An Hour in Nature: Jean Francois Rupp
Jean-Francois Rupp grew up on a ski resort in the French Alps, and was taught by his grandfather to ski, around the same time he learned how to walk. Since...
An Hour In Nature
How nature influences Pia Whitesell's many passions
Pia Whitesell is the founder of Macabalm, a skincare line that uses natural ingredients with innovative technology. With a keen focus on sustainable beauty, she's cultivated a committed following through...
Finding peace and healing in the country: how nature soothes Georgie Abay’s soul
Author, entrepreneur and recently appointed Editor for Marie Claire Australia, Georgie Abay lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales with her husband and two daughters. As a former...
How nature calms the noise of everyday life for Rosie Jeffrey
Koala Eco recently became a sponsor of the Critter Scholars Program, an initiative of ocean conservation organisation the Oceanic Society. The program makes it possible for disadvantaged teenagers get up...
How nature allows Anita Smith to just "be"
If you’ve seen Koala Eco products in a retail outlet anywhere in Australia, chances are they've arrived there thanks to our wonderful Australian distribution partners, Unique Health Products (UHP). Based...
How Catrin Thomas experiences the different frequencies of nature’s healing power
Following a childhood spent in the mountains of Wales, Catrin has travelled, worked and lived all over the world. The former global vice-president of Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever,...
“Every cell in our body sings:” how nature renews Tandia Walsh
The magic of the outdoors has always been important to Perth-based scientist and entrepreneur Tandia Walsh, who grew up near the Kimberley town of Broome. A lifelong love of the...
Feeling deeply connected, calm and restored with Alexx Stuart
Alexx Stuart is widely recognised as an educator, activist, and change agent. With two published books, online courses, and a popular podcast “Low Tox Life”, she has become a leading...
Morning sun, humming birds and gratitude: how nature helps bring everything into focus for Anna Shafer and Sarah Wright Olsen
Anna Shafer and Sarah Wright Olsen are co-founders of bāeo, an online plant-based skincare line with organic ingredients, formulated to clean, moisturise and protect delicate skins of all ages. This...
Exploring the endless possibilities: how Jordan Rebello connects with nature
Just a quick glimpse at photos of Poppies Vintage, Jordan Rebello’s vintage store in Ventura, California, reveals a whole curatorial smorgasbord of colourful, eclectic delights. Jordan, a model, actress, business...
Desmond Sweeney: a soul learning lessons in nature
Take one look at the art of Desmond Sweeney, and you can pretty much guess where he feels most at home. His paintings are like love songs to the ocean:...
How nature helps Hillary Peterson nourish body, mind and spirit
When Hillary Peterson was in her early thirties, she gave birth to twins. As if that wasn’t enough of a life-changing event, a short while after Hillary was diagnosed with...
How Elka Whalan finds a touch of heaven in nature
In her first career as a top-level swimmer, Elka Whalan (née Graham) won a swathe of medals at the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games, and 20 national swimming titles....
Metaphors for living a fulfilling life with Nic Smith
Sunshine Coast is described as ‘a 180 km stretch of paradise that’s tucked into the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia.’ This is where South African-born web developer and project manager Nic...
How connecting to nature makes life beautiful for Nathan Webster
A year ago, we launched our Koala Eco ‘Hour in Nature’ journal thread, profiling inspiring people whom we believe genuinely live and breathe a nature-focused lifestyle, and who can inspire...
The real deal: Kit Willow’s time in nature
For over 20 years, Kit Willow has been a leading light in Australia’s fashion industry: first as a lingerie and ready-to-wear designer, and more recently as a sustainable fashion activist,...
