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Ecopsychology & Community

Essential Oils: The Essence of Clean and Well-being

The early Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau somewhat inspire our philosophy at Koala Eco. Followers of this movement believed immersion in the sights, sounds and smells...

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Feeling blue? Going green (and blue) with nature therapy can improve your mental health

Feeling blue? Going green (and blue) with nature therapy can improve your mental health

The inextricable link between nature and mental health  We’ve all experienced the sense of calm that accompanies floating in a peaceful lake, the awe that...

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Desmond Sweeney: a soul learning lessons in nature

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...

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A sensory experience in every spray; learn about the ingredients in our natural surface cleaners

A sensory experience in every spray; learn about the ingredients in our natural surface cleaners

Representing the unity of age-old botanical wisdom and contemporary scientific research, our natural surface cleaners harness the benefits of some of nature’s most potent aromatic...

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The underrated cleaning multitasker that's already in your kitchen

The underrated cleaning multitasker that's already in your kitchen

When it comes to household cleaning products, the best formulas are those that go above and beyond their designated use. A veritable sink-side staple in...

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How nature helps Hillary Peterson nourish body, mind and spirit

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...

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How Elka Whalan finds a touch of heaven in nature

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,...

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Refresh & Reset; How to Deep Clean Every Room in Your Home

Refresh & Reset; How to Deep Clean Every Room in Your Home

While we all engage in maintenance tidying and cleaning year-round, a thorough deep clean pre-winter can do wonders. While deep cleaning your home can seem...

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How to reduce the amount of dry cleaning you do.

How to reduce the amount of dry cleaning you do.

Many items that say ‘dry clean only’ are in fact fine to wash at home, provided you follow a few simple rules. Follow our suggestions...

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Metaphors for living a fulfilling life with Nic Smith

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...

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