The best of "Everyday Enviro with Elise" 2022

The best of "Everyday Enviro with Elise" 2022

    By Elise Catterall  December 19th, 2022

    Demystifying everyday environmental issues one topic at a time.

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    If you're a subscriber to Planet Ark's positive environmental newsletter, you may be familiar with our "Everyday Enviro with Elise" column. Contributing writer Elise Catterall brings you expert practical advice for everyday sustainable living.

    This year's topics have covered a wide range of topics from light pollution, choosing the most environmentally friendly cat litter and why you really need to put down the petroleum jelly and use something natural.

    Big thanks to Elise for taking the time to extensively investigate big topics to make them more accessible and share so many interesting resources with readers.

    Put down the petroleum jelly

    Petroleum jelly has been popular for decades in Australia, but have you ever stopped to think about how the bathroom cupboard staple is made? Elise investigates its impacts and suggests some natural alternatives.

    Lightbulb moment

    Not all lightbulbs are created equal. So how do you determine the impact of the bulbs in your home and find the best alternatives? Find out as Elise explores the best (and worst) lightbulb options for your budget and the environment. 

    Be the change

    Elise reflects on four years of writing Everyday Enviro and why it's never too late or too little to start being friendlier to the planet, whether you are just getting started on your sustainability journey or ready to take the next step.

    The scoop on cat litter

    Go to any supermarket and you will find a bunch of options when it comes to cat litter, but which one is best for the environment? Elise investigates the most common types on the market and makes some recommendations.

    Why brighter isn't always better

    Elise reviews the environmental impact of light pollution, how this impacts our sleep patterns, the detrimental effect it has on wildlife and shares ideas on how you can reduce light pollution in your neighbourhood. 

    Thank you for following 'Everyday Enviro with Elise'. See you in January for more simple tips on how to put nature first in 2023!

    Planet Ark does not take responsibility for the accuracy of the original information and encourages readers to check the references before using this information for their own purposes.

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    Elise Catterall

    Elise is a writer, photographer, and naturopath with a passion for nature. She completed a Master of Public Health in 2017 through the University of Sydney. Her photographic work focuses on flowers and plants as a way of celebrating nature. She has been writing for Planet Ark since 2017, sharing positive environment stories, personal environmental experiences and perspectives.

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