Koala Eco News, Stories & Inspiration

Autumn doesn’t demand much of us. It simply shifts. The light changes. The air cools. The pace feels different. It’s a good time to reconnect...

Autumn is a natural point of reset. Windows close earlier. Evenings lengthen. We spend more time inside, and the home becomes the centre of daily...

Autumn invites us inward. The light softens. The air cools. Nature begins its quiet retreat. Leaves fall, evenings lengthen, and the pace gently shifts. It...

A guide from Koala Eco Our pets spend a lot of time in their beds — curling up after a long walk, stretching out in...

Using Australian essential oils. When we design a scent, we begin with intention: what do we hope someone will feel in the moment they use...

EDITION 01 “To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.”— Mary Oliver There is a particular kind of fatigue that does not come...

A thoughtful guide to choosing the right formulas for your home, your routine, and your senses. At Koala Eco, we believe cleaning shouldn’t be a...

A guide to embracing the new week  Fresh. Evergreen. Healing.  The oil in the ‘queen of the lemon herbs’ has higher citral content than lemons,...

Imagine reading the following on the label of your favorite cleaning product: "A heady aroma of Triclosan and Triclocarban, with a subtle trace of Perchloroethylene...

Whether it’s the lemony scent of a traditional dishwashing liquid or the festive aroma of peppermint in a body lotion, the scents of nature often...

An Hour in Nature Autumn Hruby is a founder, visionary and creative force. In 2015 she founded her company Hesperios, which specializes in contemporary lighting,...

Koala Eco is an independent, family-owned business dedicated to creating plant-derived products for a clean home, body, and mind. We are frequently asked: How can...

We feature a recipe from Diana Yen — cook, writer and founder of Simple Fare — whose work explores mindful cooking and the quiet beauty...

Nine years ago, Koala Eco began with a simple belief: that connection to nature improves mental health. What has grown since is not just a...

A guide to embracing the new week  Crisp. Cool. Cleansing.  The leaves look like frosted green blades and, especially after rainfall, the scent of eucalyptus...

An ecopsychological perspective Scent links our inner worlds to the natural world around us. I have a masters in organisational psychology, and I’ve always been...

Our Hour in Nature Interview with Megan O’Neill Megan O’Neill is the CEO and designer of NAYLA (@_shopnayla), a sustainable-luxury shoe brand that uses upcycled fish...

Discover How Scent, Ritual and Nature Shape Our Everyday In a world that often leans toward speed and distraction, sensory wellness asks us to return...

Our extraordinary rainbow sense We carry around the most extraordinary piece of equipment. It needs very little maintenance, yet is able to transmit the most...

At the start of a new year, advice often arrives loudly — fix this, optimise that, begin again. But some of the most persuasive thinking...

A guide to embracing the new week   Intense. Resinous. Evocative.    Rosmarinus officinalis is the ‘do anything’ herb: good-looking as a garden shrub, and...

(And to Start Choosing Essential Oils)   Most resolutions begin with subtraction: less sugar, less stress, less clutter. But one of the most meaningful subtractions...

Here are our favourite Laundry tips that will help keep your delicate garments in great condition while reducing your environmental impact:  Use Cold Water Most...

Let a daily dose of nature strengthen you in 2026 How do you imagine your 2026 will be? What do you want it to be?...