Incarnation
Nestled between a cake shop and an art shop, is a new addition to Barker Street Castlemaine. It’s name is Incarnation, and it’s where to find Holly Simpson and Britt Rouse, two design entrepreneurs with… Read More »Incarnation
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Tribe
It’s a small world in the Castlemaine gift shop, Tribe. A small, unassuming shopfront tucked away in Barker Street reveals a vast array of products, all handmade with natural materials, and many of them tiny. Ange Rosemann opened the store 8 years ago, showcasing the work of local artists, such as Katherine Wheeler and Bridget… Read More »Tribe
Hand Picked
When Ali Troup first started in the florist industry 24 years ago, she didn’t stop to consider sustainability. These days she doesn’t do anything without first thinking of the consequences on the environment. Her choice… Read More »Hand Picked
The Maldon Bakery
In 2022 Rebecca Barnett bought the Old Bakery in Main Street Maldon. Until then, she’d been a frequent visitor to the town and loved its charm. Coming from generations of bakers, and having worked in… Read More »The Maldon Bakery
Mostyn Street Medical Clinic is on the Road to 100% Clean Energy
Doctor Louisa Hope from the Mostyn Street Medical Clinic is a member of Doctors for the Environment. Medical Centres in Castlemaine are expanding on their sustainability strategies in an effort to reduce their impact on the environment… Read More »Mostyn Street Medical Clinic is on the Road to 100% Clean Energy
Fumina Projects – The Hub & The Paddock
Fumina Projects is moving to 100% clean energy. Our company is building The Paddock, an all-electric eco village which is being built according to the requirements of the Living Building Challenge. When finished it will… Read More »Fumina Projects – The Hub & The Paddock
Like Butter
Photographer: Kate Meade LIKE BUTTER’S owners Jem Freeman and Laura Woodward established their business two years ago in Castlemaine’s Wesley Hill Industrial area. They installed a 27kW PV solar system on their roof with a… Read More »Like Butter
Wonderpants
Here are the ways my micro business Wonderpants is endeavouring to be as sustainable as possible, at this stage of our growth. We make Wonderpants in small batches and to order, hence there is no… Read More »Wonderpants