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Essential Oils: The Essence of Clean and Well-being
The early Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau somewhat inspire our philosophy at Koala Eco. Followers of this movement believed immersion in the sights, sounds and smells...
Ecopsychology Insights & Community Reflections
Capture the Spirit of Spring: Thoughtful Guide to Refreshing Your Home
Spring is here, and so it's the perfect time to banish the winter dust and grime from our homes in readiness for sunnier days and...
Spring Cleaning as a Reset Ritual
How nature, scent and simple habits help us reset “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” —...
The Design of our Scent Formulations
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...
A Practice of Paying Attention
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...
The Sunday Reset - Inspired by Lemon Myrtle [Backhousia citriodora]
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,...
The Difference Between Natural Fragrance and Essential Oils
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...
Koala Eco | Nine Years, Grown Together
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...
The Sunday Reset - Inspired by the Narrow-leaved Peppermint [Eucalyptus radiata]
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...
The connection between scent and wellbeing
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...