I am a Knitting Nanna Against Gas [and fossil fuels].
Fairlight, NSW
I’m an octogenarian, growing up before the wasteful onslaught of shameful consumerism.
Shortly before the dreadful bushfires I traveled by train from Brisbane to Sydney. I was horrified by the state of dying and dead trees all along the way, so vulnerable. Those fires were never before so widespread.
I am a Knitting Nanna Against Gas [and fossil fuels]. I do EVERYTHING I can, particularly AVOID wasting anything, as I’ve come to realise that it is OUR wasteful lifestyle which drives climate chaos and bad problems for this planet.
We started Manly Food Coop to offer waste free shopping. It’s not convenience shopping, but, by shopping there I contribute no waste from my food etc shopping. I repair clothes (natural fibre) and anything else which can be repaired to avoid buying new stuff. We gave up our car and grow as much food here as possible.
Live simply so all may simply live!
ZERO WASTE LEGISLATION NOW
Sincerely
Keelah Lam
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