Good fish, good supply chains and mindfulness

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ISSUE 059 | 9 April 2024

Hi friends!

We've just had some work to our old timber ceiling completed, and whilst cleaning up, I've realised that nothing is clean unless it's “head torch clean”. Try it out if you're game - next time you're vacuuming, whack on a headlamp, and a whole new world of spiderwebs and previously invisible dust appears.

But discovering this "head torch clean" phenomenon was quite eye-opening. With every speck of dust and spiderwebs suddenly visible, it transformed my perception of cleanliness. It was less about achieving a spotless environment and more about recognising the hidden ecosystems within our homes.

This led me to ponder the concept of a passivhaus, where dust and insects are supposedly non-existent due to its airtight design. The idea of stepping outside to mingle with nature's critters rather than hosting them indoors seems quite appealing, but for now, I've come to accept the presence of dust and spiders as a part of my home's natural state.

The head torch isn't just for cleaning anymore; it's a reminder of the balance between our living spaces and the smaller, often unseen, inhabitants. Until a passivhaus becomes a reality, I'm content to coexist with the cobwebs.

Marnie x

I was super excited to chat to my good buddies (and clients) Hamish of Sanctum Homes and Matt of Carland Constructions and be their first guest on their new podcast called Mindful Builder.

The podcast chats to experts in all avenues of the building industry to share their knowledge and insights, and has a focus on sustainable building practices and mental health.

LISTEN

I recently came across GoodFish, an independent guide to the sustainability of seafood found at Australian fishmongers, supermarkets, fish and chip shops and restaurants.

If eat seafood, check out this tool so you can make good choices.

GET FISHY

UPPERCASE is a quarterly magazine for the creative and curious - inspired by craft, design, typography and illustration. I've just started writing a sustainability column with my debut all about how creatives can have a sustainable supply chain.

The magazine is produced in Canada, and while there is no distributor in Australia, you can access via their website. The code uppercase61 gives 10% off subscriptions and renewals.