Marmalade Lion: Alicia Jackson makes sustainable baby products
A Park Orchards mother of two was shocked at how much waste is generated by manufacturers of baby and children’s products. Here’s what she’s doing about it.
East
Don't miss out on the headlines from East . Followed categories will be added to My News.
A Park Orchards mum was so shocked at the amount of waste generated by baby products that she decided to do something about it.
Having two children opened Alicia Jackson’s eyes to how unsustainable the baby products industry is — nappies, wipes, wrappers, straws and endless single-use packaging — and so Marmalade Lion was born.
Ms Jackson’s business manufactures textiles for babies and children, including mats and pram liners, with a focus on reducing the amount of waste, offering alternatives to plastic, and creating a more sustainable future for the industry.
And now Ms Jackson is raising money and awareness of the work of conservation group The Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
They’ve started a Lady Elliot Island range — featuring everything from activity mats, to smocks and blankets all celebrating everything for which the reef is famous — from which $1 of every sale will go to the foundation.
“As a mother and a business owner I believe we have a duty of care to respect our environment and ensure that we leave it in good shape for our children,” Ms Jackson said.
“We are so proud of this range and would like to think that introducing it to children from such an early age will create a lasting impact in their lives.”
MORE: BERWICK DESIGNER’S ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIENCE
THE FASHION LABEL TURNING OLD SHOES INTO FURNITURE
NOBLE PARK MAN SAYS IT’S EASY BEING GREEN
Marmalade Lion is also offering their wet bags to schools, kindergartens, childcare centres and parents at a special 25 per cent discount with free shipping.
The bags are a useful plastic free alternative, perfect for kids dirty or wet clothes, or fruit and vegie shopping and more.
How an Indian migrant broke into the AFL manufacturing game
An Indian migrant came to Australia with a dream – today he has sold more than half a million AFL footballs. Here’s how he did it.
Pictures: Victorian preppies start their first day of school
About 70,000 Victorian grade prep students have started their first year of school this week. Check back to see all the photos from primary schools across the state.