, The Sustainable Home. For eco-friendly tips and swaps across all areas of your household.

I sat down to write a blog of tips on how to have a sustainable Easter. But it felt a little off as I think you're all pretty versed in...

Earlier this week, I posted on The Sustainable Occasion's Facebook page that I'm closing it down at the end of this month (31/3/25). I...

Meliorism - the concept by which I live my life.

This week, I was very excited to learn that we have a new replacement for the now-closed community compost site, ShareWaste! It's called...

Transportation to and from your event plays a major part in your event’s environmental impact. Choose a venue that’s easily accessible...

I kicked off 2025 with The Party Kit Network 's Sydney meet-up, headed up by founder Isabel Mack, and Victorian-based sustainability...

2025 is the perfect time to reconsider the way you celebrate and host events, especially now that mandatory client reporting has finally...

A growing number of florists are leading a revolution to make floral design more harmonious with the earth.

We're now carbon neutral!

The brief read: A wedding, but with music festival vibes! For their special day, Kat and Mick wanted to create a weekend event that...

The Sustainable Occasion is excited to launch a new party kit - The Duplo Lego Kit! Perfect for kids of all ages, but particularly the...

Four years ago, from my bedroom in the middle of covid lockdowns, I launched The Sustainable Occasion. My aim was to provide, and educate...

Are you looking to make your events more sustainable, but unsure where to start, or perhaps you're short on resources? My new Event...

The Sustainable Occasion recently worked with Tom Seymour from Breedr, to plan and execute their Equate 2024 seminar. The event was held...